The Global Compact is a voluntary initiative, and signatories are free to end their participation at any time. However, as the initial commitment to the Global Compact requires a letter from an organization's top executive, the same is expected in order to leave the initiative. The letter should be addressed to the UN Secretary-General and specify the organization's reasons for ending the commitment.

Please note: the Global Compact Office reserves the right to make the participation and departure letters public.

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