The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system. By incorporating the Ten Principles 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.
1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. the effective abolition of child labour; and
6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Responsible Business Conduct requires the awareness of the economic, ecological and social dimensions of the company’s whole value chain. All UN Global Compact participants are expected to take a principals-based approach to business by embedding the Ten Principles into their strategies, operations and culture of their whole organisation.
We connect Responsible Business Conduct to core UN values, accepted by countries across the world. The Agenda 2030 with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offers a unique business opportunity to create value through sustainable products and services that serve all stakeholders and the society in which companies operate.
Local Activities of the Global Compact Network
Switzerland & Liechtenstein
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Responsible Impact Board Program
The search for solutions to global megatrends and challenges – be they cyber-attacks, climate change or poverty – is increasingly influencing the work of board of directors.
Chapter Zero Switzerland, engageability and the Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein in collaboration with ESG Competent Boards and the Swiss Board School are organizing a board program. It is designed by and for board members to embrace a future-fit mindset, address key sustainability issues and think ahead.
Tech for Sustainability - Drive Sustainability Impact enabled by Technology
We believe organizations have a business and social responsibility to drive sustainability impact by technology.
To move the needle, organizations need new solutions to transform themselves as well as support the transformation of their customers and partners. New frame conditions are needed that encourage and accelerate the pace of change.
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Tour de Suisse on Responsible Business
The Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein is going on Tour to raise awareness and promote responsible and sustainable business practices. This Tour de Suisse on Responsible Business will feature many events in different Swiss cities.
Each event will focus on one aspect of responsible business and showcase best practices from Swiss companies, promote dialogue among various stakeholders (civil society, academia, business, local government, etc.) and highlight what the Swiss Confederation expects from companies in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Human Rights Due Diligence.
Sustainable Tourism : Making Tourism a Driving Force Within the UN Global Compact
We aim to make tourism a driving force for sustainable and responsible business.
Therefore, we, together with four other Local Networks, have launched an initiative on sustainable tourism. As a first activity, they will organize a three-part Webinar Series for industry professionals to learn, network, and exchange about reaching a net-zero hospitality sector.
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Introduction: Corporate Social Responsibility, UN Global Compact and Business Sustainability
The Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein organizes approximately four times a year an introductionary training. This introduction will give an overview on the UN Global Compact (UNGC), its principles, methods and instruments. It is targeted towards new members, potentially interested members and for new staff of the Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein member companies and organisations.
Upcoming Events
5 July 2022
Event
The Ten Principles
URC Side Conference: Business contributing to find solutions for energy, climate and food challenges in Ukraine
25 August 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
Introduction to the UN Global Compact and CSR/RBC (French/English)
1 September 2022
Event
The Ten Principles
Responsible Impact Board Program - Embracing the Mindset
5 September 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
7th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level
6 September 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
Introductory Webinar: How to develop a sustainability strategy
6 October 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
Responsible Impact Board Program - Addressing Key Issues (1/3)
13 October 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
Introduction to the UN Global Compact and CSR/RBC (English)
27 October 2022
Event
The Ten Principles
Responsible Impact Board Program - Addressing Key Issues (2/3)
17 November 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
Responsible Impact Board Program - Addressing Key Issues (3/3)
5 December 2022
Online Event
The Ten Principles
8th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level
