Principles of the Global Compact

The Global Compact principles relating to human rights, labour standards and environmental practices, and the fight against corruption are part of a universal consensus.

Global Compact Sources

The Global Compact draws its inspiration from :

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The International Labour Organisation Convention
• The Rio Declaration of the First Earth Summit
• The United Nations Convention against Corruption

The Core Values of the Global Compact

Human Rights

• Principle No 1: Contribute to protecting and respecting Human Rights
• Principle No 2: Take care to avoid being a party to Human Rights violations.

Labour Standards

• Principle No 3: Uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
• Principle No 4: Participate in eliminating all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
• Principle No 5: Help in the effective abolition of child labour;
• Principe No 6: Fight against discrimination with regard to employment and professions.

• Principle No 7: Adopt actions founded upon a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
• Principle No 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;
• Principle No 9: Encourage the development and distribution of environmentally friendly technologies.

Fight against Corruption

• Principle No 10: Act against all forms of corruption, including extortion of funds and bribery.