The 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
13.04.2021
VAPF Group, as a member of the Spanish network of the United Nations Global Compact and United Nations Global Compact Foundation, voluntarily adopts the 10 universal principles promoted by both organisations:
Principle 1
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, within their area of influence.
Principle 2
Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Principle 3
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Principle 4
Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
Principle 5
Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labour.
Principle 6
Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Principle 7
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
Principle 8
Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
Principle 9
Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Principle 10
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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