Origin Enterprises plc (‘Origin’ or ‘the Group’), the international Agri-Services Group, today announces that it has become a signatory of the United Nations (U.N.) Global Compact, the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. By doing so, the Group has committed to aligning its corporate strategy and business operations with the Ten Principles of the U.N. Global Compact on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption, and the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Sean Coyle, CEO of Origin, commented: “Our sustainability journey is one of continuous evolution and progression, focused on safeguarding the environment for future generations, enhancing food production systems, promoting economic growth and protecting people’s health and wellness. As part of that journey we are committed to making the U.N. Global Compact, and its core principles, an integral part of our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations, and a guiding framework to measure and monitor our performance. We look forward to engaging in collaborative projects which advance broader development goals of the U.N., particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.”
