UN Global Compact
In January 2004, Toshiba joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative, pledging to adhere to universal principles covering human rights, labour and the environment. We are determined to integrate the values of this Compact into our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations.
The Global Compact is a voluntary corporate citizenship initiative proposed by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1999 at the World Economic Forum. The Global Compact envisages that in the course of business, companies' fulfilment of their corporate social responsibilities through compliance with internationally recognised principles concerning human rights, labour and the environment will lead to the emergence of a sustainable global economy.
10 Principles of the UN Global Compact
Human Rights
1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour Standards
3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. the effective abolition of child labour; and
6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
10. Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
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