PRINCIPLE 1
Companies should support and respect the protection of internationally recognised human rights, within their area of influence.
PRINCIPLE 2
Companies should ensure they are not complicit in violating human rights.
PRINCIPLE 3
Companies should support the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
PRINCIPLE 4
Companies should support the elimination of all kinds of forced labour or work carried out under duress.
PRINCIPLE 5
Companies should support the eradication of child labour.
PRINCIPLE 6
Companies should support the abolition of discrimination in relation to employment and occupation.
PRINCIPLE 7
Companies should maintain a precautionary approach that benefits the environment.
PRINCIPLE 8
Companies should encourage initiatives that promote greater environmental responsibility.
PRINCIPLE 9
Companies should encourage the development and dissemination of technologies that are environmentally friendly.
PRINCIPLE 10
Companies should fight corruption in all of its forms, including extortion and bribery.
