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Auteure: Amina Joubli, collaboratrice scientifique, Secrétariat d’Etat à l’économie, 14 avril 2022 Le Pacte relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels En ratifiant le Pacte relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels (Pacte I), la Suisse s’est engagée à assurer progressivement les droits garantis par ce Pacte. Le Pacte fait partie des accords internationaux majeurs en matière de protection des droits de l’homme. Recommandations relatives aux droits économiques En 2019, le Comité onusien en charge du Pacte I a émis des recommandations pour la Suisse concernant un certain nombre de droits économiques comme par exemple la fiscalité et la politique commerciale, le changement climatique, le respect des droits de l’homme par les entreprises, la discrimination et le harcèlement sur le lieu de travail, l’établissement d’un salaire minimum et l’intégration dans le marché du travail des travailleurs âgés et des personnes handicapées. Progrès réalisés Lors du prochain rapport à l’ONU, la Suisse pourra faire état de certaines avancées. Concernant l’évasion fiscale, la Suisse lutte contre la fraude et l'évasion fiscale dans le cadre d’accords internationaux. Par rapport à la thématique des entreprises et des droits de l’homme, une obligation de rapport sur les questions non financières et des obligations de diligence et de rapport dans les domaines des minerais de conflit et du travail des enfants est entrée en vigueur en 2022. Concernant la politique climatique, suite au refus de la révision de la loi sur le CO2 en juin 2021, le Conseil fédéral a ouvert la consultation concernant la loi révisée sur le CO2. Cette révision vise à atteindre l’objectif climatique fixé pour 2030. Les caisses de pension, les entreprises d’assurances suisses, les banques et les sociétés de gestion d'actifs peuvent notamment faire analyser la compatibilité climatique de leurs portefeuilles d’actions et d’obligations. Pour l’égalité salariale, des dispositions législatives sont entrées en vigueur en 2020 introduisant l’obligation d’une analyse de l’égalité salariale pour les employeurs à partir de 100 salariés. La Charte pour l'égalité salariale dans la fonction publique a en outre été ouverte aux entreprises semi-publiques. Par rapport au salaire minimum, certains cantons l’ont instauré ou planifié (NE, JU, GE, BS, TI). Quant au harcèlement et à la discrimination sur le lieu de travail, un Message de ratification de la convention n° 190 de l’Organisation internationale du travail sera transmise au Parlement en 2022. Afin de lutter contre le harcèlement sexuel, la Confédération a aussi publié des brochures d’information. Pour favoriser l’intégration des seniors dans le marché du travail, le Conseil fédéral a décidé de mesures en 2019 pour augmenter leur compétitivité sur le marché du travail. Le rôle des entreprises La mise en œuvre du Pacte I ONU doit être effectuée par l’Etat. Aujourd’hui, il est toutefois admis que les entreprises jouent un rôle important dans la réalisation des droits de l’homme p.ex. en ce qui concerne la santé, la sécurité sociale, le droit au travail et le droit à des conditions de travail justes et favorables, ainsi que le droit de former des syndicats et de s’y affilier. De par leurs politiques de gestion du personnel, leurs stratégies de durabilité et leur diligence en matière de droits de l’homme, les entreprises contribuent à l’effort de la Suisse pour la mise en œuvre du Pacte I. Le respect des droits économiques doit être garanti par l’Etat, mais la mise en œuvre se fait à tous les niveaux de la société. Afin d’informer et sensibiliser les entreprises et le grand public, le Secrétariat d’Etat à l’économie organise des workshops sur les thèmes de l’égalité salariale, la garde des enfants et la lutte contre la pauvreté le 5 mai 2022. Pour plus d’informations : Suivi des recommandations du Pacte I de l'ONU (admin.ch)

World Ocean Day reminds us that the world’s oceans, the earth’s climate, and the people’s futures will always be united as one. As part of its participation in 2022 World Ocean Day, Sallaum Lines has signed the 30x30 petition which calls on world leaders to safeguard at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. This global movement is a step forward towards achieving a healthy climate and a blue planet for all. The shipping line’s environmental strategies along with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Goals act as the blueprint for achieving a better future. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Sallaum Lines recently became a member of the United Nations Global Compact, which calls businesses to connect strategies with universal principles and take action to advance their goals. Sallaum Lines decided to join this corporate sustainability initiative in contribution to improving the environmental, labor, human rights, and corruption situations. We hope that taking this promising step allows the shipping line to reach out to a larger audience, promote its sustainability values, and lay down the foundations for long-term success.