Under the ESG (environment, social, and governance) reporting framework, well-being metrics go beyond profit maximization, highlighting enterprises' contributions to social goals. Evaluating ESG risks now includes social issues like harassment, given that respecting human rights is crucial for sustainability.
Global movements against violence and harassment have led shareholders and investors to increasingly urge employers to prioritize social issues in their ESG initiatives.
Many people, especially those in high positions, still do not know that Labour rights are fundamental human rights, as highlighted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Article 23 emphasizes that everyone has the right to work, choose their employment freely, enjoy fair working conditions, and be protected against unemployment. It ensures equal pay for equal work without discrimination and guarantees fair remuneration for workers, allowing them and their families to live with dignity. Additionally, it supports the right to form and join trade unions to safeguard their interests.
Sustainability starts as a mindset, eventually becoming both an ethical duty and a legal requirement.
Act with integrity, and you'll find yourself acting sustainably.
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