The rationale is that a commitment to corporate citizenship should begin within. The international labour organizations declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work. Global compact primer putting the principles into practice. During the second world war basf was merged with other industries to. The global compact principles are general and broad. Global compact primer putting the principles into practice as participants in the global compact, companies work towards integrating the nine principles in the areas of human rights, labour and the environment into their core business operations. Rights and the oecd guidelines for multinational enterprises.
The spread of markets outpaces the ability of societies and their political systems to. In many cases, the oecd guidelines provide more detail. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anticorruption. Make compact, doublesided pdf booklets nup pages impose to save paper pantera xs 3150 pdf and inks. By incorporating the global compact principles into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture. The global compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core. Human right principle 1 businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. But i believe we have underestimated its fragility. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of. Through the differentiation programme, the global compact office.
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. Anticorruption businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. Mainstream the ten principles in business activities. United nations global compact 10 principles human rights principle 1. Merge multiple interactive pdf forms into one pdf form add reduce file size tool in file. The global compact is a voluntary international corporate citizenship network initiated to support. Cgds commitment to its corporate sustainability programme.
In addition basf is developing a manual that explains how to use the tool and. Robert kiyosaki 2019 the speech that broke the internet keep them poor. Rather, the global compact relies on the enlightened selfinterest of companies, labour and civil society to initiate and share substantive action in pursuing the principles upon which the global compact is based. Looking forward ten years after, contains a collection of pieces inspired by issues that arise from the first ten years of the compact. The group and companies code of conduct and business ethics requires all employees to embed in. A practical guide to help prevent corruption in the supply chain. Cgd endorses the 10 principles of the global compact. Launched by the united nations in 2000, the global compact gc promotes private sector compliance with 10 basic principles covering human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti. Corporate sustainability starts with a companys value system and a principled approach to doing business. Importantly, it draws on widely accepted and understood management practices, but is organized and orientated around maximizing corporate sustainability performance. The universal declaration of human rights the international labour organizations declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work.
The united nations global compact is a nonbinding united nations pact to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation. The united nations strongly encourages all vendors to actively participate in the global compact. Principle 10 businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and. Will make information regarding company sustainability more accessible than ever will actively engage nonbusiness participants to ensure the integrity of the global compact will continue to facilitate dialogue where there is. The global compact s ten principles cover the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anticorruption.
Climate matters are energy matters 10 guiding principles 12 objectives 2017 12 corporate governance value chain. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective. Business increasingly taking action on human rights 200920 10% increase in specific corporate. See douglas cassel, human rights and business responsibilities in the global marketplace. Corporate sustainability starts with a companys value system and a principles based approach to doing business. The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. The global compact environment principles training package is providing a practical kit for trainers, managers and employees to improve their understanding of how to implement the.
Thus, we continue to be committed to unyielding integrity and high standards of business conduct in everything we do. Some look back, but most look forward and ask questions about the ideas that lie behind the ten principles of the compact. The example highlights how emerging technologies can raise new. Their breadth and simplicity are part of their appeal, rendering them accessible for all types of businesses, regardless of size, industry, location or level of experience with corporate citizenship. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. Corporate sustainability starts with a companys value system and a principlesbased approach to doing business.
Joining the global compact is a widely visible commitment to the initiatives ten universal principles. Guided by these global initiatives, the bank also endorses a number of initiatives, voluntary guidelines and international conventions with regards to human rights and labour rights, environmental protection and corruption, as set out below. It evaluates the debate around the effectiveness and legitimacy of the ungc alongside the arguments of its supporters and critics and thereby introduces the thematic symposium contributions. The global compacts ten principles cover the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anticorruption. Finally, the connectivity between the united nations global compact and. The united nations global compact is a strategic initiative that supports global companies whose ceos are committed to.
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