[GENEVA]
Solevo Group, a leading specialty industrial chemicals in Africa, is proud to announce its official participation in the United Nations Global Compact, reaffirming the company’s unwavering dedication to upholding sustainable and responsible business practices.
For the last 70 years, Solevo has partnered with farmers, businesses, industrial leaders and communities across Africa to create a better and more sustainable future for all. As a pan-African leader in sustainable development and welfare in life sciences and industrials, the decision to participate in the UN Global Compact represents a natural milestone in the company’s journey towards advancing responsible business practices on a global scale.
Joris Coppye, CEO of the Solevo Group, commented :
I am pleased to confirm that Solevo supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. At Solevo, we are committed to making the UN Global Compact and its principles an integral part of our company’s strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations. We champion public accountability and transparency and further pledge to engage in collaborative projects that advance the broader Global Goals of the United Nations.
The UN Global Compact, a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, serves as a powerful call to organizations worldwide to align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The initiative’s overarching goal is to accelerate and scale the collective impact of businesses by upholding these principles and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. With a presence in over 160 countries, comprising more than 15,000 companies, 3,000 non-business signatories, and 69 Local Networks, the UN Global Compact stands as the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. It unites businesses from diverse industries under one common banner for the betterment of our world.
As a voluntary leadership platform, the UN Global Compact underscores the significance of adopting, executing, and transparently adhering to ethical business principles. Solevo embraces this initiative wholeheartedly, firmly committing to integrate the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into its core strategies and operations. This commitment underscores Solevo’s dedication to respecting human and labor rights, safeguarding the environment, and staunchly combating corruption in all aspects of its endeavours.
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About Solevo Group:
The Solevo Group is a leading distribution platform for specialty chemicals and partner to farmers, businesses, industrial leaders and communities across Africa. Established in 1918, Solevo operates locally in eight countries, including the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Angola, Ghana, and Madagascar. Solevo serves a diverse spectrum of industries, from agriculture and food production to home and personal care, construction, and water treatment.
Driven by the belief that self-sufficiency and local industry growth are integral to Africa’s development, Solevo is dedicated to supporting the continent’s dynamic transformation. The company is committed to developing efficient, innovative, sustainable and high-quality products, services and solutions for African farmers, planters, entrepreneurs and industries. Solevo’s overarching mission is to contribute to a safer, healthier and more secure future for individuals and communities across Africa.
