Ethics Policy

Our ethical approach

Copenhagen Pride welcomes Partners who share our vision for a world where LGBTI+ people are included and respected, and where their rights are upheld and their lives cherished.

We ask our Partners to sign up to the United Nations Standards of Conduct for Business Tackling Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Intersex People, published in early 2024 by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. 

The five standards of conduct are:

  1. Respect the human rights of LGBTI workers, customers and members of the public
  2. Eliminate workplace discrimination against LGBTI employees
  3. Support LGBTI staff at work
  4. Prevent discrimination and related abuses against LGBTI customers, suppliers and distributors – and insist that business partners do the same
  5. Stand up for the human rights of LGBTI+ people in the communities where they do business

There is no cost for a business to sign up to the UN Standard of Conduct, and the process is facilitated by the NGO, Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality.

Last updated November 2024