Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour and Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights and The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. 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. 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. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. The Ten Principles of the UN Global CompactĬorporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principles-based approach to doing business.

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