Agrifirm LATAM joins the UN Global Compact
Agrifirm LATAM has just joined the UN Global Compact, and begins to report annually on its progress in complying with the ten universal principles of the commitment, which include the promotion and protection of human and labor rights, preservation of the environment, expansion of sustainability and fighting corruption. As part of the UN Global Compact, Agrifirm has as one of its main goals to create connections that can maximize the impact of its actions.
Introduction
Royal Agrifirm Group commits to the largest sustainability initiative to defend and promote principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Global Compact | the ten principles
Agrifirm LATAM has just joined the UN Global Compact, and begins to report annually on its progress in complying with the ten universal principles of the commitment, which include the promotion and protection of human and labor rights, preservation of the environment, expansion of sustainability and fighting corruption. As part of the UN Global Compact, Agrifirm has as one of its main goals to create connections that can maximize the impact of its actions.
According to John Dortmans, Director of Agrifirm LATAM: “We reaffirm our commitment and responsibility, together with Brazilian society, for the sustainable development of our business driven by the purpose of building a responsible food chain for future generations, in an ethical and beneficial way for our customers, partners, employees and the environment, considering sustainable, social and governance aspects in all its operations”, he details.
“Agribusiness has a prominent position when we talk about sustainability and our company's global goals are directly related to the commitment made. We are committed to promoting sustainable income, improving efficiency and productivity, promoting animal health, developing a transparent food chain, climate-friendly production and healthy soil”, concludes the Director.
The Global Pact was created by the UN in 2000 and provides tools to expand the involvement of global institutions in sustainability issues. In addition, it enables participation in programs with thematic groups that carry out projects in the areas of Water, Food and Agriculture, Anti-corruption, Human Rights and Labor, Energy and Climate and SDGs. This, which is the largest pact in the world in initiatives aimed at human rights and work, with more than 160 signatory countries.
- Businesses must support and respect the protection of internationally recognized human rights.
- Ensure that you do not participate in violations of these rights.
- Businesses must support freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
- The elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour.
- The effective abolition of child labour.
- Eliminate employment discrimination.
- Businesses must support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
- Develop initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
- Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
- Businesses must fight corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
The members of the Global Compact also assume the responsibility of contributing to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Among them is to guarantee access to quality health, safe drinking water and sanitation for all, and to promote well-being in society. More info: www.unglobalcompact.org.