GPM Global · Member Since 2013 · First Project Management Organization to Join
GPM® and the
UN Global Compact
A Legacy of Leadership in Sustainable Project Management™
Since 2013, GPM has been an active member of the UN Global Compact — the first project management organization to join this global initiative. Over more than a decade, GPM has embedded the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact across project governance, decision-making, and professional standards, making sustainable and ethical practice a core requirement of how projects are planned and delivered.
The UN Global Compact, launched in 2000, is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing together businesses, UN agencies, civil society, and governments to advance a more just, sustainable, and resilient global economy. With over 4,100 participating companies across more than 100 countries, it drives collective action to align corporate strategy with broader UN goals including the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Ten Principles
The Ten Principles are derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the UN Convention Against Corruption. They enjoy universal consensus and define the minimum threshold for responsible business conduct.
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Human Rights
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Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
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Principle 2: Businesses must ensure they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
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Labour
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Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
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Principle 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
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Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour.
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Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
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Environment
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Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
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Principle 8: Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
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Principle 9: Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
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Anti-Corruption
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Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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We encourage all organizations to pledge their support for these ten principles and integrate them into project governance, procurement, and organizational policy.
GPM’s UN Engagement — 2012 to Present
| 2013 |
Architects of a Better World Leadership Summit — New York City |
| 2013 |
UN Business for Peace Initiative — Founding Signatory |
| 2013 |
Sustainable Development Goals Working Group — New York City |
| 2014 |
10th Principle Anniversary Event and Panel Facilitator — New York City |
| 2015 |
UNGC / GRI Summit for Volunteer Reporting — Beijing |
| 2015 |
+15: Business as a Force for Good — United Nations, New York City |
| 2015 |
Caring for Climate Business Forum at COP21/CMP11 — Paris, Le Bourget |
| 2016 |
Leaders Summit and Dinner — United Nations, New York City |
| 2017 |
US Network Symposium: Making Global Goals Local Business — New York City |
| 2018–Present |
Annual Leadership Summits — ongoing participation |
