UN Global Compact

The Global Compact is a global alliance of organisations which seeks to cooperate with private business to protect human rights, ensure compliance with labour standards, encourage environmental responsibility and combat corruption.


Members of the Global Compact are expected to report to their stakeholders on an annual basis about the progress they have made implementing the principles of the Global Compact.

The Linde Group is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. In accordance with the guidelines, the company will submit its report on progress to the Global Compact Office.

The Global Compact comprises more than 2000 companies. Within that network, we will continue to promote dialogue on the issue of corporate responsibility and will use this opportunity for an international exchange of ideas to ensure that our commitment is as effective as possible.

The 10 principles of the UN Global Compact

Human Rights

Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
Principle 2: Businesses should make sure they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour Standards

Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Principle 4: Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
Principle 5: Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labour.
Principle 6: Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
Principle 8: Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
Principle 9: Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.