For many years, DEHN has been deeply concerned with the issue of sustainability, successfully integrating a wide range of measures at all levels and in all areas of the company. The family-owned company reconciles ecological, social and economic considerations with legal requirements and societal demands. “It is our corporate obligation to take responsibility for our own actions. We want to do our bit and hand over a planet on which life is worth living to future generations.” says Dr Philipp Dehn (CEO of DEHN SE). “For us, this means: economic growth must go hand in hand with the protection of resources and people. Joining the UN Global Compact is the next step towards a consistently sustainable corporate focus."
DEHN joins UN Global Compact: DEHN now part of the world's largest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance
As the world's largest international organisation for the promotion of sustainable corporate development, the UN Global Compact aims to encourage companies to adopt sustainable and socially responsible business practices and to promote the implementation of the ten principles of the UN Global Compact for a fairer and more sustainable global economy. The principles cover the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Over 24,000 companies and organisations have already signed up to the UN Global Compact, thus contributing to the global vision.
Prior to signing the voluntary commitment, DEHN had already implemented various measures to uphold the principles of sustainability. Past commitment and ongoing activities relevant to sustainability are currently being bundled into a group-wide sustainability strategy. By joining the UN Global Compact, DEHN promises to report annually on its progress in implementing the ten principles and its activities to promote sustainable development. "In doing so, we emphasise our long-standing commitment to sustainable business practices and responsible corporate governance and pledge to actively support and implement the ten principles of the pact," says Susanne Horn, who is responsible for sustainability in her role as Director of Corporate Development. "As participants in this independent and non-partisan initiative under the umbrella of the United Nations, we not only talk about sustainability, but also take concrete measures and make commitments to shape our future in a positive way." The network enables members to contact other companies and exchange best practices or to cooperate with various stakeholders.
Simon Thaler ⎟ Head of Corporate Communications
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