THE 10 PRINCIPLES OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT HUMAN RIGHTS Principle 1 Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and make sure that they are not complicit in human right abuses. Principle 2 LABOUR Principle 3 Principle 4 Principle 5 Principle 6 Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. ENVIRONMENT Principle 7 Businesses are asked to support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. Principle 8 Principle 9 ANTI-CORRUPTION Principle 10 Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. 2
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