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Anti-corruption and integrity
The business case for integrity
The report issues a call to action for companies of all sizes to put integrity at the heart of their operations, affirming that organisations that uphold ethical conduct are more resilient in times of uncertainty. Developed jointly by ICC, the United Nations Global Compact and Transparency International, the report highlights the imperative for business to lead with integrity in an increasingly complex global environment.
Integrity is a strategic driver of resilience and long-term value.
In a world where geopolitical tensions are fragmenting regulatory cooperation and testing multilateral norms, the private sector must rise to the occasion, not just complying but also leading with integrity.
The present report is an updated call to action by ICC, the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and Transparency International.
Benefits of leading with integrity include:
- Enhancing corporate value and brand equity
- Strengthening and sustaining resilient and responsible supply chains
- Facilitating investor confidence
- Improving market access and business opportunities
- Attracting principled and purpose-driven talent
- Contributing to long-term, sustainable growth
- Mitigating the growing risk of reputational damage
Emerging enforcement landscapes, where anti-corruption rules are inconsistently applied across jurisdictions, remain a concern.
This creates legal uncertainty, politicised scrutiny and higher compliance costs. Companies must therefore build strong internal cultures of ethics and transparency, regardless of external enforcement pressures.
Technology – particularly artificial intelligence – can serve as a powerful enabler of integrity.
When deployed responsibly and with adequate governance, AI can strengthen risk monitoring, due diligence, whistleblowing systems and investigative processes.
No company can tackle systemic corruption alone, collective action is needed.
Business-led coalitions are necessary to level the playing field, advance common standards and foster transparent markets. Initiatives such as the ICC Global Commission on Business Integrity, Transparency International’s Business Principles and the UN Global Compact’s 10th Principle are key mechanisms for coordinating such efforts.
Strengthening integrity frameworks is an investment in the future.
ICC, UN Global Compact and Transparency International call for strengthening integrity frameworks. Now is the time to lead with conviction, embed integrity at the core of all decisions, and to set the standard conduct for the generations to come.
