UN Global Compact Network Netherlands published numbers showing that the user time of their phones is significantly higher than the market average, with the Fairphone 4 achieving a longevity score of 6.5 years and the Fairphone 5 reaching 6.2 years in 2025.

Companies face unique challenges to operate responsibly and have different opportunities to make a positive impact. The Country Networks of the UN Global Compact advance corporate sustainability at the grassroots level by making global goals, local business. UN Global Compact Network Netherlands aims to mobilize a local movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders with the purpose of improving the lives of future generations. Guided by the Ten Universal Principles and the 17 SDGs we support companies and stakeholders in understanding what responsible business means within a global and local context and provide guidance to translate sustainability commitments into action. UN Global Compact Network Netherlands stimulates and facilitates the creation of local connections and catalyses companies and stakeholders to achieve Agenda 2030.