Community

At Gibson & Associates LLP solicitors we pride ourselves on responsible business practices. We’re committed to fair and ethical operations that respect the interests of our stakeholders and recognise the importance of our natural environment. All of our national and international CSR activities, including our pro bono work, are closely aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

We are part of the United Nations Global Compact. As part of this we adhere to The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

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.