I want to sell to businesses that set standards

More and more companies are demanding high standards of their suppliers.

This could be your opportunity. If you are better or quicker than your competitors at meeting these standards, you could become a preferred supplier.

Suppliers can contribute to development
If you manage to position yourself as a preferred supplier, the next step may be to develop new solutions together with the customer.

Many suppliers have been successful in working together with companies like this.

Well-established sustainable companies like pharmaceutical producer Novo Nordisk are often willing to share their know-how with small suppliers. That way they can ensure that their purchases live up to their high standards.

The United Nations has set up the Global Compact to bring together a wide range of companies committed to taking more responsibility and reporting on their progress. View the best reports.