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Corruption is a considerable obstacle to economic and social development around the world. It has negative impacts on sustainable development and particularly affects poor communities. For companies, ...
Promoting respect for labour rights is core to the work of the United Nations Global Compact. Respect for workers’ rights and compliance with labour standards are the foundation of decent work.
The UN Global Compact has shared a special appeal for a corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic: for all companies to take collective action to stem the outbreak through implementing our Ten ...
How is the accuracy and completeness of information in your COP assessed by a credible third-party? The COP describes any action(s) that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to have the ...
Strategies to ensure that community investment projects and programmes (including economic, social and environmental) positively impact women and girls Strategies to ensure that community investment ...
Information is assured by independent assurors (e.g., accounting or consulting firm) against recognized assurance standard (e.g., ISAE3000, AA1000AS, other national or industry-specific standard) The ...
Designing community stakeholder engagements that are free of gender discrimination/stereotyping and sensitive to gender issues Gender impact assessments or ...
The COE contains a description of the practical actions that the organization has taken to support the Global Compact and to engage with the initiative.
What is needed to support business continuity and protect workers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Beyond a health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is now a human crisis with huge socio-economic ...
Last week, leaders from around the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme for 2025 was “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” addressing the intersection ...
How is the accuracy and completeness of information in your COP assessed by a credible third-party? The COP describes any action(s) that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to have the ...
The COE contains a description of the practical actions that the organization has taken to promote the Global Compact and its principles through at least one of the following activities. Incorporate ...