United Nations Global Compact

AVANT Group Corporation signed the United Nations Global Compact ("UNGC"), advocated by the United Nations, and was registered as a participating company on August 25, 2020. The Company have also joined Global Compact Network Japan, a local network in Japan.

 

UNGC's 10 Principles in the 4 Fields are essential elements in the realization of the AVANT Group's Corporate Philosophy. The Avant Group supports the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact, which consist of the 4 fields of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, and is actively working to resolve social issues in order to realize a sustainable society.

The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

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.

Labor

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.