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ODU joins the UN Global Compact

Manufacturer of connector systems, ODU, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest sustainability and corporate responsibility initiative.



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The Global Compact unites over 26,000 companies and organisations from more than 160 countries, all committed to 10 universally recognised principles covering human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. 

ODU Group Managing Director Dr Josef Leitner said: “As an international company, we are responsible not only for our employees but also for our customers and the environment. Joining the UN Global Compact is the next logical step on our mission to become ever more sustainable in our operations. Being part of that network strongly reflects our values.”  

For many years, ODU has been implementing a wide range of sustainability measures that reflect its commitment to environmental, social and economic responsibility. These initiatives show how sustainability is central to ODU’s values and embedded in its daily decisions and workflow. 
 
One of the main benefits of the UN Global Compact is that it establishes a strategic framework that ODU can apply to expand and regularly review its sustainability efforts, whilst strengthening its market position.

For further information on ODU’s sustainability initiatives: https://odu-connectors.com/company/about-odu/sustainability

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