联合国全球契约十项原则在“一带一路”倡议下基础设施行业的应用

PURPOSE OF THE PUBLICATION ANDACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Publication is an output of the UN Peace and Development Trust Funds (UNPDF) supportedproject (PDF-SDG-2021-8): Implementing 2030 Agenda through UNGC Action Platformon Sustainable Infrastructure for the Belt and Road Initiative to Accelerate the SustainableDevelopment Goals. In his remarks at the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in 2019, theSecretary-General of the United Nations Mr. Antonio Guterres emphasized,“ The five pillars of theBelt and Road — policy coordination, facilities connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integrationand people-to-people exchanges — are intrinsically linked to the 17 Sustainable DevelopmentGoals.” And “the world will benefit from a Belt and Road Initiative that accelerates efforts toachieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. In the Joint Communique of the Leaders' Roundtable of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum forInternational Cooperation, nearly 40 heads of states said: “In the interest of sustainability, wesupport improving cooperation in project preparation and implementation, to promote projectsthat are investable, bankable, economically viable and environment-friendly. We call on allmarket players in the Belt and Road cooperation to fulfill their corporate social responsibility andfollow the principles of UN Global Compact. Supported by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF), the UN Global Compact hasdeveloped its Ten Principles Guide, with the objective of engaging private sector players thatparticipated in infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative to align their operationswith the principles of the Global Compact and ensure that people and the planet prosper as aresult of responsible business conduct that realizes the private sector’s greatest potential toaccelerate the SDGs. We would like to thank the following UN agencies, think tanks, organizations and individuals1fortheir invaluable contribution to the development of the Guide: •The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)•The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)•UN Women•International Labour Organization (ILO)•The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in China We would like to express our appreciation for the invaluable support of the United Nations Peaceand Development Trust Funds (UNPDF) in making this publication available. Sustainable Infrastructure is Key toSustainable Future In our interconnected world, where the pace of change is swift and the challenges multifaceted,the infrastructure sector stands as both a reflection of our aspirations and a foundation forour shared future. In particular, the infrastructure sector, when viewed through the lens ofsustainable development, reveals a landscape of opportunities and challenges because wehave the chance to create projects that respect our planet, uplift communities and operate withunparalleled integrity. The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Ourambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the TenPrinciples and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companiesand ecosystems that enable change. In this regard, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compactcan enrich this landscape by providing actionable insights and best practices that transforminfrastructure from mere physical constructs to holistic, sustainable endeavors. The report, "Global Compact Ten Principles Applied in Infrastructure Sectors under the BRI: APractical Guide for Private Sector Players”, offers a profound exploration into the transformativepotential and responsibilities inherent in infrastructure development. As we navigate thecomplexities of global infrastructure development, this guide serves as a beacon, illuminating thepath towards responsible and sustainable practices. The guide relates the harmonious integration of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compactto the infrastructure sector. It charts a course for businesses and stakeholders, emphasisingthe need for infrastructure projects that are not only economically robust but also ethicallyimpeccable, environmentally conscious and socially beneficial, including when it comes to jobs. As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) scales across continents, the importance of embracing theseprinciples cannot be overstated. They can ensure that the BRI's legacy is sustainable growth,inclusivity and global cooperation. The depth and breadth of this guide is indicative of the collaborative spirit generated during itscompilation. Drawing from diverse case studies, expert insights and practical recommendations,the guide paints a picture of what responsible infrastructure development can and shouldlook like. I am deeply grateful to the authors, contributors and the myriad of stakeholders whohave lent their voices and expertise to this endeavor. Their collective wisdom not only enrichesthis guide but als