hera’s Commitments

At hera, we believe that we should leave the world better than we found it.

Our commitments are simple: act with integrity, put people first, and protect the planet. We’re holding ourselves to standards that reflect the change we want to see in the world.

Initiatives like the B Corp movement, the UN Global Compact, and the Women’s Empowerment Principles keep us accountable, guide our choices, and connect us to a wider community working for health, equity, and sustainability.

  • UN Global Compact​

    1. Operate responsibly, in alignment with universal sustainability principles.​

    2. Take actions that support the society around you.​

    3. Commit to the effort from your organisation’s highest level, pushing sustainability deep into your DNA.​

    4. Report annually on your ongoing efforts.​

    5. Engage locally where you have a presence.​

    6. Support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.​

    7. Ensure not being complicit in human rights abuses.​

    8. Uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.​

    9. Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour.​

    10. Effectively abolish child labour.​

    11. Eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.​

    12. Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.​

    13. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.​

    14. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.​

    15. Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.​

  • Certified B Corporation

    1. Implement stakeholder governance, considering the impact of decisions on all stakeholders.​

    2. Protect the mission of stakeholder governance during capital raises and leadership changes.​

    3. Ensure legal accountability to a broad purpose, beyond profit maximisation for shareholders.​

    4. Use business as a force for good by considering the interests of all stakeholders.

  • Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPS)​

    1. Support gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community.​

    2. Advocate for equal pay for work of equal value, gender-responsive supply chain practices, and zero tolerance against sexual harassment in the workplace.

  • Youth in Evaluation Manifesto

    1. Engage youth and young evaluators meaningfully in evaluation processes and advocacy.​

    2. Support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the participation of youth and young evaluators.​

  • International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS) ​

    1. Improve and extend the practice of development evaluation.​

    2. Refine knowledge, strengthen capacity, and expand networks for development evaluation, particularly in developing and transition countries.​

    3. Uphold core values of integrity, honesty, and respect in all evaluation processes.

  • Be-cause Health​

    Be-cause health aims at equitable access to good quality responsive health services for all, and in particular the most vulnerable people, embedded in strong, resilient and sustainable health systems. It is recognised on national and international level for its expertise in these matters.​