VF Corp. announced on Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, its support and commitment to the goals of the United Nations Global Compact and the Women’s Empowerment Principles. The UNGC is a voluntary initiative, and its 10 principles are based on commitments for executives to support human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption goals. VF, the parent company of Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies, will submit annual communications on its progress with these U.N. guidelines, said VF Interior Director, Government Affairs and Global Impact, and Human Rights Julie Sutton. “The social and environmental issues exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have been extraordinary, and we believe, now more than ever, that business has a crucial role to play in respecting human rights and protecting the environment,” she said.
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VF Corporation Stands Up for Human Rights, Endorses the United Nations Global Compact and the Women s Empowerment Principles
VF Corporation Stands Up for Human Rights, Endorses the United Nations Global Compact and the Women s Empowerment Principles
On Human Rights Day, VF reaffirms commitment to people and planet with a lens on a stronger recovery after Covid-19
Published 12-14-20
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UN Global Compact provides universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity, or location. The voluntary initiative is based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and take the necessary action to support human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption goals, as outlined in the UNGC’s Ten Principles. The Women’s Empowerment Principles represent seven principles produced by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) designed to advance equalit
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UN Global Compact provides universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity, or location. The voluntary initiative is based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and take the necessary action to support human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption goals, as outlined in the UNGC’s Ten Principles. The Women’s Empowerment Principles represent seven principles produced by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) designed to advance equality and empower women. Both initiatives align with and help further the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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