The United Nations Global Compact is the largest and most important initiative for corporate responsibility worldwide. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact promote the vision of an inclusive and sustainable world economy with benefits for all people, communities and markets, both now and in the future.
The Wilo Group supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and promotes them within its sphere of influence. In its sustainability reporting, Wilo provides annual information on the progress made in implementing and integrating the objectives and principles of the UN Global Compact. In doing so, the company considers all processes and structures worldwide.
Ten principles
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
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 labour
Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour; and
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; and
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.
