First Climate renews its Commitment to the United Nations Global Compact
- FC-Newsteam
- 27. Aug.
- 3 Min. Lesezeit
Climate expert reaffirms its alignment with the United Nations' principles on responsible business practices
In its embracing of the “advancement of United Nations values and responsible business practices,” First Climate recommits to the United Nations Global Compact for the coming year. First Climate remains part of dedicated business partners aiming to drive global impact through the seventeen Sustainability Development Goals and demonstrate the collective power of climate stewardship.
First Climate is part of a growing number of businesses that has aligned their operations with ten internationally recognized principles related to human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, which were launched by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2000. First Climate has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2024, joining a global network of companies committed to responsible business practices. Together with corporate participants from more than 160 countries, First Climate continues a collective action to drive positive change toward a more sustainable and inclusive world for all.
As part of an annual review process, First Climate submitted a detailed report responding to more than forty questions about various aspects including governance, human rights & labor, anti-corruption, and environmental efforts. Through the current renewal process, the company’s membership will be extended until the end of July 2026.
Driving Change, Building the Future
“Sustainability is not a one-time achievement — it’s a continuous journey. At First Climate, our membership in the UN Global Compact underscores our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. We work every day to operate responsibly, ethically, and with future generations in mind. As we look ahead, we will continue driving measurable impact through innovation, collaboration, and integrity,” says Linda Manieram, Managing Director of First Climate (Switzerland) AG.
The Ten Principles
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
 HUMAN RIGHTS | 1 Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and 2 make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. |
 LABOUR | 3 Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; 4 the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; 5 the effective abolition of child labour; 6 and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. |
 ENVIRONMENT | 7 Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; 8 undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; 9 and encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. |
 ANTI-CORRUPTION | 10 Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. |
About First Climate
First Climate is a leading global provider of corporate climate and sustainability solutions with 25 years of experience. We develop, finance, and source verified emissions reductions and carbon removal projects worldwide. First Climate also develops tailored procurement strategies for renewable energy, offering a wide range of sourcing options to help our clients reduce their energy-related carbon footprint. Our experienced sustainability consultants also provide companies with cutting-edge solutions for their ESG strategy and reporting.
About the United Nations Global Compact
As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals.
