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In September 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted at the 70th session of the UN General Assembly. The agenda includes 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which replaced Millennium Development Goals.
The newly adopted goals are addressed not only to governments, but also to other participants in the global process of sustainable development: businesses, civil society, and all individuals.
The Holding and its subsidiaries contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs by Kazakhstan.
When choosing projects to invest in, the Holding prefers projects that comply with the SDGs and have a significant impact on the sustainable socio-economic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In particular, projects should contribute to the following:
The Holding's contribution to the achievement of the UN SDGs.
On 16 April 2024, Baiterek National Management Holding joined the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact), the largest international initiative to engage business in sustainable development globally. This confirms Baiterek's commitment to the ten universal principles of the Global Compact, including respect for human rights, support for the best labour standards, pursuit of environmental sustainability and active opposition to corruption.
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
The UN Global Compact brings together more than 20,000 companies and organisations from 160 countries and fosters a strong international partnership between business and the public sector. Participation in this initiative gives Baiterek the opportunity to share experiences and learn from world leaders in sustainable development.
