Income, Jobs, Pollution and Severe Weather are among main concerns. economiesuisse

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1 Income, Jobs, Pollution and Severe Weather are among main concerns economiesuisse

2 Two megatrends on collision course Finite resources Population growth Ecosystems 60% loss «Surprise» Urbanization Climate dilemma Risk management challenge economiesuisse

3 Outline 1. Some International References - Global Compact - OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - Ruggie-Framework 2. Current Activities and Business Engagement - ICC - economiesuisse - Global Compact Network Switzerland 3. Roadmap ahead economiesuisse 19/11/14 Seite 3

4 1. Some International References economiesuisse

5 Global Compact economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 5

6 THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Overview Launched on 26 July 2000 in New York with roughly 40 businesses A more sustainable and inclusive global economy. Multi-stakeholder platform for collective action Rooted in universally accepted conventions: Universal Declaration of Human Rights ILO Declaration Rio Declaration UN Convention Against Corruption economiesuisse

7 THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT The 10 Principles 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 Standards 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 all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. economiesuisse

8 THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Vision and Mission VISION A more sustainable and inclusive global economy. TWO COMPLEMENTARY OBJECTIVES Make the ten principles part of business strategy, operations and culture everywhere. Take action in support of UN goals and issues Internalization Contribution to Development economiesuisse

9 The Global Compact clarified The Global Compact is... a voluntary initiative to promote and advance responsible business. a universal value framework to help business get organized. a global network of like-minded businesses and other stakeholders. a platform for innovation. The Global Compact is not... a regulatory body. a substitute for regulation at the national or international level. a PR exercise. economiesuisse 9

10 THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT TODAY Key Facts & Figures 8,000 business participants in 145 countries 4,000 non-business participants from civil society, labour, academia Equal representation in developed and developing world Half small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) 101 Local Networks around the world economiesuisse

11 THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT TODAY Networks Around the World

12 2. Report on the XII Annual Local Network Forum Source: Bonini, Sheila; Görner, economiesuisse The business of sustainability: Putting it into practice, McKinsey & Company, 2011.

13 2. Report on the XII Annual Local Network Forum New: Local Network - Progression Model Source: Bonini, Sheila; Görner, economiesuisse The business of sustainability: Putting it into practice, McKinsey & Company, 2011.

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15 OECD MNE Guidelines economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 15

16 Declaration on International Investment and MNE 1. Guidelines for MNE 2. National Treatment 3. Conflicting Requirements 4. International Investment Incentives and Disincentives economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 16

17 PART I. OECD GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES Preface I. Concepts and Principles II. General Policies III. Disclosure IV. Human Rights V. Employment and Industrial Relations VI. Environment VII. Combating Bribery, Bribe Solicitation and Extortion VIII. Consumer Interests IX. Science and Technology X. Competition XI. Taxation economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 17

18 PART II. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES Amendment of the Decision of the Council I. National Contact Points II. The Investment Committee III. Review of the Decision Commentary on the Implementation Procedures I. Procedural Guidance for NCPs II. Procedural Guidance for the Investment Committee Procedural Guidance I. National Contact Points II. Investment Committee economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 18

19 National Contact Point Switzerland economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 19

20 Final Statements NCP Switzerland Final statement Nestlé Russia Last modification: Final statement el Cerrejon Last modification: Final statement Nestlé Indonesia Last modification: Closing statement Triumph Thailand/Philippines Last modification: Closing Statement ECOM Uzbekistan Last modification: Closing statement Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A. Uzbekistan Last modification: Closing statement Paul Reinhart AG Uzbekistan Last modification: Final Statement Mopani/Glencore Zambia Last modification: economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 20

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22 Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (John Ruggie Framework) Framework: Protect, Respect and Remedy 1. State Duty to protect - Clarity of expectations and consistency of rule 2. Corporate Responsibility to Respect - Blueprint for Companies 3. Access to Remedy - Adequate accountability and effective redress (judicial and non-judicial) economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 22

23 Implementation - Integration in 2011 revision OECD MNE Guidelines - National Implementation Plans - Website: - UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 23

24 2. Current Activities and Business Engagement economiesuisse

25 Done well, though, [CSR] is not some separate activity that companies do on the side, a corner of corporate life reserved for virtue: it is just good business. The Economist economiesuisse

