01 Introduction and strategy 02 Measuring and managing sustainability 03 Climate change related disclosure 04 Strengthening our foundation 05 Our universal principles Our commitments to human rights Respect for human rights is a fundamental requirement for responsible business within and beyond our direct operations. Allianz SE is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and we are committed to upholding human rights. Being a trusted industry leader and partner means protecting human rights in all our different roles – as an insurer, investor, asset manager, employer and in the supply chain. For more details, please see section 05.5. For more details, please see our UNGC Communication on Progress. Our governance approach Strong leadership is the key contributor to culture and governance of a company. Our purpose governs how we execute our business across all oper ating entities amongst others through a strong policy framework. We have control functions with three defense lev els in place (Three Lines of Defense Model). However, we are also human and errors can oc cur. When this happens, we strive to act quickly to correct, learn and communicate openly. Find out more about governance in sections 01.8 and 05.4. 01.6 Our social approach 17 Allianz Group Sustainability Report 2022 > >