Index/The Ten Principles
The universal framework

Ten principles
for every business.

Derived from four landmark UN declarations — on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. A shared standard for doing business the right way. Scroll the gallery, or filter by pillar below.

Principles 01–02

Human Rights

Support, respect and never be complicit in the abuse of internationally proclaimed human rights.

Principles 03–06

Labour

Uphold free, fair, safe and non-discriminatory conditions for every worker.

Principles 07–09

Environment

Take a precautionary approach, promote responsibility, and spread clean technology.

Principle 10

Anti-Corruption

Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

The bigger picture

The principles power
the 17 Global Goals.

The Principles are how; the Sustainable Development Goals are what for. Together they turn a shared blueprint for people and planet into business strategy. Hover a goal to reveal it.

Our SDG Programme
1No Poverty 2Zero Hunger 3Good Health 4Quality Education 5Gender Equality 6Clean Water 7Clean Energy 8Decent Work 9Innovation 10Reduced Inequalities 11Sustainable Cities 12Responsible Consumption 13Climate Action 14Life Below Water 15Life on Land 16Peace & Justice 17Partnerships SDGs
Put principles into practice

From commitment
to real progress.

Members get the tools, guidance and community to move from signing the Principles to living them every day.