LAYER 1 · Responsible business principles
UN Global Compact – Ten Principles
More than 23,000 companies in over 160 countries have committed to the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. On Sustainability 360° (Bền vững 360°), FTS CSRA experts break down each principle with suggested indicators, explain how to join and outline the 2026 CoP reporting cycle. They also highlight what Vietnamese companies should watch so the commitment goes beyond paper.
Criteria used by FTS Impact Lab
In the Assess tool you can check your initiative against each criterion below (met, partly met, not met, not applicable).
- Principles 1–2: respect human rights and avoid complicity in abuses
- Principles 3–6: freedom of association; no forced labour, child labour or discrimination
- Principles 7–9: precaution, environmental responsibility and clean technology
- Principle 10: work against corruption in all forms, including extortion and bribery
- Top leadership commitment and an annual Communication on Progress (CoP)
Example indicators to track
- Number of the 10 principles with a policy and target
- % employees trained on anti-corruption
- Discrimination incidents recorded and addressed
- GHG emissions and reduction target
FTS Impact Lab refers to this framework for analysis and advice. Results are not a certification or an official conformity assessment.