Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) are criteria and frameworks for the consideration of environmental, sustainability and social issues within corporate management, public bodies, governments and authorities. ESG criteria are designed to be embedded in the strategy of all companies in the future. The needs of all stakeholders of all companies, such as employees, customers, suppliers and investors, are to be taken into account in future. And opportunities to create value for all stakeholders should be fairly redistributed in future.
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) are criteria and frameworks for the consideration of environmental, sustainability and social issues within corporate management, public bodies, governments and authorities. ESG criteria are designed to be embedded in the strategy of all companies in the future. The needs of all stakeholders of all companies, such as employees, customers, suppliers and investors, are to be taken into account in future. And opportunities to create value for all stakeholders should be fairly redistributed in future.
Environmental:
This aspect refers to a company's impact on the environment, including issues such as climate change, energy efficiency, resource consumption, waste management and pollution. Companies that focus on environmentally friendly practices and minimize their environmental impact are rated positively in the ESG rating.
Social:
The social aspect of ESG relates to a company's relationships with its employees, customers, suppliers, communities and other relevant stakeholders. This includes issues such as working conditions, human rights, diversity and inclusion, health and safety in the workplace and community engagement. Companies that act in a socially responsible manner and take care of the well-being of their stakeholders receive positive ratings.
Governance:
Governance refers to the way in which a company is managed and controlled. This includes corporate governance, ethics, integrity, transparency, board composition, independent audit and regulatory compliance. Companies with good governance structure and practices are seen as trustworthy and achieve a higher ESG score.
Our values
Excelsior supports the UN Global Compact initiative
We are proudly committed to take responsibility to our business actions and participate in creating the world we want.
The UN Global Compact" is an United Nations initiative to establish the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for businesses worldwide, so they align their operations and strategies to this principles-based approach to doing business. The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact is part of the multi-year strategy to drive business awareness and action in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative and already brings together over 25,350 companies and organizations from civil society, politics and academia in more than 170 countries with the vision of a more inclusive and sustainable economy for the benefit of all people, communities and markets, today and in the future.
"In line with our commitment to these principles, Excelsior GmbH is proud to enhance our sustainability efforts and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future."
Nikolaos Papagiannis, CEO & Founder.
The UN Global Compact" is an United Nations initiative to establish the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for businesses worldwide, so they align their operations and strategies to this principles-based approach to doing business. The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact is part of the multi-year strategy to drive business awareness and action in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative and already brings together over 25,350 companies and organizations from civil society, politics and academia in more than 170 countries with the vision of a more inclusive and sustainable economy for the benefit of all people, communities and markets, today and in the future.
"In line with our commitment to these principles, Excelsior GmbH is proud to enhance our sustainability efforts and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future."
Nikolaos Papagiannis, CEO & Founder.
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Human rights
1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights;
2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
2. make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labor
3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. the effective abolition of child labour; and
6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
4. the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. the effective abolition of child labour; and
6. the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
8. undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
9. encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-corruption
10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
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