The IAPG endorses the UN Global Compact and has adopted the ten principles as our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
For more information on the UN Global Compact and to sign up, please visit https://www.unglobalcompact.org/participation
Disclaimer
Individual suppliers entering into procurement and contracting processes with IAPG members will have to agree to organisation-specific terms and conditions, which supersede this code of conduct.