United Nations Global Compact
Christie Communications supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan first proposed the Global Compact in an address to the World Economic Forum on January 31, 1999. He challenged world business leaders to help build the social and environmental pillars required to sustain the new global economy and make globalization work for all the world’s people. His proposal was well received, and the Compact’s operational phase was launched at UN headquarters on July 26, 2000. The Compact encompasses the following principles: 

Human Rights 
Principle 1: The support and respect of the protection of international human rights; 
Principle 2: The refusal to participate or condone human rights abuses.

Labour 
Principle 3: The support of freedom of association and the recognition of the right to collective bargaining;  
Principle 4: The abolition of compulsory labour; 
Principle 5: The abolition of child labour; 
Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation. 

Environment 
Principle 7: The implementation of a precautionary and effective program to environmental issues;
Principle 8: Initiatives that demonstrate environmental responsibility;  
Principle 9: The promotion of the diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption 
Principle 10: The promotion and adoption of initiatives to counter all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.