The UN Global Compact
The Ten Principles
The Ten Principles
The Ten Principles of the Global Compact for human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption are based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and the UN Convention against Corruption.
Human Rights
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
1
Human Rights
Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
2
Labour
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
3
Labour
The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
4
Labour
The effective abolition of child labour.
5
Labour
The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
6
Environment
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
7
Environment
Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
8
Environment
Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
9
Anti-Corruption
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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