Guide to the Global Compact

A practical understanding of the vision and ten principles.

The purpose of this Guide is to explain the Global Compact initiative and the nine principles that underpin it in a way that will be useful within the context of training or teaching.

Through the power of collective action, the Global Compact seeks to advance responsible corporate citizenship so that business can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalisation. In this way, the private sector - in partnership with other social actors - can help realize the Secretary-General's vision: a more sustainable and inclusive global economy.

The Compact is a voluntary initiative promoting responsible global corporate citizenship. It operates on a leadership model in that it aims to bring a critical mass of business leaders on board to build a sustainable movement.

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