WAE Joins UN Global Compact Network India

# WAE Joins UN Global Compact Network India ### Why in News? Indian water-technology company **WAE** joined the **United Nations Global Compact** **Network India**, committing to align its operations with international sustainability principles. ### What is the UN Global Compact? - The **UN** Global Compact is a voluntary initiative that asks businesses to align their practices with principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. - Participating companies report progress rather than receiving a regulatory certification from the **UN.** - **WAE** is linking its work mainly with water, infrastructure, responsible production, climate action and partnerships under the **Sustainable Development Goals**. ### Exam Connect - **UN** Global Compact → voluntary corporate sustainability initiative - **SDG** 6 → **Clean Water** and Sanitation