Like 8,700 corporate organisations across 170 countries, we have made commitments to universal sustainability standards – as outlined in the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour rights, environmental sustainability and anti-corruption.
For more information on our commitments, refer to our communication on progress (COP).
As a participant of the Global Compact, we are committed to embedding the Ten Principles into our strategies, policies, and operations. Our efforts focus on fostering universal sustainability standards while advocating for the principles and values of the United Nations Global Compact across businesses, governments, and the wider community.
CourtHeath has formally committed to combat corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery, in alignment with the Tenth Principle of the UN Global Compact. Adopting these internationally recognised best-practice principles reinforces our commitment to transparency in business and government and supports our focus on anti-corruption. This is especially relevant to our work in probity and procurement.
The Global Compact encourages companies to collaborate with governments, community-based organisations, NGOs, and other businesses to act collectively against corruption. While the efforts of asingle organisation cannot eliminate corruption, collective action enables organisations to:
CourtHeath has formally supported the Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Global Development Agenda. This appeal by the private sector urges governments to promote efficient and effective anti-corruption measures and to implement robust policies that will foster good governance. It calls on governments to:
The Women’s Empowerment Principles were developed as a joint initiative by UN Women and the UN Global Compact. These seven principles provide guidance to organisations on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. They are practical principles that can be integrated into corporate strategic plans, policies, and day-to-day business operations to foster a culture of equality.
The Principles are:
CourtHeath is a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles and a member of the UN Global Compact member.
On 26 September 2015, the United Nations introduced the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for businesses to “guide their strategic priorities and efforts towards society – representing a huge opportunity to drive sustainable business.” The SDGs include objectives such as ending poverty and hunger, achieving food security, and ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education.
The UN recognises the private sector as playing a fundamental role in advancing the Sustainable Development agenda. This was emphasised during the 2015 forum, which highlighted private sector and civil society efforts while providing a platform for announcing long-term goals and partnerships aimed at sustainable development for all.
To support businesses, the UN launched the SDG Compass to “make it easy for every business in the world to look at the SDGs, to align their strategies, to master and manage the things that are going to help contribute to those SDGs and to then be radically transparent about the progress we make.” said Peter Bagger, President & CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, as he introduced the new tool.
On 18 September 2023, the UN Global Compact introduced the Forward Faster initiative, recognising that without urgent and accelerated action, the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development may not be achieved. Designed as a global platform for impactful corporate action, Forward Faster provides participant companies with clear guidance on where they can drive the biggest and most immediate contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With only 17% of the SDGs on track as of 2025, the initiative focuses on five key areas: Gender Equality, Climate Action, Living Wage, Water Resilience, and Finance & Investment. By publicly committing to ambitious sustainability targets, companies can foster trust with stakeholders, stay ahead of evolving regulations, and address changing market expectations, ensuring both accountability and measurable progress toward the 2030 goals.
The UN recognises that “strong markets and strong societies go hand in hand. Even the most principled companies are challenged to thrive in communities marked by instability, to find skilled labour where adequate education is lacking, or to withstand disasters stemming from climate change. Companies are looking to their core business, as well as philanthropy, advocacy and partnerships, to support society in ways that also contribute to profitability.”
Alongside other UN Global Compact participants, CourtHeath is committed to undertaking projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly the SDGs.
CourtHeath and other UN Global Compact participants are committed to broader UN goals, including corporate and government transparency, international peace and security, and the rule of law.
CourtHeath promotes strong governance – “the systems and processes that ensure the overall effectiveness of an entity – whether a business, government or multilateral institution.”
The United Nations highlights that “promoting good governance is a multi-dimensional challenge, which requires efforts that are mutually reinforcing. For example, anti-corruption is essential to the rule of law and peace-building because corruption negatively impacts state capacity, social inclusion, and management of natural resources. Peace is an enabler of sustainable development and is a pre-condition for the establishment of the rule of law and efforts to reduce corruption. Finally, rule of law is necessary to effectively address the drivers of violent conflict, illicit financial flows, and impunity, and to provide a legal framework which ensures impartiality and predictability.”
Businesses that implement principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness within their operations and relationships can promote these aims by modelling good corporate governance. In doing so, they contribute to creating more just and peaceful social institutions. More broadly, businesses can participate in the UN Global Compact by developing, establishing, and implementing international norms and benchmarks to enhance transparency for both businesses and governments.
If your organisation is not yet a participant in the UN Global Compact, you can learn more about this global initiative by visiting the official website.
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