In 2021, we joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. We’re working to continue expanding upon and leveraging the Ten Principles of the United Nations' ESG goals established in the Global Compact. across our environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. Here’s how the UN ESG principles line up with our sustainability priorities.
Environment
The Environment pillar of our ESG strategy reflects the environment UN ESG principles of the UNGC, encouraging businesses to:
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PRINCIPLE 7: Adopt a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
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PRINCIPLE 8: Conduct environmentally responsible activities
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PRINCIPLE 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
People
The People pillar of our ESG strategy aligns with the labor principles of the United Nations ESG goals established in the UNGC, requiring businesses to uphold:
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PRINCIPLE 3: The freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
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PRINCIPLE 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor
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PRINCIPLE 5: he effective abolition of child labor
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PRINCIPLE 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
Governance
The Governance pillar of our ESG strategy encompasses the human rights and anticorruption principles of the United Nations ESG goals established in the UNGC, calling on businesses to:
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PRINCIPLE 1: Support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
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PRINCIPLE 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses
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PRINCIPLE 10: Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery
Frequently Asked Questions About Zurn Elkay and the UN Global Compact
Is Zurn Elkay a UN Global Compact participant?
Yes. Zurn Elkay joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in 2021, committing to its voluntary leadership platform to develop, implement, and disclose responsible business practices. The company continues to build on and leverage the UNGC's Ten Principles across its environmental, social, and governance efforts.
How does Zurn Elkay align with the UN Global Compact?
Zurn Elkay maps the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact directly to the three pillars of its ESG strategy. The Environment pillar reflects Principles 7–9, covering a precautionary approach to environmental challenges and the development of environmentally friendly technologies. The People pillar aligns with the labor principles (3–6), including the right to collective bargaining and the elimination of forced labor, child labor, and workplace discrimination. The Governance pillar encompasses the human rights and anti-corruption principles (1, 2, and 10), from respecting internationally proclaimed human rights to working against corruption in all its forms.
What is a Communication on Progress, and does Zurn Elkay submit one?
A Communication on Progress (CoP) is the annual disclosure that UN Global Compact participants make to report on how they are implementing the Ten Principles. As a participant, the Zurn Elkay Communication on Progress is part of how the company demonstrates ongoing accountability and transparency in advancing its ESG commitments.
What are the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact?
The Ten Principles are a set of universally accepted standards covering four areas: human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. They give companies a shared framework for operating responsibly and are the foundation Zurn Elkay uses to structure its sustainability priorities.