The ACI group has consistently demonstrated its commitment towards its employees and the environment over the years. It has been recognized as the practitioner and promoter of socially responsible business behaviour.
To take this commitment even further, ACI has endorsed the Principles of Global Compact on August 18, 2003. The Global Compact is a remarkable initiative sponsored by the United Nations Secretary General Koffi Annan. It is based on a very simple notion: whether or not required by law, corporations should enforce basic human rights and accepted labour and environmental standards in all their business activities, to counterbalance possible negative effects of globalization.
The compact calls on companies to embrace the ten universal principles in the key areas of human rights, labour standards and the environment.
These ten principles are:
Human Rights
- To support and respect International Human Rights within the company's sphere of influence.
- To make sure that their own corporations are not complicit with Human Rights Violation.
Labour
- To end discrimination in the workplace.
- Abolition of child labour.
- The right to collective bargaining and recognition of freedom of association.
- To eliminate the use of forced and compulsory labour.
Environment
- To support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
- To undertake initiative to promote greater environmental responsibility.
- To encourage the diffusion of environmentally friendly technology.
Anti-Corruption
- To work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
ACI pledges to keep all its employees, customers, shareholders and suppliers regularly informed about the compact and the company’s initiatives to uphold the principles