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, and every day, Firmenich put Nature & Climate first. Firmenich is the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, a business-to-business enterprise specialized in the research, creation, and manufacture of perfumes, flavors and ingredients. As creators of emotions through the senses of taste and smell, touching over four billion people every day, we strive to provide essential solutions that rise to the challenges of a post-pandemic world, for our customers and all our stakeholders: our people, the planet, and society. We are acutely aware that global action is needed to address climate urgency and preserve the planet’s threatened #biodiversity . Our ESG strategy 2030 focuses on three streams in which we can make the biggest difference: Acting on Climate Change, Embracing Nature, and Caring about People. Every day, guided by science-based targets, we are acting to minimize our impact on climate and aim to lead our industry towards #NetZero before 2040. Conducting our business in a way that preserves the environment is paramount for Firmenich. We uphold responsible environmental management practices at our facilities worldwide and strive to reach and maintain the highest standards of care. Since 2020, all Firmenich operations worldwide have been using 100% renewable electricity. Our commitment extends beyond our direct operations to our value chain, through our Responsible Sourcing Policy and Green Procurement Policy. One of the additional ways in which we contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and consumption of water is by contributing to diet transformation and more meat-free alternatives, without compromising taste. We continuously innovate to help create a more sustainable food system for all. This is but one example of the ways we seek to have a positive impact for the environment. And we value third-party assessment of our performance. In 2021, Firmenich has been awarded a fourth consecutive Triple “A” by CDP -- one of only two companies across all business sectors to achieve this -- for the Group’s leadership in transparency and action on climate change, water security and forestry protection More in Firmenich's #ESG report: https://www.firmenich.com/sustainability/esg-report Learn more about our #PlantProteins here: https://www.firmenich.com/taste-and-beyond/nutrition-and-wellbeing/meat-dairy-analogs #WeAreFirmenich #ForGoodNaturally #ESG

SkyCell , a Swiss SME and part of the pharmaceutical value chain, reflects upon the importance of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the context of business sustainability Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the beating heart of the world’s economy: making up 90% of all businesses and accounting for around 70% of total employment and 50% of GDP globally. As such, these businesses have an essential role to play in realising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At SkyCell, we are a Swiss SME and part of the pharmaceutical value chain, enabling the transport of temperature-sensitive medication around the world. With global operations, partners and clients, establishing consistent principles to underpin our work is key. The Ten Principles of the Global Compact, including human rights protection, anti-corruption policies and environmental protection were already built into our values system. The Network promotes responsible business practices - something which has been a cornerstone of the SkyCell story from day one - and we are fundamentally aligned with its goals. We’re incredibly proud to be a member and supporting its work to enable truly sustainable growth. Joining the network made perfect sense for SkyCell. First and foremost, it allows us to engage with our peers and learn from others: as an SME, the network provides a crucial learning platform, giving us access to expertise which would otherwise be out of reach for SMEs. At SkyCell, we are deeply committed to creating a more sustainable future. As part of the Paris Climate Accords, we have agreed to climate change mitigation targets in line with the 1.5°C scenarios. Our business practices are based on circular economy principles: we manage the full life cycles of our pharmaceutical containers ensuring minimum waste and maximum reusability. We’ve eliminated redundant logistics procedures and through our precision engineered products have reduced CO2 emissions by up to 50%, compared to other solutions. To live up to the commitments we have made by joining the UN Global Compact, we have launched several initiatives, including a whistleblower policy which allows for the anonymous reporting of any misconduct. In addition, we have rolled out a supplier Code of Conduct, to ensure our suppliers comply with the values we hold. Sustainability isn’t just good for morals, it’s good for business. Actions taken by SMEs in this regard are critical: our collective action can have a major impact and we actively support our peers in engaging with the UN Global Compact, to ensure The Ten Principles become increasingly commonplace across the business community. By embedding sustainable practices into every facet of SkyCell, we’ve created efficiencies that significantly reduce costs for partners, as well as allowing us to reach new customers and create a competitive advantage. This is well aligned with the Global Compact Network’s aims to not only create a fairer, more sustainable world, but also to build stronger, more capable businesses. As we celebrate MSME Day today, we will continue to support the efforts of the Global Compact Network, in its mission to support small companies to make a big difference in creating social and environmental justice globally.

