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An Introduction to Linkages between UN Global Compact Principles and ISO 260000 Core Subjects

The release of “ISO 26000: Guidance standard on social responsibility”gives a boost to ongoing efforts by the UN Global Compact to establish widespread common understanding of corporate responsibility principles. ISO 26000 and the UN Global Compact are connected by a fundamental belief that organizations should behave in a socially responsible way. This short publication provides a high-level overview of the key linkages between the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles and the core subjects of social responsibility defined by ISO 26000 (human rights, labour practices, the environment,fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvement). To download the full publication, please either click on the left image or click here.

ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems

This is the first international anti-bribery management system standard designed to help organisations combat bribery risk in their own operations and throughout their global value chains. Organisations can choose to be certified under ISO 37001, which requires an organisation’s anti-bribery management system to meet minimum criteria outlined by the standard. While certification under ISO 37001 does not serve to guarantee that no bribery has occurred or will not take place in relation to an organisation, compliance to the standard can demonstrate appropriate measures undertaken by an organisation to prevent bribery.

Corporate Disclosure on Business Integrity in ASEAN

Only half of top ASEAN listed companies publicaly disclose their commitment to anti-corruption

A joint research by ASEAN CSR Network (ACN) and National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations (CGIO) revealed that on average, only 54 per cent of the top listed companies in five ASEAN countries have a publicly disclosed commitment to anti-corruption.

Some key findings:

  • Companies scored an average of 45 per cent in their overall level of disclosure across the five ASEAN countries;
  • 96 per cent of companies expressed a commitment to comply with relevant laws and regulations in their country;
  • Only 14 per cent of the companies disclosed that their anti-corruption policy explicitly applies to third parties acting on behalf of the company;
  • On average, 59 per cent of the companies had a policy covering gifts, hospitality and expenses
  • Only 19 per cent of the companies disclosed that they explicitly prohibit facilitation payments;
  • Only 31 per cent of companies disclosed policy covering political contributions.
 

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