Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- Chinese automotive major BYD has become a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), formally joining the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative on 14 September 2026. The Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer has committed to upholding the compact's Ten Principles while embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) more deeply into its corporate strategy and daily operations, with the company framing the move as a contribution to global sustainable development through concrete action.

The UN Global Compact, founded in 2000, pioneered the concept of environmental, social and governance performance and now counts more than 25,000 participating enterprises across over 160 countries. It...