The riba is a signatory of the united nations global compact ungc. See also sandrine tester and georg kell, the united nations and business new york. Sep 06, 20 the leaders summit and indeed the global compact in general is a decisionfinding forum. The ungc is a set of ten highlevel principles promoting best practice in areas covering human rights, labour rights, the environment and anticorruption. Report of the united nations high commissioner for refugees. We will develop the capabilities of students to be future generators of. The global compact asks companies to embrace universal principles and to. The human rights council endorsed the guiding principles in its resolution 174 of 16 june 2011. Foundation for the global compact guidestar profile. Companies that sign the global compact undertake to support 10 principles on human rights, labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption. The united nations global compact is a call to companies. As a member of the united nations global compact since 2007, cgg recognizes. Courtheath is a participant in the united nations global compact, the worlds largest corporate social responsibility initiative. We assist companies in adopting the 10 ungc principles in canada.
Unsdg united nations sustainable development group. The global compact seeks to provide a contextual framework to encourage innovation. Such a system will reward longterm, responsible investment. Importantly, it draws on widely accepted and understood management practices, but is organized and orientated around maximizing corporate sustainability performance. Corporate sustainability starts with a companys value system and a principles based approach to doing business. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development sustainabledevelopment. In a question and answer format, this guide provides a description of each of the four global compact labour principles, and also provides practical guidance on what companies can do to respect. Thus, we continue to be committed to unyielding integrity and high standards of business conduct in everything we do. The ungc is a set of ten highlevel principles promoting best practice in areas covering human rights, labour rights, the.
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. Guiding principles and the global compacts human rights. Ten principles differing from laws, which encompass a political process in its formulation and regulation, principles are more informal, and. The report highlights select activities of kpmg international in relation to the ungcs 10 principles, for the reporting period 1 october 2014 to 30 september 2015. Launched in 2000, the united nations global compact is a call to companies. The leaders summit and indeed the global compact in general is a decisionfinding forum. 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 report highlights select activities of kpmg international in relation to the ungcs 10 principles, for the reporting period 1 october 2018 to 30 september 2019.
Your guide to engagement in the united nations global compact 3. The labour principles of the united nations global compact. The global compact principles are general and broad. The united nations global compact is a strategic initiative that supports global companies whose ceos are committed to. Their breadth and simplicity are part of their appeal, rendering them accessible for all types of businesses, regardless of size, industry, location or. Ten principles differing from laws, which encompass a political process in its formulation and regulation, principles are more informal, and thus are conceptually accepted as a. The united nations global compact ungc is a strategic policy initiative for businesses committed to aligning their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anticorruption. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of.
In a question and answer format, this guide provides a description of each of the four global compact labour principles, and also provides practical guidance on what companies can do to. The united nations global compact is a strategic initiative that supports global companies whose ceos are committed to responsible business practices in the areas of human. Global compact academic network bentley university. United nations global compact definition investopedia. 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. Rights and the oecd guidelines for multinational enterprises. Special representative annexed the guiding principles to his final report to the human rights council ahrc1731, which also includes an introduction to the guiding principles and an overview of the process that led to their development.
This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anticorruption. Mainstream the ten principles in business activities around the world. International standard iso 26000 guidance on social responsibility. Corporate sustainability starts with a companys value system and a principlesbased approach to doing business. United nations global compact 10 principles human rights principle 1. The global compact emanates from fundamental principles of humanity and international solidarity, and seeks to operationalize the principles of burden and responsibilitysharing to better protect and assist refugees and support host countries and. Global compact academic network, is committed to the u. As the worlds largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, the united nations global compact is catalyst for transforming business through principledriven. The gcnc assists canadian businesses embrace, support, and. A global compact of shared values and principles, 31 january 1999, world economic forum, davos, switzerland, reprinted in vital speeches of the day 659 15 february 1999.
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