1. Forum of India Signatories to United Nations Global Compact For Sustainable Business Models & Markets

2. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) The United Nations Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-corruption. With over 8700 corporate participants and others stakeholders from over 130 countries, it is the largest voluntary corporate responsibility initiative in the world. UNGC has emerged as the most sought after brand in CSR (CSR is now regarded as a basic Corporate Responsibility). Indian Companies / Organizations have significant representation in UNGC with nearly 280 companies as its signatories. The UN Global Compact offers a policy framework and leadership initiative endorsed by the Chief Executive with an aim to engage corporates in creating a more sustainable and inclusive global economy. It offers participants a wide spectrum of specialized work streams, management tools and resources, and topical programmes and projects- all designed to help advance sustainable business models and markets. About ungc The UNGC initiative is today the largest voluntary CSR initiative in the world covering the issues of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti corruption and works towards the broad UN Millennium Development Goals. 3. UNGC PRINCIPLES Ten Principles of Global Compact How to join United Nation Global Compact Prepare a Letter of Commitment from the Chief Executive Officer (and endorsed by the Board) to the secretary-General of the United Nations expressing support for the Global Compact and its principles. Complete the online organization registration form and submit online the letter of Commitment to the Secretary General. Link to web page for online registration: http://www.unglobalcompact.org/HowToParticipate/How_To_Apply.html 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 Principles 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. 4. GCN, India provides an opportunity for members to share experiences, innovative practices and to collaborate for furtherance of responsible business values within country specific contexts. About us Global Compact Network India One of the key elements of the UNGC initiatives is the existence of business led multi- stakeholders platforms of local networks which provide an opportunity for members to share experiences, innovative practices and collaborates for furtherance of responsible business values within country specific contexts. The Global Compact Network India was formed by the UNGC participant companies from India. It was registered in New Delhi in November 2003 as a Non-Profit Society (www.gcnindia.org) to function as the Indian Local Network of the Global Compact Programme, functioning within a globally recognized and established initiative with a pan-India membership base. Global Compact Network (GCN) provides an extremely relevant vehicle for Indian Companies- Large & SME, Academic institutions and Civil Society organizations to join hands towards strengthening responsible business initiatives in India and Internationally. Why Join Global Compact Network India Today when the most progressive companies are focusing on CSR, Global Compact is the right platform to demonstrate Nationally and Internationally the commitment to CSR and ethical working of the companies. Voluntary guidelines on CSR by Ministry of Corporate Affairs lay emphasis on almost the same core issues as advocated by UNGC. Department of Public Enterprises has also issued guidelines on CSR for CPSEs which make a reference to UNGC. 5. Benefits Benefits of Joining Global Compact Network India 1. Global Ethical Framework:Any stakeholder joining GCNI enters into a Global Ethical Framework by embracing universal principles on Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-corruption long recognised by governments all over the world but not yet universally implemented. 2. Induction, Training and Communication of Progress: Companies are provided by way of briefing and training activities to the key staff on what it means to be a part of the UNGC and how they can contribute to their organizations CSR activities and other initiatives which cover broadly the ten principles of UNGC. Assistance is also provided to companies in preparing their annual Communication of Progress (COP) as part of their commitment to the principles of UNGC. 3. Integrated Platform: The network provides a high-impact collective action platform by way of Knowledge Sharing and Network Meetings; Regional Conclaves; National Convention in which leaders from all over the country representing various sectors meet to address and explore how collective action can create incentives for ethical business performance and on some of the most urgent social and environmental challenges of our times. It also strengthens corporate citizenship and develops partnership projects to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. 4. Publication and Communication: Creates a window of opportunity for the stakeholders to share their best practices to a larger global audience by way of publishing in Annual UNGC documents and through electronic communication by means of UNGC & GCNI websites. Global compact is the right platform to demonstrate nationally and internationally the commitment to csr and ethical working of the companies. Gcn provides an extremely relevant vehicle for indian companies- Large & sme, Academic institutions and civil society organizations to join hands towards strengthening responsible business initiatives both Nationally and Internationally. The network provides a high-impact collective action platform by way of knowledge sharing and network meetings. 6. Companies / SMEs / Institutions / NGOs in India who are committed to UNGC Principles are encouragedtobecomememberofGlobalCompact Network India. The Network charges a nominal membership fee that is used for carrying out its regular activities. For the application form please Contact: GCN Secretariat Phone: 011-24368269, Email: gcni@gcnindia.org Website: www.gcnindia.org How to Join Global Compact Network India 5. Participation in the Governance of the Network, including election to the Governing Council or becoming member of subject sub-committees which would bring in varied stakeholders on board and add vibrant leadership, visibility and credibility to the organization. 6. Collective Action Project on Anti-corruption and Green Economy provides an enabling platform at the country level where different stakeholders address various issues related to corruption. Further, it acts like a forum to share information and experiences and find way and means to collectively fight against corruption and mitigate challenges related to environment. 7. Representation through State, National and International Forums: GCNI is a pan India membership driven network, state chapters bring in not only the existing but potential stakeholders to actively take part in the activities and initiatives of GCNI. Stakeholders are provided with opportunities to represent GCNI in National and International forums. 7. Join us GCN Membership There are four categories of members in the network 1. Corporate Members( Companies / Corporations) 2. SME Members (Small & Medium Enterprises) 3. Institutional Members a) Non-Profit Making Societies b) Trusts c) Educational and Research Institutes d) Govt. Departments 4. NGO Members a) Civil Society b) Non-Government or Labour Organizations Membership Fee S. No. Membership Category Entrance Fee (`)* Annual Fee (`) Lifetime Membership (`) 1 A Corporate Members Upto ` 500 Crores in the preceding year 25,000 25,000 2,50,000 1 B Above ` 500 Crores 50,000 50,000 5,00,000 2 SME Members 10,000 10,000 1,00,000 3 Institutional Members 10,000 10,000 1,00,000 4 NGO Members 10,000 10,000 1,00,000 *Onetime payment made at the time of joining 8. 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