The Global Compact’s Ten Principles are based on Universal Declarations and Conventions. When it was launched, the initiative had nine principles: two in the area of human rights, based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; four in the area of labor, inspired by the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; and three in the environmental area, based on the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
Midway through 2004, it became clear that there was a need to reinforce the nine existing principles with a tenth anti-corruption principle, based on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Garrigues has been part of the Global Compact since 2002.
Human Rights
Principle 1
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, within their sphere of influence.
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Principle 2
Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
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Labor Standards
Principle 3
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
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Principle 4
Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.
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Principle 5
Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor.
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Principle 6
Businesses should support the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
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Environment
Principle 7
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
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Principle 8
Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
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Principle 9
Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
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Anti-corruption
Principle 10
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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