Ten Principles
UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK TANZANIA
The Ten Principles
A values-based foundation for responsible business in human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
The following is a concise explanatory summary of the Ten Principles. For the authoritative wording and implementation guidance, consult the international UN Global Compact website.
Human Rights
- 1. Support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
- 2. Make sure businesses are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
- 3. Uphold freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
- 4. Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
- 5. Effectively abolish child labour.
- 6. Eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation.
Environment
- 7. Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
- 8. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
- 9. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
- 10. Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.