ETHICS

Businesses should support and respect internationally accepted human rights;

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Businesses should always ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

 

Companies should support freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;

 

Companies should work towards the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;

 

Companies should work towards the effective abolition of child labour;

 

Businesses should endeavour to eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation.

 

Companies should exercise precaution in their approach to environmental challenges;

 

Companies should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;

 

Companies should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

 

Companies should counter any form of corruption, including extortion and bribery.