GE promotes respect for fundamental human rights and views them as a key component of responsible corporate citizenship. In addition to supporting the fundamental principles contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we have joined with other companies to find practical ways to apply its principles in the business community...GE endeavors to advance respect for fundamental human rights within the communities in which our businesses operate...Respecting the human rights of our employees as established in the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work...Providing security consistent with the intent of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights...Developing and offering products, including those that meet human needs for power, water and medical care, with due regard for fundamental human rights and a sustainable environment...Incorporating appropriate principles for The Spirit & The Letter into contracts with suppliers, business partners and distributors...Monitoring adherence by key suppliers in emerging markets...Evaluating human rights issues involving our direct business partners...Assessing...the impact on affected local communities...