Human Rigths: Foundation of Sustainable Business

Engaging business leadership in support of human rights

Strong business leadership from senior leadership is essential to ensure that respect for human rights is embedded in the heart of business strategy and operations. The importance of leadership from the top is emphasized by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which require that businesses express their commitment to respect human rights through a statement of policy approved at the most senior level.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, leadership of UN Global Compact participating companies, along with UN Global Compact Board Members, took a public stand for human rights.