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- Provide a detailed description of your organization's human rights policy commitments that pertain to your own workforce. Include an explanation of the processes and mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Emphasize the material aspects and your general approach to engaging with individuals within your workforce.
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Question Id: S1-1_05
GN has implemented several policies for managing material impacts related to its own workforce. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2010, GN is committed to safeguarding human rights and labor rights principles in its own workforce. Accordingly, GN operations and business activities are guided by the UN guiding principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. GN upholds human rights principles through the implementation of policies and procedures which prevent discrimination, harassment, advances diversity, and ensure fair and equal treatment of its workforce. To address IROs on working time, adequate wages and health and safety, the GN Ethics Guide outlines our employment practices which are aligned with human and labor rights principles. GN also respects voluntary freedom of association, including the right to organize and bargain collectively in a manner that is legally compliant. GN does not accept child labor and forced labor as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. To ensure the health and well-being of our employees, GN has implemented health and safety policies and procedures locally in accordance with country legislation and regulatory requirements. In addressing IROs related to equal pay, harassment and diversity, GN has a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy which outlines beliefs and aspirations for equal treatment and opportunities for all its employees. Similarly, a dedicated anti-harassment policy promotes respectful culture and aims to raise awareness about bullying and how to report inappropriate behavior. GN policies are designed for all employee groups at every level to eliminate discrimination and uphold human rights principles. To prevent discrimination and promote an inclusive culture, GN has launched various communication campaigns, provided training, and established employee resource groups. Additionally, GN encourages an open dialogue and feedback to continuously improve its policies and internal procedures. GN provides channels for raising concerns, including potential human rights impacts, and has established internal procedures for handling the cases to ensure remedy for its employees.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 90%
- What initiatives has your undertaking implemented to contribute to additional material positive impacts, specifically in relation to identified cases of severe human rights incidents such as forced labor, human trafficking, or child labor, as well as actions taken on material impacts concerning your own workforce? Please include details on the approaches to managing material risks, pursuing material opportunities, and the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S1-4_11
GN is committed to ensuring that human rights are safeguarded and that it manages its material sustainability matters related to value chain workers. GN's human rights policy commitments cover all value chain workers across all geographies. GN has introduced a number of initiatives and due diligence processes to ensure it can engage with value chain workers or their proxies to take measures in enabling remedy of negative impacts. GN's Supplier Code of Conduct covers all 9 IROs identified under this topic and requires suppliers to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this code. GN considers any actual or potential impacts on value chain workers in decisions to resolve issues with a supplier.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%