Becoming a member

Becoming a member of GeSI means joining a growing number of major information, communication, and technology (ICT) companies and organisations from around the world seeking social and environmental sustainability through technology. Join us in addressing some of the most urgent 21st century challenges and delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 

GeSI Membership Provides:

The Value of Membership

  • Unique opportunity to work with peers and other global stakeholders to build a more sustainable world.
  • Experience and knowledge of vital sustainability issues and the role of the global ICT community.
  • Support to meet the evolving expectations of customers, citizens, investors, employees, and stakeholders for responsible behaviour.
  • Improved sustainability performance via GeSI’s world-renowned thought leadership, sustainability management tools, knowledge forums, and peer-to-peer exchange.
  • Access to exclusive content, tools, webinars, and briefings.
  • Participation in high-level events with key stakeholders, policymakers, industry customers, and tech partners.
  • Engagement of key opinion leaders to advocate on members’ behalf.
  • High-profile branding, networking, & positioning opportunities.

Download Brochure: The Value of Membership

GeSI Membership Requirements:

Membership of GeSI is open to any company or organisation, which as a principal part of its business, provides a service for the point to point transmission of voice, data or moving images over a fixed, Internet, mobile or personal communication network, or is a supplier of equipment which is an integral component of the communication network infrastructure.

Reflecting the evolution and cross-cutting nature of our work, we also offer associate and collaborative membership opportunities to organisations and industry players from other sectors. Recognizing that cooperation will be key to achieving the SDGs, we also strive to continually expand our network of partnerships with government organizations, civil society, and academia.

The GeSI Board approves all applications for membership. 

Download the GeSI Constitution (english version)

Download the GeSI Constitution (French-original version)

To learn more, please contact us at info@gesi.org.

Membership Levels

  • INDUSTRY MEMBERS
  • NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
  • OTHER
Member

Micro Enterprises

1.000 USD

  • Limited Access to GeSI research and tools
  • Can participate in working groups
  • discounted access to GeSI events

Based on European Commission definition:
Micro = < 10 staff, ≤ €2M turnover (or ≤ €2M balance sheet)

Member

Medium Size Enterprises

15.000 USD

  • Partial access to GeSI research and Tools
  • Can Participate in Working Groups
  • Discounted access to GeSI events
  • Eligible to Chair Working Groups
  • Belongs to member SME Council

Member

Partners

15.000 USD

  • Limited access to member-only tools/resources
  • Can participate in Working Groups
  • Discounted access to GeSI events
  • Eligible to Chair Working Groups
  • GeSI support for obtaining platforms in major events (COP, UNGA, etc)
  • Attend General Assembly with voting rights.
  • Not eligible for Board seat

Full Member

Large Enterprises

30.000 USD

  • Access to all member-only tools/resources
  • Can participate in Working Groups
  • GeSI support for obtaining platforms in major events (COP, UNGA, etc)
  • Discounted access to GeSI events
  • Eligible to Chair Working Groups
  • Voting Rights at General Assembly
  • Eligible for Board seat

Member

Small Size Enterprises

7.500 USD

  • Limited Access to  GeSI research and Tools
  • Can participate in Working Groups
  • Discounted access to GeSI events
  • Belongs to the Member SME Council

Under 50 members

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

15.000 USD

  • Limited access to member-only tools/resources
  • Limited access to tools/resources made available to any interested party
  • Voting rights

*Access limits and conditions to be decided by the Board

Over 50 members

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

30.000 USD

  • Limited access to member-only tools/resources
  • Limited access to tools/resources made available to any interested party
  • Voting rights

*Access limits and conditions to be decided by the Board

Member

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

No Fee

  • Limited access to member-only tools/resources
  • Limited access to tools/resources made available to any interested party
  • Eligible for one Board seat

*Access limits and conditions to be decided by the Board

Universities, colleges

Academic members

No fee

  • Limited access to member-only tools/resources
  • Limited access to tools/resources made available to any interested party

*Access limits and conditions to be decided by the Board

Apply for membership
Based on European Commission definition:
Small = < 50 staff, ≤ €10M turnover (or ≤ €10M balance sheet)
Medium = < 250 staff, ≤ €50M turnover (or ≤ €43M balance sheet)