Governing Principles

The governance structure of the GCNB is set up to promote greater ownership of the initiative by Belgian participants of the UN Global Compact and other stakeholders, as well as to bring together corporate social responsibility activities within a coherent organizational structure to achieve greater public-private partnership and tangible impact.

The GCNB activities are funded through voluntary contributions from its members.

Mission

The mission of the GCNB is to promote the Global Compact and its principles in Belgium and to support the progress of its members with respect to implementation of the ten Global Compact principles through learning, dialogue and partnerships, while also creating opportunities for multi-stakeholder dialogue and advocacy through collective actions.

Furthermore, the GCNB wants to deepen the involvement of all participants and other Local Networks through activities and events and promote action in support of broader UN goals.

Network objectives

• Serve as a Global Compact outreach mechanism in Belgium to engage more Belgian organizations by implementing an active recruitment strategy
• Provide a country forum for learning and constructive exchange of Corporate Social Responsibility practices. The Network will encourage its members to develop and share case Studies; contribute to peer learning by organizing events, and/or establishing discussion forums and activities organized around national and local priorities related to responsible business.
• Identify critical issues related to corporate social responsibility, human rights, labour standards, climate change and environmentally responsible business practices and propose practical solutions in cooperation with other UN Global Compact Networks abroad.
• To advise the Belgian companies that are Global Compact participants with the implementation of the ten principles of the Global Compact and with the preparation of their annual "Communication on Progress" report.
• Act as a national platform for outreach and dialogue on issues related to the ten GC principles, responsible corporate citizenship and the advancement of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
• Work in partnership with other networks and organisations who work towards Corporate Citizenship-related or similar objectives.

Steering Committee

The Belgian Network is governed by a Steering Committee, which meets periodically to review strategy and outline new developments. Mrs Iris Van der Veken, Manager Corporate affairs Rosy Blue holds the chair of the Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee works to help the Network achieve its aims and is responsible for implementing decisions made by the Belgian Network, formulation of the annual budget, and overall promotion of the UN Global Compact in Belgium. It reports to the full membership at Belgian Network meetings.

The Steering Committee comprises:

FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Co-operation - Karla Basselier – Focal Point
Rosy Blue - Iris Van der Veken - Chair
Ernst & Young - Flavia Micilotta - Communication
JCI Belgium - Christophe Cool - Treasurer
Efico - Chantal Lhermite - Advisor
Logos - Tom Antonissen – Advisor