329-35 Corporate Governance: The Foundation for Corporate Citizenship and Sustainable Business

Summary

This resource provides an overview of how corporate citizenship links directly to three fundamental functions of boards and their directors’ duties to the companies and shareowners they serve: Protecting stakeholder rights and interests, Managing risk and, Creating long-term business value.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2009

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions