Our Commitment to the United Nations Global Compact

Integrating sustainability and responsibility in every step of our business.

What is the Global Compact and why did we join?

The UN Global Compact promotes 10 universal principles in Human Rights, Labor, Environment, and Anti-Corruption. At USA Group, we adopt these principles as an ethical framework for our industrial activity: quality, respect for people, and care for the planet are central elements of our strategy.

Key Data 2023

2,012 training hours in 2023
36.82% of spending on local suppliers
50–57% renewable energy in selected plants
25 stable jobs for people with disabilities (collaboration with Lantegi Batuak)

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How We Apply the Global Compact Principles

Summary of the main actions and policies that demonstrate USA Group’s alignment with the 4 areas of the Global Compact.

Human Rights

Code of Conduct, prohibition of child labor, specific measures at the China plant, and onboarding plan that integrates the code for all new employees.

Code of Conduct included in onboarding
Confidential ethics channel and non-retaliation principles

Labor Standards

Equality Plan, occupational risk prevention policy, training sessions, and performance evaluation to foster professional development.

Equality Plan
Prevention system and occupational safety training

Environment

ISO 14001 certified in several plants, “Redefining Our Footprint” project with a -20% emission reduction target by 2025, circular economy practices, and high percentage of recycled raw materials.

Certified environmental management systems
Reuse and recycling: up to ~90% recycled raw material in some plants

Anti-Corruption

Strict anti-corruption policy, gift acceptance limit, and whistleblowing channel with confidentiality and procedural guarantees.

Prohibition of bribes and facilitation payments
Gift policy: exceptions under €50

“Business success cannot be separated from the well-being of people and the planet. By integrating sustainability into all areas, we move towards a fairer and more prosperous future.” — Mikel Uribe, CEO

SDGs We Contribute To

Our main impacts align with the following Sustainable Development Goals.

Decent Work

We promote stable and safe jobs with continuous training opportunities. Our Equality Plan strengthens diversity and inclusion across all teams.
Industry, Innovation

We invest in efficient infrastructure and new technologies to reduce impacts. Innovation drives sustainable processes and product quality improvements.
Responsible Consumption

We recycle and reuse up to 90% of raw materials, embracing circular economy. Local suppliers ensure transparent and responsible value chains.
Climate Action

Our project “Redefining Our Footprint” targets a 20% CO₂ cut by 2025. Renewable energy powers more than half of operations in selected plants.
Peace, Justice & Institutions

We uphold integrity with a strict anti-corruption policy and whistleblowing. Transparency builds trust and reinforces strong ethical governance.