UN Global Compact Membership
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
For us, sustainability starts with values. The UN Global Compact provides a clear, principles-based framework that guides responsible business worldwide. At its core are four focus areas: human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
The idea is simple: companies should live up to the same high standards wherever they operate. Doing well in one area can never justify harm in another. By embedding the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into our strategy, culture and daily operations, we commit not only to people and planet, but also to building long-term business success on a foundation of integrity.
These commitments are made concrete in the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, which set out the universal guidelines every responsible business should follow. The Ten Principles are based on internationally accepted standards, including 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 United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
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
- 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 corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Making Global Goals Local Business
Van de Velde Packaging is member of the UN Global Compact since 25 November 2024.
Our Commitments
1. Leadership commitment
Our Chairman of the Board has formally committed to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Commitment letter available here.
2. Continuous progress
Starting in 2025, we will submit our annual Communication on Progress (CoP). Through this online report, we share openly how we integrate the Ten Principles into our strategy, culture and daily operations. It reflects our ongoing efforts to contribute to the UN’s broader goals, with a special focus on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our CoP reports
Each year, we publish our Communication on Progress (CoP) to show transparently how we put the Ten Principles into practice.
2025: UNGC COP Viewer