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
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Human Rights |
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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. |
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Labor |
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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. |
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Environment |
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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. |
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Anti-corruption |
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Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. |
