UN GLOBAL COMPACT
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UN GLOBAL COMPACTThe UN Global Compact (UNGC) is a strategic policy initiative of the United Nations which encourages companies around the world to adhere to ten principles of responsible business relating to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Strauss Group has participated in the UNGC since 2008. |
Statement of continued support for the UN Global CompactOn behalf of Strauss Group, I confirm our continuing participation in the UN Global Compact. We commit to upholding and promoting the ten principles of the Global Compact and supporting the broad objectives of social, humanitarian and environmental goals. We confirm our intention to adhere to these principles and continue to promote them within our companies and with our business partners. We report annually on our progress with our Sustainability Reports which are available on our website. |
Gadi Lesin President and CEO Strauss Group |
GRI G4 Content Index
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UN Global Compact Index and GRI cross-reference table
| Global Compact Principles | Our Position | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. | Respecting human rights at Strauss is a core value. We conduct our business responsibly according to the highest ethical standards, including respect for all human beings and acknowledgement of their rights. We make our suppliers aware of our human rights standards and encourage them to adopt similar standards. |
| 2 | Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. | Respecting human rights at Strauss is a core value. We conduct our business responsibly according to the highest ethical standards, including respect for all human beings and acknowledgement of their rights. We make our suppliers aware of our human rights standards and encourage them to adopt similar standards. |
| 3 | Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. | We respect the rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining. We maintain a collaborative relationship with employees and address issues relating to their rights in a positive manner. |
| 4 | Businesses should support the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor. | We do not engage in any practice which could be construed as forced labor. Strauss Group employees are employed lawfully and of their own free will. |
| 5 | Businesses should support the effective abolition of child labor. | We respect and support the rights of children and we are committed to safeguarding their interests. We do not employ children in any part of our business. |
| 6 | Businesses should support the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. | We maintain a policy of equal opportunity and inclusive practices for new and current employees in all matters relating to their employment with Strauss Group |
| 7 | Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. | We adopt environmentally-oriented practices in all our operations and have established targets to reduce our impacts on the environment. We aim to drive such practices through our supply chain and work to identify food technologies which support efficient food supply and a reduction in food waste. |
| 8 | Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. | We adopt environmentally-oriented practices in all our operations and have established targets to reduce our impacts on the environment. We aim to drive such practices through our supply chain and work to identify food technologies which support efficient food supply and a reduction in food waste. |
| 9 | Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. | We adopt environmentally-oriented practices in all our operations and have established targets to reduce our impacts on the environment. We aim to drive such practices through our supply chain and work to identify food technologies which support efficient food supply and a reduction in food waste. |
| 10 | Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. | We are committed to behaving with integrity and act against all forms of corruption. |
