UN Global Compact - Ten Principles

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The Ten Principles of the UN Global
Compact
Corporate sustainability starts with a company's value system and a principles-based approach to
doing business. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental
responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Responsible
businesses enact the same values and principles wherever they have a presence, and know that
good practices in one area do not offset harm in another. By incorporating the Ten Principles of
the UN Global Compact into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of
integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but
also setting the stage for long-term success.
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the
, the
, the
, and the
.
Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
International Labour Organization's Declaration on Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
Human Rights
: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed
human rights; and
Principle 1
: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Principle 2
The power of principles
Sustainability begins with a principles-based approach to doing
business.
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Labour
: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of
the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 3
: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 4
: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 5
: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Principle 6
Environment
: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 7
: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 8
: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Principle 9
Anti-Corruption
: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and
bribery.
Principle 10
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