1. The UN Global Compact Corporate Citizenship in
The 21st Century

2. THE CASE FOR CC A Simple Truth
“Corporate citizenship is not just about how money is spent, it’s also about how money is made.”

3. THE CASE FOR CC What exactly is CC?
a long-term strategy to manage risks and discover opportunities
an alignment of business strategy and operations with universal values.
a potentially fundamental transformation of corporate strategies, operations, corporate culture, relationships
proactive strategic planning, not defensive communication
far more core business than philanthropy

4. THE CASE FOR CC What Does it Do for my Business?
Boost morale and productivity.
Renew and rebuild trust.
Improved risk profile.
Strengthen corporate reputation.
Improve efficiency. Reduce costs.
Discover innovation in product development.

5. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT The UN & Business – Odd Couple?
United Nations
Building Markets
Peace
&
Poverty
Reduction
Good Governance
Profit
&
Growth
Environment
Global Health
Security
Deepening Interdependencies

6. 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

7. 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
The 10 principles
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. 

8. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Vision and Mission
“A more sustainable and inclusive global economy.”
TWO COMPLEMENTARY OBJECTIVES
Make the ten principles part of business strategy, operations and culture everywhere.
Internalization
Catalyze action in support of broad UN goals, including the Millennium Development Goals
Contribution to Development

9. The UN GLOBAL COMPACT What It Is (Not)
Values-based Framework to Integrate Universal Principles into Organizational Change
Multi-stakeholder Network Acting as a Platform for Learning and Collaboration
Initiative Based on Internationally Accepted Principles
What It Is NOT...
Regulatory Instrument
Substitute for Codes/Standards
Public Relations Initiative

10. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT What is expected?
Leadership Commitment (CEO)
Letter from Chief Executive to UN Secretary-General
Willingness to engage in continuous performance improvement
Setting strategic and operational goals, measuring results
Openness to dialogue and learning around critical issues
Participate in events at local (and global), engage in stakeholder dialogue
Commitment to transparency, accountability & public disclosure.
Annual Communication on Progress (COP)

11. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT The Business Case
Investor
Innovator
Customer
Operations
Competitor
Employee
Society
Change Agent
stronger financial performance / improved relations with investment community
enhanced employee productivity / creative and value-added solutions
stronger relationships with community / credibility and trust / enhanced products & services
operational efficiency / reduction of transaction costs / ’ethical’ supply management
better reputation and branding vs. competitor / enhanced license to operate vs. competitor
enhanced employee relations (recruitment, motivation, retention, innovation, productivity)
better relationship with community / credibility and trust in society / ‘license to operate’
moral compass for organizational change / proactive action basis to minimize risks

12. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT The Global Compact Today
Equal participation from SME’s and large companies
6,200+ active business participants in 135 countries
90+ active local networks around the world
1800+ non-business participants from civil society, labour, academia
Equal participation in developed and developing world
170 of the Financial Times Global 500 companies (by market cap)
Note: the data is as of 2010

13. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Around the World

14. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Local Networks
Clusters of participants who have come together to advance the UNGC and its principles a local level
Activities:
Identify local priorities
Awareness-raising and recruitment
Organize learning and dialogue events
Produce learning materials in local languages
Mobilize collective action
Facilitate partnership projects in support of MDGs
Safeguarding overall UNGC integrity

15. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Networks and Participants over the years15

16. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Who are the Participants?16

17. What does responsibility mean?
GC commitment
10 Principles HR
Women
Environment
C4C
Water AC
Disclosure
Labour
Business & Peace
MDG
Core business
BCtA
Philanthropy
PRSI
Advocacy
And there are many other platforms and initiatives that you can engage in with time.

18. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT A Wealth of Resources

19. Thank You!