Participation in the UNGC

Ensuring DIC Remains a Globally Trusted Corporate Citizen with a Proud Reputation

Leveraging its Position as a Global Manufacturer of Fine Chemicals to Support the UNGC 

Seeking to fulfill its responsibilities as a member of the international community in a more proactive manner, in December 2010 the DIC Group became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and pledged its support for the Ten Principles of the UNGC. Inaugurated in 2000, the UNGC is a voluntary initiative for companies that seek to achieve sustainable development. Companies and organizations worldwide have pledged their support for the UNGC in the belief that global sustainable development is possible if companies align their business practices with, and fulfill their social responsibilities in, 10 globally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and the prevention of corruption.

Applying the Ten Principles of the UNGC

The DIC Group Code of Business Conduct conforms with the Ten Principles of the UNGC. The Group is capitalizing on its participation in this program to advance its operations around the world, while at the same time giving ever-greater consideration to the environment and human rights, with the aim of ensuring sustainability for global society. 

Complying with ISO 26000

The DIC Group operates in a manner that is consistent with ISO 26000, released in November 2010, which provides businesses and organizations guidelines for operating in a socially responsible manner.