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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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LISI 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT
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LISI MEMBER OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT PROGRAM
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
The Global Compact is a United Nations initiative launched in 2000
aimed at encouraging businesses worldwide to adopt a socially
responsible attitude by committing to uphold and promote a number
of principles relating to Human Rights, international labor standards,
and anti-corruption. Although it ismainly aimed at the corporateworld,
the Global Compact also encourages participation by civil society,
labor groups, governments, UN agencies, universities and any other
organization.
The signature of the Global Compact is a voluntary initiative by the
company. Member companies undertake to improve every year in each
of the four areas of the Global Compact and are required to submit an
annual report called Communication on Progress (COP) explaining the
progress made.
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LISI’S UNDERTAKING TO UPHOLD
THE TEN PRINCIPLES
LISI has formalized its long-standing commitment to sustainable
development by joining the Global Compact, and by upholding its ten
principles.
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Human Rights
LISI has undertaken to:
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support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed
Human Rights;
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make sure that it is not accomplice of human right violations.
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International labor standards
LISI has undertaken to:
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uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of
the right to collective bargaining;
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contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory
labor;
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contribute to the effective abolition of child labor;
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contribute to the elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.
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Environment
LISI has undertaken to:
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support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
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undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental
responsibility;
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encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally
friendly technologies.
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Anti-corruption
LISI has undertaken to fight corruption in all its forms, including
extortion and bribery.