JCI and the UN Global Compact Building a better world through sustainable business
Agenda 1. About the UN Global Compact 2. JCI s commitment 3. How to get involved
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT
The UN Global Compact Globalization Sustainability Corporate Responsibility
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Overview Launched on 26 July 2000 in New York with roughly 40 businesses A more sustainable and inclusive global economy. Multi-stakeholder platform for collective action Rooted in universally accepted conventions: Universal Declaration of Human Rights ILO Declaration Rio Declaration UN Convention Against Corruption
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT The 10 Principles 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. 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. 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 Anti-Corruption Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Vision and Mission VISION A more sustainable and inclusive global economy. TWO COMPLEMENTARY OBJECTIVES Make the ten principles part of business strategy, operations and culture everywhere. Facilitate partnerships in support of broad UN goals, including the Millennium Development Goals Internalization Contribution to Development
Facts and Figures More than 6,200 businesses in over 130 countries More than 2,500 participants from academia, civil society, etc. Even representation of North and South Almost 50% of participants are SMEs Almost 200 of the world s largest corporations (FT Global 500) More than 80 Local Networks
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Around the World
What the Global Compact is NOT a regulatory authority a substitute for regulation at the national or international level a UN seal of approval or label a PR exercise Leadership Commitment (CEO and Board)
Why Join? Increase trust Integration of sustainability issues Universal nature of the principles Networking Address humanitarian concerns Quelle: Annual Review 2010
Use of the Global Compact for Business Quelle: Annual Review 2010
Global Compact Management Model
Agenda 1. About the UN Global Compact 2. JCI s commitment 3. How to get involved
A Word from the President As community leaders, JCI members must help guide businesses and organizations to the UN Global Compact. It is critical that businesses operate in ways that help achieve our mutual goals while remaining profitable, and they can do so with the Global Compact. 2011 JCI President Kentaro Harada
Our Commitment JCI committed to advancing the ten principles of the UN Global Compact in SMEs JCI Members work to engage their companies and organizations This year, JCI members are working to help the UN Global Compact reach its goal of 20,000 companies and organizations
Agenda 1. About the UN Global Compact 2. JCI s commitment 3. How to get involved
Types of Participants Businesses Non-Businesses Non-profits or NGOs JCI Local or National Organizations
Visit JCI Website How to Apply Go to JCI Info then Partners then UN Global Compact STEP 1
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How to Sign Up (continued) 1. Prepare Letter of Commitment From CEO to the UN Secretary-General 2. Complete Online Application Form 3. Notify JCI World Headquarters
Other Info UN Global Compact will verify the business with the Local Network in that country UN Global Compact will request an optional donation to its foundation Business participants must submit Communication on Progress annually
Questions? Contact JCI World Headquarters at externalrelations@jci.cc