International standards

ST has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2000 and a member of the Responsible Business Alliance since 2005. We adhere to the following international guidelines and standards: International Labor Organization; UNGC Principles; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); IECQ 080000 and Hazardous Substance Process Management.

Alignment of ST sustainability programs with the UNGC 10 principles

United Nations Global Compact 10 principles			ST Sustainability programs
Human rights	Principle 1	Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and	Labor and human rights Responsible supply chain Community and education
Human rights	Principle 2	make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.	Labor and human rights Responsible supply chain
Labor	Principle 3	Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;	Labor and human rights Responsible supply chain
	Principle 4	the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor;	Labor and human rights
	Principle 5	the effective abolition of child labor; and	Labor and human rights
	Principle 6	the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.	Labor and human rights Talent attraction and engagement Diversity and inclusion
Environment	Principle 7	Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;	Sustainable technology
	Principle 8	undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and	Energy and climate change Water Waste Chemicals Sustainable technology
	Principle 9	encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.	Innovation Sustainable technology
Anti-corruption	Principle 10	Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.	Ethics and compliance

Alignment of ST Sustainability programs with the ISO 26000 guidelines

ISO 26000: 2010 standards	ST Sustainability programs
6.2 Organizational governance	Governance
6.3 Human rights	Labor and human rights Responsible supply chain Diversity and inclusion Community and education
6.4 Labor practices	Talent attraction and engagement Health and safety
6.5 The environment	Energy and climate change Water Waste Chemicals Sustainable technology Responsible supply chain
6.6 Fair operating practices	Ethics and compliance Responsible supply chain
6.7 Consumer issues	Customer satisfaction Sustainable technology
6.8 Community involvement and development	Community and education Innovation Sustainable financial performance