Höganäs joins UN Global Compact

The UN Global Compact is reportedly the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
The UN Global Compact is reportedly the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Metal powder producer Höganäs says that it has joined the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. Participating companies pledge to follow ten UN principles within sustainability, within the areas of human rights, labour, environment and corruption.

‘Sustainability is a strategic priority for Höganäs and by joining the Global Compact we demonstrate our clear commitment,’ said Nicklas Lång, vice president and head of höganäs’ sustainability department. ‘The UN Global Compact does a good and important job and by us joining, we support their continuous work. At the same time, we get access to networks and tools that are of use on our own journey ahead.’

The UN global compact website can be found here.

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