Global Compact principles and page references

Area

Principles Page

Human rights

1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and

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2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

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Labour

3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective
bargaining;

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4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;

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5. the effective abolition of child labour; and

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6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

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Environment

7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;

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8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and

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9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

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Anti-corruption

10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

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