26 THE CASE FOR CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY An Evolution Innovation Sustainable Business Models CS as Value Creation Fundamental Strategic and Operational Impact Compliance Provide funding and skills CS as Risk Management CS as Corporate Philanthropy Medium to High Strategic and Operational Impact Little Strategic or Operational Impact UN Global Compact economiesuisse

27 Vision and Mission Vision A more sustainable and inclusive global economy. Two ObjecCves 1. Make the ten principles part of business strategy, operations and culture everywhere. 2. Take action in support of UN goals and issues including the Millennium Development Goals Internalization Contribution to society/ development economiesuisse 27

28 Corporate Responsibility is an Evolution Innovation Sustainable Business Models CSR as Value Creation Fundamental Strategic & Operational Impact Compliance CSR as Risk Management Medium to High Strategic and Operational Impact Provide funding and skills CSR as Corporate Philanthropy Little Strategic or Operational Impact UN Global Compact economiesuisse 28

29 NESTLE «Creating Shared Value» economiesuisse 29

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31 Volvo Safety committement economiesuisse 31

32 economiesuisse - National Contact Point OECD MNE Guidelines - SKMR Swiss Centre of Competence for Human Rights - Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue - Various consultations - Discussion Round with Parliamentarians - Ad Hoc Working Group on CSR (jointly with SwissHoldings) - Participation in BIAC/OECD MNE-Committee - Secretariat ICC Switzerland economiesuisse 32

33 International Chamber of Commerce - Interlocutor of UN Organisations - Rio+20 Process - Post-2015 Goals - Advisory Board Global Compact - Commission on Corporate Responsibility and Anti- Corruption - Green Economy Roadmap - ICC Switzerland Host Organisation for Global Compact Network Switzerland economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 33

34 ICC GREEN ECONOMY ROADMAP A guide for business, policymakers and society

35 Global Compact Network Switzerland - Business driven, exchange of experience - Human Rights, Reporting - Dialogue with «Corporate Justice» - Cooperation with DEZA, SECO - Stakeholder Council, Program Committee - Focus Program 2015: Human rights - Stakeholder Dialogue, Implementation Tools - Brokerage - Increase of Secretariat and Budget economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 35

36 Global Compact Network Switzerland Prospects economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 36

37 3. Roadmap ahead economiesuisse

38 PlaDorms for AcCon: Environment 38

39 AnC- CorrupCon 39

40 Human Rights 40

41 Federal CSR Strategy and National Implementation Ruggie Framework - CSR-Strategy - Federal Council - preparation SECO - National Implementation of Ruggie-Framework - Motion in Parliament - Report - Campaign «Corporate Justice» - Petition - Comparative report - Company Law economiesuisse 41

42 Post-2015 Process - New global agenda on how to end poverty and how to promote sustainable development - Post-2015 Summit (September 2015) - Preparatory process is underway, the business community is involved: - UN Development Group (UNDG) Dialogues on Implementation of the Post-2015 Development Agenda - Second UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries - Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - Third UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 42

43 Post-2015 Agenda Environment Social Dev. Social Dev. Economy Environment Environment Social Dev. Economy Economy Environment Environment Social Dev. Economy Environment Environment Social Dev. Social Dev. Economy Economy Social Dev. Economy Millennium Development Goals Sustainable Development Goals economiesuisse 43

44 17 Post-2015 Development Goals (I) 1: Poverty 2: Hunger, food security 3: Healthy lives 4: Quality education 5: Gender equality 6: Water, sanitation 7: Energy 8: Economic growth, employment 9: Infrastructure, industrialization and innovation 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries 11: Cities and human settlements 12: Consumption and production patterns 13: Climate change 14: Oceans, seas and marine resources 15: Terrestrial ecosystems 16: Peaceful societies, access to justice 17: Implementation and global partnership economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 44

45 Continuing Processes - Companies - Associations - Cooperation Global Compact Network Switzerland with DEZA - OECD work - NCP Switzerland - Annual Forum - UN Council for Human Rights - Negotiation of binding Convention economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 45

46 Business is the solution not the problem The role of the public sector is fundamental and pivotal, while the private sector contribution is indispensable. UNCTAD World Investment Report 2014 economiesuisse 19/11/14 Page 46