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AGS and Sustainable Development
"A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" 1987 – Mrs Gro Harlem Brundtland, Norwegian Prime Minister.
Sustainable Development is an obligation to which we must urgently respond in order to benefit future generations.
For several years, the AGS Group has incorporated economical, ecological and social aspects into its work functions, thus promoting sustainable development. Our participation in the Global Compact adheres to these principles which AGS has practised for a number of years.
Why Global Compact?
The AGS Group chose to adhere to the United Nation’s Global Compact, only after careful consideration. Unlike the ISO 14001 standard, which only focuses on the environmental aspect of its members' activities, Global Compact goes one step further. It incorporates 10 universal principles that promote environmental protection, human rights, labour standards and anti-corruption.
By virtue of its choice, the AGS Group commits not only to the continuous, efficient management of its carbon footprint, but to continue respecting and promoting the second principle of sustainable development, the social aspect of its economical activity.
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- Environmental
Building new premises in London, equipped with photovoltaic panels and reversible air source heat pumps;- The creation of the European Lift Van, which can be transported via standard carriers, therefore avoiding the transportation of partially-filled containers.
- Centralization of the supply of packing material to all branches which ensures that recycled material is used.
- Social
- Promotion of tolerance and equity values throughout our multicultural Group, which employs people in more than 83 countries;
- Investment in training employees locally and at headquarters;
- Creation of an international code of good behaviour which outlines the rights and duties of all AGS employees, while taking into account local laws and regulations;
- Collaboration with all commercial partners to reduce child labour in specific countries.
Our Objectives
- Environmental: to continue reducing our carbon footprint by:
- Implementing initiatives throughout all AGS branches which are practised locally;
- Promoting actions to partners to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Social:
- Continue working with partners to erdicate child labour;
- Act against corruption.
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