Global Compact

NEAS supports the UN Global Compact, and we base the company's CSR policy on the ten principles for social and environmental responsibility stipulated in the Global Compact:

Principle 1

We will support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. At NEAS, internationally proclaimed human rights are the absolute minimum for our responsibility. No commitments or actions at NEAS may compromise global human rights.

Principle 2

We make sure that we are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Normatively, all activities and commitments of ­NE must comply with the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Principle 3

We will uphold the freedom of association and recognise the right to collective bargaining.
NEAS’s minimum standards for social responsibility include freedom of association and collective bargaining. NEAS supports the right of association, union gatherings and collective labour-market bargaining.

Principle 4

We refrain from using all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
NEAS’s minimum standards for social responsibility include refraining from the use of forced and compulsory labour. NEAS refrains from all forms of forced and compulsory labour and refuses to work with any party that uses force or compulsory labour.

Principle 5

We refrain from using all forms of child labour.
NEAS’s minimum standards for social responsibility include refraining from the use of child labour. NEAS refrains from all forms of child labour and refuses to work together with any party that makes use of child labour.

Principle 6

We will eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
NEAS’s minimum standards for social responsibility include non-discriminatory recruitment, employment and trade.

Principle 7

We will support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
NEAS has adapted a progressive climate policy and actively works to reduce carbon emissions and to increase the use of renewable energy.

Principle 8

We will promote greater environmental responsibility.
NEAS has drafted a total concept for the company’s voluntary climate responsibility and also offers a number of climate-friendly and renewable energy solutions to consumers.

Principle 9

We will encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
NEAS is actively involved all over the world in CDM and JI projects that promote the use of clean technology and renewable energy and the conservation of biodiversity.

Principle 10

We will work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Sound business ethics are fundamental at NEAS. Our minimum standards for social responsibility include working against corruption, extortion and bribery.


Read our CSR policy