Solvay is a signatory to the UN Global Compact(*) and supports the 10 principles with respect to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
Under the auspices of the Global Compact initiative established by the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, NGOs, international businesses and labor organizations as well as representatives from the world of science and politics are working closely together with the aim of forging a global economy based on the principles of sustainable development.
“The Solvay group expressly supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, all of which align with our Group's values and policies. Solvay is committed to advance those principles within its sphere of influence by incorporating the UN Global Compact and its principles within its strategy, culture and day-to-day operations”
September 2012 - Jean-Pierre Clamadieu - Chief Executive Officer
(*) UN Global Comact signed in 2011 by Christian Jourquin
Solvay Advanced criteria COP
Solvay is reporting according to the Advanced Programme and communicates on the 24 advanced criteria. See the Solvay COP 2012.
The 10 principles of the Global Compact
| Human Rights |
- Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
- Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
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| Labor |
- Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
- Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.
- Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor.
- Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
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| Environmental |
- Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
- Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
- Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
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| Anti-corruption |
- Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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