In the BMW Group, the focus of sustainability is particularly directed toward the social aspects with the emphasis on labour standards and human rights. This is where we are concerned with the consequences of our economic dealings on individuals and social groups along our entire value-added chain. However, this also includes an inward view: the BMW Group is aware of its responsibility as an employer and includes this aspect in its efforts directed towards sustainability.
IMPLEMENTATION OF LABOUR STANDARDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE BMW GROUP
WORLDWIDE IMPLEMENTATION
Internationally recognised guidelines for environmental and social criteria are the benchmark for the entire value-added chain in the BMW Group.
This particularly affects:
- The Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- The United Nations Guiding principles on Business and Human Rights.
- The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
- The contents of the ICC Business Charter for Sustainable Development.
- The Cleaner Production Declaration of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
These rules have been converted to in-company codes and principles with the participation of our employee representatives and thus guide our actions accordingly.
SUPPLY CHAINS
The automobile industry is closely integrated into global supply chains. The BMW Group sustainability standard for the supplier network demands that human rights be observed in every single link of these chains.
In order to exercise our ecological and social responsibility, we pursue a multi-stage due diligence process in purchasing and the supplier network. Contracts for dealers and importers for the BMW Group also demand a commitment to observe compliance and human rights.
