329-69 Community Engagement and Investment to Advance Human Rights in Supply Chains

Summary

Community engagement has arisen as a mutually beneficial way to advance human rights in supply chains. In community engagement, companies familiarize themselves and develop relationships with the stakeholders of the communities in which they operate in order to minimize any negative externalities and offer aid and other initiatives that will benefit community members. This Good Practice Note aims to explain some of the critical advantages, pitfalls and good practices related to engaging with and investing in suppliers’ communities.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2012

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions