Aramex joins UN Global Compact Initiative

Aramex, one of the world's leading total transportation solutions providers, will participate in the United Nations 'Global Compact' initiative, a platform created to engage the private sector in positive global corporate practices.

Collaborating with profit and non-profit organisations, the worldwide movement has encouraged thousands of influential businesses around the world to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies in regard to human rights, labour, environment, transparency and anti-corruption.

"Sustainability is the way of the future, it requires commitment and innovation to develop and integrate into the daily practice of organisations" said Founder and CEO of Aramex, Fadi Ghandour, the first company in the region to issue a sustainability report and among the fist to join the UN's Global Compact initiative.

"By signing on to this initiative, Aramex is validating its long-term commitment to the community and the environment and reaffirming its leadership within the industry," Ghandour said.

Concerned with the human contribution to global warming, Aramex has already set an ambitious goal to become the first carbon neutral total transportation provider worldwide.

In 2006 Aramex published 'Aramex Values and Principles', an internal document on Code of Conduct which demonstrates its compatibility with the objectives of the Global Compact across ethical, economic, environmental and social dimensions.

Aramex plans to work with other highly respected organisations to initiate a multi-stakeholder project toward the goals of transparency, and the reduction of bribery and corruption to ensure a level playing field for all companies.