Table 1

Ten principles of UNGC (United Nations Global Compact, 2020a, 2020b)

PrincipleTopicDefinition
1Human rightsBusinesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
2Human rightsMake sure that they are not complicit in human right abuses
3LabourBusiness should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
4LabourThe elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour
5LabourThe effective abolition of child labour
6LabourThe elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
7EnvironmentBusiness should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
8EnvironmentUndertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility
9EnvironmentEncourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
10Anti-corruptionBusiness should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery

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