Global Principles

The AVK Group realises that a global presence, demands high ethical standards. Throughout our organisation and in all our actions, we, therefore, recognise the principles laid out in the United Nations Global Compact document, which is a set of core values in the following areas:

Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights

Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labor Standards
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.

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.

Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies

Anti-corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.

High ethical standards and recognition of the above-mentioned principles along with an evolving set of policies form an integral part of the day-to-day operation of our business.