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Our Commitment to the UN Global Compact

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In September 2019, Verisk joined the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.

As a participant, Verisk supports and commits to making the principles of the UN Global Compact part of our corporate strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations—and to share this information and the progress we’ve made with our employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and work. Verisk further commits to helping address challenges embodied by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN Global Compact

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The UN Global Compact

The UN Global Compact is a United Nations initiative encouraging businesses worldwide to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The Compact also supports companies taking strategic actions towards broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact now has more than 15,000 signatories in over 160 countries.

Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

Human Rights

  1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
  2. Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labor

  1. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
  2. Businesses should support the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor.
  3. Businesses should support the effective abolition of child labor.
  4. Businesses should support the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

  1. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
  2. Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
  3. Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

  1. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, 193 countries came together and agreed to take on the UN Sustainable Development Goals—a framework of 17 goals aimed at achieving a better and more sustainable future for everyone. At Verisk, we’re committed to helping address those UN Sustainable Development Goals falling within our sphere of influence.

  1. No Poverty
  2. Zero Hunger
  3. Good Health and Well-being
  4. Quality Education
  5. Gender Equality
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  7. Affordable and Clear Energy
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  10. Reduced Inequalities
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production
  13. Climate Action
  14. Life Below Water
  15. Life on Land
  16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  17. Partnerships for the Goals

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