August 2025 — Ukrainian IT company Sombra has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. By joining this international network, the company has committed to aligning its operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Founded over 12 years ago, Sombra has grown from a local team of engineers into a trusted global engineering and AI consulting partner. Currently, the company assists businesses in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and throughout Europe, helping them address complex technological challenges and transform ideas into successful outcomes.
Sombra specializes in software development, IT consulting, AI implementation, and legacy system modernization across industries, including financial services, healthcare, logistics, energy, e-commerce, and education.
Sombra’s Commitment to the UN Global Compact
As a responsible business, Sombra has long supported the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing its efforts where it can create the most meaningful impact. The company actively contributes to eight SDGs:
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Through a range of social and environmental initiatives, Sombra promotes positive change by supporting local communities, investing in education, nurturing tech communities, and running its charitable initiative “Sombra for Ukraine”. The company also advances internal programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“Creating value is our core principle. Since day one, we’ve built Sombra on the foundation of openness, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place. Joining the UN Global Compact is more than a symbolic step — it’s a reflection of our readiness to act. We strive to ensure our technologies, knowledge, and values benefit people, empower communities, and contribute to global sustainable development in partnership with others around the world,” said Victor Chekh, Founder and CEO of Sombra.
Learn more about Sombra’s sustainability efforts and impact.
About the UN Global Compact in Ukraine
The UN Global Compact in Ukraine is the local chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. It encourages businesses to align their strategies and operations with the UN’s Ten Principles, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through responsible, transparent, and ethical practices.
