Extrusion Asia Edition 2-2022

15 Extrusion Asia Edition 2/2022 ➠ Starlinger & Co Ges.m.b.H. www.starlinger.com ➠ UN Global Compact www.unglobalcompact.org Joining UN Global Compact n On 13 March 2022, Starlinger became one of the signatory companies of the UN Global Compact, a global pact between the United Nations and over 15,000 offi- cial members who are committed to working together for a sustainable future. By joining the UN Global Compact, Star- linger has pledged to uphold core issues such as human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-cor- ruption, and to voluntarily take measures that go beyond the legal requirements. “As a company that is active on the world stage, we have a significant responsibility towards society and the environment,” emphasises Angelika Huemer, Managing Partner at Starlinger. “With our participa- tion in the UN Global Compact, and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) po- licy that we established recently, we want to demonstrate to our business partners and our workforce that we are commit- ted to fully integrating the ten principles of the UN Global Compact into our busi- ness practices.” As the world’s largest initiative for corpo- rate sustainability, the UN Global Com- pact is a tool that enables companies not only to recognise their social responsibi- lity, but also to shoulder it. Clarissa Graf, Sustainability Officer at Starlinger, sees this global movement as an opportunity to shape a more sustainable future. “Companies that join the UN Global Compact are called upon to comprehen- sively address the issue of CSR and to as- certain the status quo, thus enabling them to set ambitious goals,” says Graf. “Given the fact that annual reporting is mandatory, regular evaluation of the measures and the achievement of objec- tives also takes place. This is the only way to ensure that we are heading in the right direction. I am delighted that Starlinger is rising to this challenge!” Angelika Huemer, Managing Partner Starlinger & Co Ges.m.b.H.