Computacenter is committed to carrying out business responsibly. In accordance with the 10 core principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), upon which the Group bases its approach to responsible corporate behaviour, we are focused on three main areas: our people, the environment, and the wider community. In 2009, the Group published its first Communication on Progress (CoP) on the UNGC website. We have continued to provide updated progress year-on-year, which is accepted, then published in accordance with our UNGC participation status.
The UNGC is recognised by businesses worldwide for their commitment and contributions to both the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and enacting the values of the UN Global Compact at every level. Working between over 60 local networks and a worldwide framework, the UNGC helps companies build trust through transparency, promote a clear and concise sustainable agenda, and demonstrate solutions in the face of challenges faced within the business community.
UNGC 10 CORE PRINCIPLES
| Category | Principles |
|---|---|
| Human Rights | |
| Principle 1 | Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and |
| Principle 2 | ensure that are not complicit in human rights abuses. |
| Labour Standards | |
| 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 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; and |
| 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. |
Being a socially responsible business benefits the environment, the community, our shareholders, customers, and employees alike. We are therefore committed to carrying out business responsibly and we remain a committed signatory of the United Nations Global Compact. As part of this, we incorporate the Ten Principles of the UNGC into our strategy, culture, and day-today operations, as part of our ethical and responsible business practices.
