Kopenhagen Fur supports the United Nations' Global Compact

The many companies of the world must be part of the solution for the social, political and economic challenges that exist today. This is the idea behind the UN Global Compact, a programme created by the United Nations which now numbers approx. 10,000 companies spread across 130 nations supporting the initiative.

Being a member of the UN Global Compact, Kopenhagen Fur is obligated to run the company within the framework of the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles. This framework incorporates human rights, labour standards, environment and anti-corruption.

Members of the UN Global Compact are required to report annually about status and progress. Kopenhagen Fur’s reports can be viewed on the UN Global Compact’s website.

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. 

Labour

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 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;

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.