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The UN Global Compact Corporate Citizenship in The 21 st Century. THE CASE FOR CC A Simple Truth. “Corporate citizenship is not just about how money is spent, it’s also about how money is made.” . THE CASE FOR CC What exactly is CC? Back to basics. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The UN Global Compact
Corporate Citizenship in
The 21st
Century
THE CASE FOR CCA Simple Truth
“Corporate citizenship is not just about how money is spent, it’s also
about how money is made.”
THE CASE FOR CCWhat exactly is CC? Back to basics
• a long-term strategy to manage risks and discover opportunities
• an alignment of business strategy and operations with universal values.
• a potentially fundamental transformation of corporate strategies, operations, corporate culture, relationships
• proactive strategic planning, not defensive communication
• far more core business than philanthropy
THE CASE FOR CCWhat Does it Do for my Business?
• Boost morale and productivity.• Renew and rebuild trust. • Improved risk profile. • Strengthen corporate reputation.• Improve efficiency. Reduce costs.• Discover innovation in product development.
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTThe UN & Business – Odd Couple?
Profit
&
Growth
Business United Nations
Peace
&
Poverty
Reduction
Deepening Interdependencies
Building Markets
Good Governance
Environment
Security
Global Health
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTOverview
Launched on 26 July 2000 in New York with roughly 40 businesses
UN Convention Against Corruption
Rooted in universally accepted conventions:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
ILO Declaration
Rio Declaration
Multi-stakeholder platform for collective action
“A more sustainable and inclusive global economy.”
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTThe 10 Principles
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
Labour Standards
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the
right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed
human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTVision and Mission
Catalyze action in support of broad UN goals, including
the Millennium Development Goals
Make the ten principles part of business strategy,
operations and culture everywhere.
Internalization
Contribution to Development
“A more sustainable and inclusive global economy.”
VISION
TWO COMPLEMENTARY OBJECTIVES
The UN GLOBAL COMPACTWhat It Is (Not)
What It Is...
Values-based Framework to Integrate
Universal Principles into Organizational
Change
Multi-stakeholder Network
Acting as a Platform for Learning
and Collaboration
Initiative Based on Internationally
Accepted Principles
What It Is NOT...
Regulatory Instrument
Substitute for Codes/Standards
Public Relations Initiative
Leadership Commitment (CEO)
Commitment to transparency, accountability & public disclosure.
Openness to dialogue and learning around critical issues
Willingness to engage in continuous performance improvement
Letter from Chief Executive to UN Secretary-General
Setting strategic and operational goals, measuring results
Participate in events at local (and global), engage in stakeholder
dialogue
Annual Communication on Progress (COP)
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTWhat is expected?
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTThe Global Compact Today
Equal participation from SME’s and large companies
6,200+ active business participants in 135 countries
95+ active local networks around the world
2800+ non-business participants from civil society, labour, academia
Equal participation in developed and developing world
170 of the Financial Times Global 500 companies (by market cap)
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTAround the World
• Clusters of participants who have come together to advance the UNGC and its principles a local level
• Activities:– Identify local priorities– Awareness-raising and recruitment– Organize learning and dialogue events– Produce learning materials in local languages– Mobilize collective action– Facilitate partnership projects in support of
MDGs– Safeguarding overall UNGC integrity
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTLocal Networks
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTParticipants over the years – including the delisted
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
AfricaAmericasAsiaAustralasiaEuropeMENA
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTNetworks over the years
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTWho are the Participants?
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTIntegrity Measures
Communication on Progress (COP) Policy
Participants are required to submit a COP annually. Continuous failure to submit a report leads to
delisting. COPs foster: Social Vetting/Peer Review/Public Disclosure (Market Incentives to
Reward Good Performance)The Global Compact Logo Policy
The use of the Global Compact’s name and logos are limited to certain authorized users only.
The Global Compact reserves the right to take action in the event of a breach of this policy (e.g.,
revoking participant status).
Dialogue Facilitation
The Global Compact has transparent means to handle credible complaints of
systematic or egregious abuse of the initiative’s overall aims and principles.
What does responsibility mean?
GC commitment
10 Principles
HR
Women
Children
Environment
C4C
Water
AC
Disclosure
Labour
Business & Peace
MDG
Core business
BCtA
Philanthropy
PSI
New business models
Advocacy
Egypt status – Dec. 2011
• 62 participants (4 Academic institutions, 7 business associations, 24 companies, 3 foundations, 5 NGO’s, 1 Public sector Co, and 18 SM’s).
