Dalton, Ga.-- Shaw Industries has signed the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, a widely recognized set of principles focused on upholding and protecting human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption standards. Further, Shaw will implement the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact throughout its supply chain with updates to its sustainable sourcing policy and related terms and conditions for all suppliers.
“The UN Global Compact and its principles align with our culture and operations,” said Vance Bell, chairman and CEO at Shaw. “Becoming a signatory and enhancing our sourcing policies is a natural extension of our ongoing sustainability efforts. We believe this to be essential to creating a better future while ensuring long-term financial success.”