The UN Global Compact Corporate Citizenship in The 21 st Century

1. The UN Global CompactCorporate Citizenship in The 21st Century

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

3. THE CASE FOR CCWhat exactly is CC? Back to basics • 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 CCWhat 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 COMPACTThe UN & Business – Odd Couple? Business United Nations Building Markets Peace & Poverty Reduction Good Governance Profit & Growth Environment Global Health Security Deepening Interdependencies

6. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTOverview 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 COMPACTThe 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.

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

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

10. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTWhat 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 COMPACTThe Global Compact Today 6,200+ active business participants in 135 countries 2800+ non-business participants from civil society, labour, academia Equal participation in developed and developing world Equal participation from SME’s and large companies 170 of the Financial Times Global 500 companies (by market cap) 95+ active local networks around the world

12. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTAround the World

13. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTLocal 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

14. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTParticipants over the years – including the delisted

15. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTNetworks over the years

16. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTWho are the Participants?

17. THE UN GLOBAL COMPACTIntegrity Measures Communication on Progress (COP) Policy Participants are required to submit a COP annually. Continuous failure to submit a report leads to delisting. COPs foster: Social Vetting/Peer Review/Public Disclosure (Market Incentives to Reward Good Performance) The Global Compact Logo Policy The use of the Global Compact’s name and logos are limited to certain authorized users only. The Global Compact reserves the right to take action in the event of a breach of this policy (e.g., revoking participant status). Dialogue Facilitation The Global Compact has transparent means to handle credible complaints of systematic or egregious abuse of the initiative’s overall aims and principles.

18. What does responsibility mean?

19. Egypt status – Dec. 2011 • 62 participants (4 Academic institutions, 7 business associations, 24 companies, 3 foundations, 5 NGO’s, 1 Public sector Co, and 18 SM’s). • 16 non-communicating businesses. • Established Local Network – can be formal in 2012.

20. GCO 2011 Update

21. Recent Events • Fourth UN Private Sector Forum 2011 – New York, 20th September 2011 • Launch of the “Energy Framework for Business Action” during the PSF • Launch of the Secretary General’s Energy Strategy “Sustainable Energy For All” Initiative – New York, 21st September 2011. 3 main highlights are: • ensuring universal access to modern energy services; • doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency; • doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. • The Second Local Networks Exchange Program held in the Dominican Republic – 12th – 16th September 2011

22. New Publications Africa-MENA Joint Regional Meeting

23. Network Launches • Mexico – 28th June 2011 (Re-launched) • Ecuador – 19th August 2011 • Iraq – 15th October 2011 • Azerbaijan – 30th November 2011 • Total todate: 99

24. Engagement Opportunities What other LN do

25. Egypt – A series of case studies.

26. Kenya – National Energy Efficiency Accord 2

27. Netherlands – Partnering for Prosperity

28. Serbia – Promoting Collective Action and Policy Dialogue The UN GLOBAL COMPACT Germany – Assessment Tool to Benchmark Corporate HR Management Practices against the Guiding Principles

29. Germany – Assessment Tool to Benchmark Corporate HR Management Practices against the Guiding Principles 8

30. Italy – Best European Practices

31. Australia – Stakeholder Consultation with China LNExample of Collective Action and Policy Dialogue 5

32. Japan – One Year Workshop for Young Executives 6

33. Sri Lanka – Sustainability Knowledge Hub 7

34. Peru – Report: Low carbon business opportunities

35. Colombia – Caring for Climate Colombia

36. Korea and Indonesia 36

37. The UN Global Compact Update on UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20

38. UN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – RIO+20 20-22 June 2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Marks 20th anniversary of 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (“Earth Summit”) in Rio de Janeiro and 10th anniversary of 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg Highest level, including Heads of State and Government Convened by UNCSD Secretariat within UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, with support from UN system Objectives: Secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development assess the progress and remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development address new and emerging challenges Themes: A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication The institutional framework for sustainable development

39. UN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – RIO+20 RIO+20 MAJOR GROUPS Enable all citizens to participate in UN activities and meetings on achieving sustainable development Consumers, workers, business persons, farmers, students, teachers, researchers, activists, indigenous communities, other communities of interest Global Compact is engaged in official Business and Industry Major Group as a partner of Business Action for Sustainable Development (BASD) 2012: Coalition of international business groups committed to sustainable development: International Chamber of Commerce World Business Council for Sustainable Development UN Global Compact 11 international sectoral industry associations BASD aims to bring the constructive voice of business to Rio+20 preparatory process http://basd2012.org

40. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM WHY? Corporate sustainability is a fundamental contribution to sustainable development, but we must increase the scale and quality of business activities in support of SD to address the global sustainability challenge. • 13 – 20 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro (tbc) • Forum organized by Global Compact, in cooperation with Rio+20 Secretariat, UN system, Global Compact Local Network Brazil • Dozens of workshops and sessions linked to Rio+20 agenda • Events hosted by Global Compact; UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes; other partners • 2,000+ participants • Objective: Strengthen the business contribution to sustainable development globally • Opportunity for business, industry, investors to meet with Governments, local authorities, civil society, UN entities Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

41. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM • CROSS-CUTTING TOPICS • Partnerships • Innovation • Transparency and disclosure • Supply chain management THEMES • Energy and climate • Agriculture and Food • Water • Biodiversity • Social development • Good governance & anti-corruption • Urbanization and cities • Finance and responsible investment • Education and research Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

42. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM Engagement Opportunities: • Taking part of Rio is an opportunity to engage in dialogues with governments about sustainability. • Showcase international leadership on that front. • Showcase best practices collectively on a national level or regional level. • Opportunity to engage with all other LN, different stakeholders and different platforms. Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

43. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM SPONSORSHIP • Help cover the cost of the week-long Forum • Opportunity to demonstrate commitment to corporate sustainability on a global stage • Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis • Sponsorship Levels • Gold - $200,000 (17 openings) • Green - $200,000 (3) • Silver - $100,000 (12) • Transportation - $75,000 (3) Contacts: Claire Kells kells@globalcompactfoundation.org Michelle Lau laum@un.org Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

44. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

45. RIO+20 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM • MEET US IN RIO • Ensure that Rio+20 is a launching ground for widespread action • in support of corporate sustainability. • rio2012@unglobalcompact.org Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want

46. Thank You! www.unglobalcompact.org