• 16 non-communicating businesses.• Established Local Network – can be formal in
2012.
GCO 2011 Update
Recent Events
• Fourth UN Private Sector Forum 2011 – New York, 20th September 2011
• Launch of the “Energy Framework for Business Action” during the PSF
• Launch of the Secretary General’s Energy Strategy “Sustainable Energy For All” Initiative – New York, 21st September 2011.
3 main highlights are:
• ensuring universal access to modern energy services; • doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency; • doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
• The Second Local Networks Exchange Program held in the Dominican Republic – 12th – 16th September 2011
Africa-MENA Joint Regional Meeting
New Publications
Network Launches
- Mexico – 28th June 2011 (Re-launched)- Ecuador – 19th August 2011- Iraq – 15th October 2011- Azerbaijan – 30th November 2011
- Total todate: 99
Engagement Opportunities
What other LN do
Egypt – A series of case studies.
2
Kenya – National Energy Efficiency Accord
Netherlands – Partnering for Prosperity
The UN GLOBAL COMPACT
Germany – Assessment Tool to Benchmark
Corporate HR Management Practices
against the Guiding Principles
Serbia – Promoting Collective Action and Policy Dialogue
8
Germany – Assessment Tool to Benchmark Corporate HR Management Practices
against the Guiding Principles
Italy – Best European Practices
5
Australia – Stakeholder Consultation with China LN Example of Collective Action
and Policy Dialogue
6
Japan – One Year Workshop for Young Executives
7
Sri Lanka – Sustainability Knowledge Hub
Peru – Report: Low carbon business opportunities
Colombia – Caring for Climate Colombia
36
Korea and Indonesia
The UN Global Compact
Update on
UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Rio+20
UN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – RIO+20
• 20-22 June 2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil• Marks 20th anniversary of 1992 UN Conference on Environment and
Development (“Earth Summit”) in Rio de Janeiro and 10th anniversary of 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg
• Highest level, including Heads of State and Government • Convened by UNCSD Secretariat within UN Department of Economic and
Social Affairs, with support from UN system
• Objectives: – Secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development– assess the progress and remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes
of the major summits on sustainable development– address new and emerging challenges
• Themes: – A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication– The institutional framework for sustainable development
UN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – RIO+20
RIO+20 MAJOR GROUPS• Enable all citizens to participate in UN activities and meetings on achieving
sustainable development • Consumers, workers, business persons, farmers, students, teachers, researchers,
activists, indigenous communities, other communities of interest
• Global Compact is engaged in official Business and Industry Major Group as a partner of Business Action for Sustainable Development (BASD) 2012:– Coalition of international business groups committed to sustainable development:
• International Chamber of Commerce• World Business Council for Sustainable Development• UN Global Compact• 11 international sectoral industry associations
– BASD aims to bring the constructive voice of business to Rio+20 preparatory processhttp://basd2012.org
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
WHY? Corporate sustainability is a fundamental contribution to sustainable development,
but we must increase the scale and quality of business activities in support of SD to address the global sustainability challenge.
• 13 – 20 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro (tbc)• Forum organized by Global Compact, in cooperation with Rio+20 Secretariat, UN
system, Global Compact Local Network Brazil• Dozens of workshops and sessions linked to Rio+20 agenda• Events hosted by Global Compact; UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes; other
partners• 2,000+ participants
• Objective: Strengthen the business contribution to sustainable development globally – Opportunity for business, industry, investors to meet
with Governments, local authorities, civil society, UN entities
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
THEMES• Energy and climate• Agriculture and Food• Water• Biodiversity• Social development• Good governance & anti-corruption• Urbanization and cities• Finance and responsible investment• Education and research
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
CROSS-CUTTING TOPICS•
Partnerships•
Innovation•
Transparency and disclosure•
Supply chain management
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Engagement Opportunities:• Taking part of Rio is an opportunity to engage in dialogues with governments about sustainability.• Showcase international leadership on that front.• Showcase best practices collectively on a national level or regional level.• Opportunity to engage with all other LN, different stakeholders and different platforms.
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
SPONSORSHIP• Help cover the cost of the week-long Forum• Opportunity to demonstrate commitment to corporate sustainability on a global
stage • Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis • Sponsorship Levels
– Gold - $200,000 (17 openings)– Green - $200,000 (3)– Silver - $100,000 (12)– Transportation - $75,000 (3)
Contacts: Claire Kells [email protected] [email protected]
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want
MEET US IN RIO
Ensure that Rio+20 is a launching ground for widespread action
in support of corporate sustainability.