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Guidelines on a Principle-based Approach to the Cooperation between the United Nations and the Business Sector

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Summary

Initially developed in 2000 as a common framework for UN-Business collaboration, the Guidelines apply to the UN Secretariat as well as separately administered organs, Funds and Programmes. The Guidelines, developed in 2000, revised and reissued in 2009, and further revised in 2015, provided a framework on a common and systemic approach to partnerships between the Organization and the business sector, placing greater emphasis on transparency, coherence, impact, accountability and due diligence.

Thumbnail image for Initially developed in 2000 as a common framework for UN-Business collaboration, the Guidelines apply to the UN Secretariat as well as separately administered organs, Funds and Programmes. The Guidelines, developed in 2000, revised and reissued in 2009, and further revised in 2015, provided a framework on a common and systemic approach to partnerships between the Organization and the business sector, placing greater emphasis on transparency, coherence, impact, accountability and due diligence.
Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2015

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Administrative, Support, Waste Management
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Manufacturing
Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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