What is the UN Global Compact?
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. It calls on companies and organizations to align their strategies and operations with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. The goal is to actively support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to promote a more inclusive and fair global economy. More than 26,000 companies and organizations around the world have already joined the UN Global Compact. In Germany, the UN Global Compact Network Germany (UN GCD) brings together signatories ranging from major DAX-listed corporations to medium-sized companies and SMEs, as well as representatives from civil society, academia and the public sector. The network offers practical learning and dialogue formats in the areas of Social, Environment, Governance, Reporting & Finance, and SDGs. This helps companies to strategically anchor sustainability within their core business.
Leinhäuser joins the UN Global Compact
By joining the UN Global Compact, Leinhäuser Language Services GmbH officially commits to the ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environment and anti-corruption. The company confirmed its support in a letter to the UN Secretary-General, thereby reinforcing its dedication to responsible and sustainable business practices. These principles are being systematically integrated into the company’s strategy and operational processes to ensure that sustainability is embedded in the core business. This includes the protection of international human rights, respect for fundamental labor standards such as freedom of association and the elimination of forced and child labor, the implementation of measures to protect the environment, and active engagement against all forms of corruption. Furthermore, Leinhäuser is committed to regularly reporting on progress and making its actions transparent. With this step, the company underscores its responsibility to contribute actively to a more sustainable and fair global economy.