HES is committed to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. “By incorporating the ten principles of the UNGC into our strategies, policies and procedures, and by establishing a culture of integrity, we are not only upholding our basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success,” said a spokesperson for HES.
“An uplift of their Code of Conduct including an extended compliance campaign is at hand and fits in seamlessly to this commitment. Corporate Sustainability begins with a principles-based approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Responsible businesses apply the same values and principles wherever they have a presence and know that good practices in one area should not offset harm in another,” added the spokesperson.
Marielle Hoeijmans, general counsel at HES International, commented: “Current societal challenges have become too large for an individual company to solve alone. Joining efforts and being connected to a ‘global family’ such as the UNGC, enables us to set effective steps. We want to create long-term growth and value for all our stakeholders including employees, customers, shareholders and the communities and countries in which we operate. And that’s exactly the reason why we have committed ourselves to the Ten Principles of the UNCG.”
Nicole Schaffroth, sustainability manager at HES International added: “Signatories of the Ten Principles are expected to take action to advance on the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). These SDGs represent 17 of the largest global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. We are using the SDGs as a guideline for developing a Sustainability Program.”
HES supports public accountability and transparency and is therefore also committed to report on its progress within one year of joining the UN Global Compact, and annually thereafter according to the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP) policy.
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