More than 120,000 participants from over 7,000 companies are scaling their corporate sustainability knowledge through learning experiences from the Academy, the UN Global Compact’s premier digital learning platform. Are you driving ambitious corporate action for the Sustainable Development Goals and looking for the latest tools and resources? Are you new to the topic of corporate sustainability and not quite sure where to begin? No matter where you are on your sustainability journey, the UN Global Compact Academy provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to move your company further in implementing the SDGs and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Who is it for? Aligned with the UN Global Compact 2023 Strategy, the Academy is offered to all employees of the 15,000 companies participating in the UN Global Compact, including MNCs and SMEs. Participants of the Academy span across levels of seniority and corporate functions depending on the topic and type of sessions. What’s available? Choose from a wide range of innovative learning experiences on the topics of climate change, human rights, labor, SDG integration and more. Available in on-demand or live formats, the Academy offers new insights and best practices from world-class leaders, changemakers and practitioners on today’s most pressing sustainability issues. Learn at your own pace with e-learning courses, guided learning paths and more that will help you learn key sustainability concepts, anytime, anywhere. Learning experiences What learners are saying Over 90% of users would recommend the UN Global Compact Academy to their colleagues. Here is what learners have been saying: “We have gained actionable knowledge in a way that we can implement in our daily operations.” “Excellent content that offers both learning and practical tools!” “The Academy courses help me to understand my role in driving effective change as part of our organizational transformation.” “Valuable information and the teaching format was easy to follow. I was able to improve my understanding and skills, and have recommended the UN Global Compact Academy to colleagues.” Ready to explore the Academy? Join us today to advance your sustainability journey! If you’re already a participant of the UN Global Compact, you can request your complimentary account at unglobalcompact.org/academy. Not yet a participant of the UN Global Compact? We invite you to sample one of our popular e-learning courses like Setting science-based targets or Future-proofing your small and medium-sized enterprise for free. Learn more about how to join the UN Global Compact here. Do you have questions about the UN Global Compact Academy? Contact the Academy team at academy@unglobalcompact.org.

On the 23rd of September, all around the world the SDG Flag will be raised to show our support for the Sustainable Development Goals. With the flag campaign, organisations, municipalities, companies, civil society organizations and schools show that they are part of this global movement for a better world. Will you join us? With great pleasure, we invite you to participate in the third edition of the SDG Flag Campaign taking place on the 23rd of September 2022. On the 23rd, it will be seven years since the world embraced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 goals that guide us towards a more inclusive, just and sustainable society by 2030. The SDGs are vital for a recovery that leads to greener, more inclusive economies and stronger, more resilient societies. What began with a few hundred flags in The Netherlands has grown to 1000+ flags being raised in 2021 by businesses, NGOs, municipalities, universities, libraries and other civil society organizations internationally. By participating in the SDG Flag campaign, you simultaneously raise awareness as well as externally express your commitment towards the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda. This year, we would like to invite the companies in our Swiss Global Compact Local Network to take part and to raise a virtual flag for the SDGs. This can be used as an opportunity to communicate any new sustainability plans, ambitions and targets or any other action that is appropriate to your company. It can further simply be used as an opportunity to recommit yourself and your company to achieving the SDGs. Last year, there were over 1000+ SDG flags raised internationally. Heineken took the campaign opportunity to raise 60+ flags at their premises internationally and had this to say, “Many of our breweries around the world raised the SDG flag simultaneously and actively engaged their employees and other stakeholders, to celebrate what has been achieved so far but, more importantly, to remind us all that we still have so much more to do in jointly tackling the huge challenges we face as a society.” If you would like to participate in this year's SDG Flag Day, you can access the Social Media Cards here. This year, with the aim to encourage individual action, the campaign has teamed up with AWorld, the official app in support of the UN ACTNOW initiative. AWorld is a mobile application that guides and incentivizes people to live sustainably by measuring their impact and footprint. Users can improve their habits to become an active part in the global challenge towards a healthier and sustainable world. To take part in the challenge, you can download the AWorld application from your mobile app store, and join the SDG Flag Movement Team by clicking this link, or scanning the QR code to the right. You will then be able to join the SDG Flag Challenge within the team where you can log all the sustainable actions you take, as well as logging your participation in the SDG Flag Day. The challenge will run from 1 to 27 September and it is open for any and everyone to join. We therefore encourage you to get your colleagues, local organizations and friends involved. At the end of the challenge we will highlight those individuals who are leading the way. We strive for a strong online presence; therefore we ask that you use the hashtag #togetherfortheSDGs when posting your virtual SDG flag. More information on the campaign, the AWorld challenge and examples of social media communication can be found on the SDG Netherlands website. We look forward to seeing you raise your (virtual) flag on the 23rd of September!

