Re: Sullivan Principles?

David Connor (DCONNER@maple.uvm.edu)
Thu, 11 Jan 1996 13:16:57 EST

The Sullivan Principles were written by GM Board member Leon Sullivan
in the 1980s as a code of conduct for businesses operating in South
Africa during the Apartheid regime. They were voluntary yet follwed
by many firms. Sullivan was concerned that the practice of
"Constructive Engagement" (as opposed to isolation and sanctions
favored by the ANC and other anti-apartheid groups) served to prop up
the regime. Sullivan created the principles,the crux of which were to
end apartheid in the work place, i.e., allowing for desegregated
rest rooms, the promotion of Blacks and "Coloureds" (people of mixed
race) to management positions, etc. , thus creating a model for
equality in the work place.

Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 10:39:47 -0500
To: sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu
From: pdc1@cornell.edu (Paul Curtis)
Subject: Sullivan Principles?

I caught the last few minutes of a National Public Radio luncheon
commentary concerning human rights and corporate ethics on 1/10/96. In
response to a question, the speaker mentioned something called the
"Sullivan Principles," which apparently have something to do with corporate
ethics. Can anyone shed more light on this topic for me or provide a list
of the principles?
Thanks- Paul Curtis

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Paul D. Curtis
Extension Wildlife Specialist
Department of Natural Resources
Room 114, Fernow Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3001
Phone: 607-255-2835
Fax: 607-255-2815
E-mail: pdc1@cornell.edu
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