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UN Global Compact: The perspective of an international Organization on Social Responsibility
AtThe International Workshop on Standardization and Social Responsibility
Rio de Janeiro, 1 October 2007.
Kola BadejoSenior Adviser
Global Compact office New York
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Enjeux du Pacte Mondial :et développement durable du secteur privé
ivoirienLancementl du réseau du Pacte Mondial – Côte d’Ivoire (RPMC
Mardi 11 septembre 2007, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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New Orientation
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
Today’s collaboration between the United Nations and other partners recalls the Organization’s foundational spirit, when politicians, scholars, business leaders and others shared the belief that business, trade and investment were essential pillars of peace and prosperity
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Temas Organizacionais e as Nações Unidas: Objetivos Coincidentes
Desenvolvimento de mercados
Boa Governançae Segurança
Meio Ambiente
Paz
Redução da Pobreza
Lucro
Crescimento Inclusão Social
Gerenciamentode Negócios
Saúde Global
Crescente Interdependência
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Os Dez Princípios Universais do Pacto Global
O Pacto Global advoga dez princípios universais, derivados:
- da Declaração Universal de Direitos Humanos, - da Declaração da Organização Internacional do Trabalho sobre Princípios e Direitos Fundamentais no Trabalho, - da Declaração do Rio sobre Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento e
- da Convenção das Nações Unidas Contra a Corrupção
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Os Dez Princípios
Princípios de Direitos Humanos1. Respeitar e proteger os direitos humanos; 2. Impedir violações de direitos humanos;Princípios de Direitos do Trabalho3. Apoiar a liberdade de associação no trabalho;4. Abolir o trabalho forçado;5. Abolir o trabalho infantil;6. Eliminar a discriminação no ambiente de trabalho;Princípios de Proteção Ambiental7. Apoiar uma abordagem preventiva aos desafios ambientais;8. Promover a responsabilidade ambiental;9. Encorajar tecnologias que não agridem o meio ambiente.Princípio contra a Corrupção 10. Combater a corrupção em todas as suas formas inclusive extorsão e propina.
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O que é o Pacto Global
Um framework para Responsabilidade Social EmpresarialIniciativa liderada pelo CEOVoluntárioEstes valores principais foram separados em dez princípios chave, nas áreas de direitos humanos, direitos do trabalho, proteção ambiental e combate à corrupção. Plataforma multi stakeholder- “collectiva”
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Pacto Global: Objetivos e Visão
O processo de globalisação fortaleceu o impacto da responsabilidade social – Norte/SulFazer com que os 10 princípios sejam parte da estratégia organizacional, das operações e da cultura em todos os lugares.Facilitar parcerias em pró dos objetivos da ONU – MDM.
Visão: “Economia global sustentável e inclusiva”
93,879 companies from over 120 countries Global labour and civil society organizations Academic networks and other partners
Global Compact Network Key Components
Leaders Summittriennial
UNGCOAgenciesGovernments
BoardBusinessLaborCivil Society
Local Networks Forum
Argentina (205)
Brazil (164)
U.S.A. (144)
UK (91)
Nordic Group (80)
Spain (346)Italy (132)
China (70)
Switzerland (40)France (424)
Egypt (38)India (121)
Japan (47)
GC networksGC networks with a governance model GC participants but no network
Philippines (143)Panama (88)
Peru (66)
Bulgaria (73)Turkey (73)
Sri Lanka (44)
Mexico (195)
Lithuania (39)Germany (82)
Smaller Networks:
• Austria• Belgium• Bosnia and Herzegovina• Chile• Cameroon• Dominican Republic• Ghana• Hungary• Indonesia• Kazakhstan• Kenya• Macedonia• Mozambique• Netherlands• Nigeria• Poland• Romania• Singapore• South Africa• South Korea• Thailand• Ukraine• Venezuela• Zambia
GC networks < 35 participants
Colombia (60)Pakistan (61)
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The Principles for Responsible Investment
Developed by global institutions (public pensions)
Address investment mandates, ownership
Launch: 27 April, New York Stock Exchange
Global rollout: public and private funds
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Who Cares Wins - Principles for Responsible Investment
“Better investment markets and more sustainable societies”
US $5 Trillion aligned with PRI as of June 2006
New York Stock Exchange April 27th, 2006
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The Global Compact - Benefits of Participation
Promote corporate citizenship - Strengthening the investment climate……
Multi-stakeholder dialogue and problem-solvingAddressing issues before crisis - e.g. Anti -corruption, environmental care
Improved risk profile -legal liabilities
Role of the private sector is central to national development and poverty alleviation - contribution to economic growth, job creation and income generation in Cameroon.
Restore trust - corporate reputation -Trust-building in the emerging economies including Brazil
Strengthening of Public - Private sector partnership (infrastructure projects)
Make societies and markets more sustainable and equitable
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Global Compact & ISO 26000Nexus of Objectives & Visions
Global Compact:Make the 10 principles part of business strategy, operations and culture everywhere.Facilitate partnerships toward UN goals – MDGs.
Vision: “Sustainable and inclusive global economy”
ISO 26000: The significance of good corporate governance - Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. Encouraging multi-stakeholder approaches including the private sector “to improve social and environmental performance through voluntary initiatives”.
Vision: “SR is essential to the sustainability of an Organization”
(1992 Rio Declaration & WSSD2002)
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The Global Compact & ISO 26000
Global Compact
- A voluntary SR initiative
- 10 universal principles: Human Rights
Labour ConditionsEnvironment
Anti-Corruption
ISO 26000
-Intern. Guidance Standard on SR
- No third-party certification - Not a management system
- To be applied by all types oforganizations
- Target date: 2008 publication
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ISO 26000
- Industry
- Government
- Consumer
- Labour
- NGO
- Services, Research
etc
Global Compact & ISO 26000 Multi-Stakeholder: Power of Collective Action
Organizations
Labour
Governments
Civil Society
Global Compact
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Challenges of Implementation of International SR ISO 26000
If the international standard on SR is to become a truly global force (there is a need to rationalize and align ISO 26000 with robust and universally
recognized Declarations/Conventions, inter-alia, human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption).
A defensive approach if the SR practices are not tailored national economic social structures (No imposition through international supply chain & investment).
If the current multi-stakeholders approach failed to yield consensus (Government etc.) - social legitimacy.
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Perspective on implementation ISO 26000
Strengthen capacity building process in emerging markets/developing societies.Enhance organizations’ contributions towards socio-economic development.Manage globalization’s new risks/opportunities- inclusive opportunity for organizations and other stakeholders located in developing countriesSouthern stakeholders are now participating in ISO 26000 Process in order to embrace the SR agenda - North vs South issues Enhancement of national competitiveness by stimulating SR performance Make societies and markets more sustainable and equitable (PPP).