UN Global Compact

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The United Nations (UN) Global Compact was proposed by the Secretary General of the UN in 1999 and consists of 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. The top management of companies that become signatories to the Global Compact pledge their commitment and, within the scope of their enterprises, promise to work consistently to achieve the objectives espoused under the 10 principles. Since signing the Global Compact in June 2011, Yamaha has actively worked to cooperate with the Global Compact Network Japan in conducting subcommittees.

The 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact

Human Rights 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.
Labor 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 labor;
Principle 5： the effective abolition of child labor; 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;
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.