VodafoneZiggo has joined the UN Global Compact, the global initiative of the United Nations that encourages companies to take responsibility in human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. With this step, the telecoms company commits to the ten fundamental principles of the UN Global Compact and underlines its commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
As a leading telecom company in the Netherlands, VodafoneZiggo is already active in the field of sustainability and social responsibility. Membership of the UN Global Compact marks the next step in strengthening the company's sustainable strategy of the company. With this step, VodafoneZiggo promises to further intensify its activities and products to support customers, employees, and society in achieving a responsible and inclusive future.
A positive impact on society and the environment
“At VodafoneZiggo, we believe it is important to adhere to the UN Global Compact,” says Anne Hustinx, Executive Director External & Legal Affairs and responsible for the sustainability policy of VodafoneZiggo. “This step underlines our commitment to sustainable and fair business practices. Together with our customers, employees and partners we want to continue to make a positive impact on society and the environment. This membership gives us the opportunity to further intensify our efforts and live up to our corporate responsibility.”
About the UN Global Compact
The UN Global Compact is a global initiative that encourages companies focusing on human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Participating organisations are encouraged to actively contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and report transparently on their progress. With this step, VodafoneZiggo joins a network of thousands of companies worldwide that are committed to a more just and sustainable world. The company sees the UN Global Compact as a reinforcement of its existing sustainability policy and an opportunity to cooperate with other frontrunners in this area.