As a member of Transparency International Norway Jotun is committed to zero
tolerance towards all forms of corruption and to work for the implementation
of values, codes of conduct and anti-corruption programmes covering all of the
organization.
The UNGC focuses on four key areas - human rights, labour, the environment and
anti-corruption – providing companies with 10 principles that help them conduct
business in a responsible, ethical and sustainable manner.
Please see the below table for references to areas of this report demonstrating how
Jotun aligns itself with the UNGC framework.
HUMAN RIGHTS PAGES
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and 38–45, 60–67
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. 38–45, 60–67
LABOUR
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to 38–45, 60–67
collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; 38–45, 60–67
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and 38–45, 60–67
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. 38–45, 60–67
ENVIRONMENT
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; 12–35, 46–47
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and 12–35, 46–47
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. 12–35, 46–47, 52–59
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. 38–39, 60–67
For more information on the Global Compact see www.globalcompact.org
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