UN Global Compact
In July 2018, Oxfam GB became a participant of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) and our second Communication on Engagement was published in November 2023.
Oxfam GB has a long history of engagement with the UNGC. We have used our critical friend approach to support UNGC initiatives such as the; Multi Stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) Group of the UNGC & Global Reporting Initiative Action Platform Reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals and were part of the UNGC's Task Team to support the delivery of a Blueprint for SDG Leadership.
The UNGC is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. It is a call to companies to align strategies and operations with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption to advance societal goals, such as the SDGs.
The Ethical Trading Initiative
Oxfam GB is a founder member of Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), with active Board and NGO caucus representation.
The ETI is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. Their vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity.
We have adopted the ETI Base Code of labour practice, which is derived from the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and we have made a commitment to align our existing due diligence processes with the ETI Human Rights Due Diligence Framework.
The Living Wage (UK)
Oxfam has been an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer since 2013 and we have a commitment to pay at least the Living Wage Foundation rate for all UK employees.
We support the Living Wage Foundation because we believe that fair wages, along with more secure, predictable and progressive work can be instrumental in addressing the high levels of poverty we are now seeing in working households in the UK.
Make My Money Matter
At Oxfam we recognise the power and potential of finance to create a fairer and more environmentally sustainable world. The default investment approach in our pension scheme for staff is ethically screened and aligns with our organisational values and mission. Oxfam supports the Make My Money Matter people-powered campaign for all organisations - businesses, NGOs, universities and local authorities - to commit to pension schemes that invest in a better future.