COMMUNICATION ON PROGRESS 2017 I 3 The 10 principles and the sustainable development goals The United Nations General Assembly has defined 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) that reflect the greatest challenges globally and promote sustainable growth. We are committed to running our business in a way that supports the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and we contribute directly to the 7 SDGs mentioned below. HUMAN RIGHTS Principle 1 Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. Principle 2 Make sure that they are not complicit in human right abuses. LABOUR Principle 3 Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recogni -tion 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. Principle 6 The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. ENVIRONMENT Principle 7 Businesses are asked to support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. Principle 8 Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. Principle 9 Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. ANTI-CORRUPTION Principle 10 Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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