Question

Which is more valuable: SBTi or UN Global Compact membership?

Both contribute to the Endorsements indicator and both can support other indicators depending on documentation. SBTi is generally the stronger signal, specifically for the Environment theme: a validated science-based target counts as high-quality evidence of a quantitative GHG commitment and can strengthen the Measures indicator in addition to Endorsements.

UNGC membership with a substantive COP contributes across multiple themes, including Labour & Human Rights and Ethics. For a company with a high Environment weighting and an active GHG programme, SBTi carries more scoring weight; for broader multi-theme benefits, UNGC is the more versatile investment. The two are not mutually exclusive and are frequently held simultaneously by companies at Gold and Platinum levels.