The Global Sullivan
Principles
Preamble
The objectives of the Global Sullivan Principles are to support
economic, social and political justice by companies where they do business;
to support human rights and to encourage equal opportunity at all levels
of employment, including racial and gender diversity on decision making
committees and boards; to train and advance disadvantaged workers for
technical, supervisory and management opportunities; and to assist with
greater tolerance and understanding among peoples; thereby, helping
to improve the quality of life for communities, workers and children
with dignity and equality.
Principles
As a company which endorses the Global Sullivan Principles we will
respect the law, and as a responsible member of society we will apply
these Principles with integrity consistent with the legitimate role
of business. We will develop and implement company policies, procedures,
training and internal reporting structures to ensure commitment to these
principles throughout our organisation. We believe the application of
these Principles will achieve greater tolerance and better understanding
among peoples, and advance the culture of peace.
Accordingly, we will:
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Express our support
for universal human rights and, particularly, those of our employees,
the communities within which we operate, and parties with whom we do business.
Promote equal opportunity for our employees at all levels of the company
with respect to issues such as colour, race, gender, age, ethnicity or
religious beliefs, and operate without unacceptable worker treatment such
as the exploitation of children, physical punishment, female abuse, involuntary
servitude, or other forms of abuse.
Respect our employees' voluntary freedom of association.
Compensate our employees to enable them to meet at least their basic needs
and provide the opportunity to improve their skill and capability in order
to raise their social and economic opportunities.
Provide a safe and healthy workplace; protect human health and the environment;
and promote sustainable development.
Promote fair competition including respect for intellectual and other
property rights, and not offer, pay or accept bribes.
Work with governments and communities in which we do business to improve
the quality of life in those communities - their educational, cultural,
economic and social well-being - and seek to provide training and opportunities
for workers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Promote the application of these principles by those with whom we do business.
We will be transparent in our implementation of these principles and provide
information which demonstrates publicly our commitment to them.
The Global Compact
Principles
The United Nations
Global Compact Principles are derived from the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, the International Labour Organisations Declaration on the
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the Rio Declaration on Environment
and Development.
The nine principles
are:
Human Rights
Principle 1:Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally
proclaimed human rights within their sphere of influence; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour Standards
Principle 3:Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and
the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to
environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;
and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally
friendly technologies
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