Evita Fakun, Group Sustainability & CSR Executive at The Lux Collective Ltd , on the importance of key partnerships to recover better and unite business for tomorrow Sustainability as a bedrock Using integrated thinking principles, approaching SDG action differently, are ways to build much needed resilience during a pandemic and prepare for a green recovery. In 2020, Paul Jones, the CEO of The Lux Collective with the NY Times bestselling author Ron Kaufman, embarked the group on a transformational journey called Built to Care. Resulting in a selection of projects to demonstrate Care with minimal funding, a Care Index was created to catalyse the creative execution of each initiative, for Guests, for Team Members, for the environment or the communities near our resorts. The rise in collective awakening with Covid-19, for more responsible consumption is evident. Sustaining 1 in 10 jobs worldwide, informal economies, fostering inclusiveness as it thrives, it is this very widespread network of international travel and tourism that will fuel a green recovery. This is even more essential in the Small Islands Developing States such as the Maldives and Mauritius, where The Lux Collective manages 8 luxury properties, sustaining over 3000 direct livelihoods. Our duty towards the country is to share our drive and knowledge to reinforce the countries’ recovery strategies. The two major UN statements #UnitingBusiness and #RecoverBetter to build back through public-private partnerships, were fully supported by the CEO. The message shared with all stakeholders was to reassure that no one is alone, no one is to be left behind as we work towards recovery. The group accelerated its mission to support the local economy with large scale renovation works, December 2019, at LUX* Le Morne ( Earthcheck profile ), one of its 5 Star properties. This meant an investment capped at MUR 135M (over 3M USD), was re-injected into the local economy during tough times and using principles of circularity for a low-footprint renovation . LUX* Grand Baie, the flagship The star of the group, LUX* Grand Baie (opening 2021) is working with local suppliers to adopt sustainable practices too. Together with suppliers, in line with UN SDG 17, local culture, local organic produce and eco-friendly amenities and ethical shopping will all be a part of the marketing of the property. The CSR partnerships of this resort will surpass that of its peers in number but also in quality and value creation. Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable one requires mastering design concepts, being alert to the opportunities around through stakeholder inclusiveness and selecting the Partnerships that truly create value on all three of the ESG pillars. For The Lux Collective, sustainability is not separate from luxury experiences. It is nourishing and helps them integrate seamlessly Gender Equality by supporting women-led social enterprises, or UN SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production though circular design and ethical sourcing. Delivering on all 17 SDGs is possible, even during a pandemic. The group is driven by the CEO’s commitment to the 1.5°C Business Ambition Campaign since pre-covid 2019 (unveiled at COP 25 by United Nations Global Compact, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the We Mean Business coalition. It is during times of instability that businesses should keep re-aligning with their longer-term sustainability strategy. Discover how in their latest Integrated Annual Report . The Lux Collective is a luxury hotel management company. Its head office is located in Singapore. The group operates in Mauritius, Maldives, Reunion Island, China and France, with a clear international growth strategy. The company has been a Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since its creation in 2018. The group manages the resorts of its sister company LUX Island Resorts, 1st hotel group listed on the Sustainability Index in Mauritius. Our higher Purpose since 2018, We Care About What Matters, is rooted in sustainability principles.