UN Global Compact
Since 2002 Océ has subscribed to the Global Compact of the United Nations. This defines ten principles or core values which enjoy universal consensus and are derived from:
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
- The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
- The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
The Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, the following core values in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption:
Human Rights
- Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
- Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses
Labor 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 labor
- Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labor
- Principle 6: The elimination of 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
- Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
Anti-Corruption
- Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery
One of the commitments Océ has taken on in joining the UN Global Compact is to report annually on the steps taken to achieve progress in these areas (Communication on Progress - CoP).
