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- Does the undertaking's policy concerning value chain workers explicitly address issues such as trafficking in human beings, forced or compulsory labor, and child labor? Additionally, does the undertaking have a supplier code of conduct?
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Question Id: S2-1_06
Human trafficking, forced labour and child labour are explicitly addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy and are subject to requirements to establish and maintain due diligence processes for these severe human rights areas.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy are both approved by the Executive Group Management (the EGM) and implemented operationally by our global Procurement function. Both policies are publicly available.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 95%
- Does the undertaking disclose the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities, specifically detailing whether and how direct engagement with workers in the value chain, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation, was conducted? Additionally, when disclosing the embedding of external-facing policies related to value chain workers, does the undertaking consider internal policies of responsible sourcing and alignment with other relevant policies, such as those addressing forced labour? Furthermore, does the summary of supplier codes of conduct indicate whether they include provisions addressing worker safety, precarious work, human trafficking, forced labour, or child labour, and confirm that these provisions are fully in line with applicable ILO standards?
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Question Id: S2-1_07
In our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy, we lay down a set of minimum requirements, including on working conditions and equal treatment, that all suppliers must adhere to by signing up to ISS Supplier Code of Conduct or by having in place own policies of at least the same standard as the ISS Supplier Code of Conduct. It also defines our expectations and requirements towards suppliers in terms of human rights emphasising our expectation that suppliers comply with international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Human trafficking, forced labour and child labour are explicitly addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy and are subject to requirements to establish and maintain due diligence processes for these severe human rights areas.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct, which is referenced in our standard terms and conditions, we retain the right to terminate our business relationship with suppliers that do not comply with our requirements.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy are both approved by the Executive Group Management (the EGM) and implemented operationally by our global Procurement function. Both policies are publicly available.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 65%
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how your company's policies concerning value chain workers align with internationally recognized instruments pertinent to value chain workers, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Additionally, disclose the extent to which any instances of non-compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have been reported within your upstream and downstream value chain. If applicable, include an indication of the nature of such cases.
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Question Id: S2-1_08
We do not have formalised structures or engagement activities directly with workers in our supply chain. Rather, we leverage and rely on the engagement and interaction that our Supply Chain & Procurement function have with our suppliers to influence their behavior towards their own workers and value chain workers and with labour organisation representatives. Our Speak-Up channels are available to workers in the supply chain as they are to all of our stakeholders. We have not during 2024 received reports of non-respect of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work or OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises involving supply chain workers.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how your company's policies concerning value chain workers align with internationally recognized standards, specifically the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Additionally, disclose the extent to which any instances of non-compliance with these principles, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have been identified within your upstream and downstream value chain. If applicable, include an indication of the nature of such cases.
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Question Id: S2-1_09
We do not have formalised structures or engagement activities directly with workers in our supply chain. Rather, we leverage and rely on the engagement and interaction that our Supply Chain & Procurement function have with our suppliers to influence their behavior towards their own workers and value chain workers and with labour organisation representatives. Our Speak-Up channels are available to workers in the supply chain as they are to all of our stakeholders. We have not during 2024 received reports of non-respect of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work or OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises involving supply chain workers.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed explanation of any significant changes to the policies adopted during the reporting year, specifically in relation to Disclosure Requirement S2-5. This should include the process for setting targets concerning the management of material negative impacts, the advancement of positive impacts, and the management of material risks and opportunities. Additionally, clarify whether and how the undertaking engaged directly with workers in the value chain, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation, as outlined in Disclosure Requirement S2-1. Include any new expectations for suppliers or new approaches to due diligence and remedy.
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Question Id: S2-1_10
Our actions to mitigate negative impacts to supply chain workers described above are applicable across our operations and the metrics used for tracking are considered appropriate. We have therefore not adopted or plan to adopt specific targets in this regard.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 35%
- Provide a detailed description of the actions that are currently being taken, planned, or underway to prevent or mitigate material negative impacts on value chain workers. Include the approaches to managing material risks and pursuing material opportunities related to value chain workers, as well as the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S2-4_01
In our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy, we lay down a set of minimum requirements, including on working conditions and equal treatment, that all suppliers must adhere to by signing up to ISS Supplier Code of Conduct or by having in place own policies of at least the same standard as the ISS Supplier Code of Conduct. It also defines our expectations and requirements towards suppliers in terms of human rights emphasising our expectation that suppliers comply with international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Human trafficking, forced labour and child labour are explicitly addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Supply Chain Policy and are subject to requirements to establish and maintain due diligence processes for these severe human rights areas. Our supply chain policies described above are supported by a detailed set of internal procurement standards setting out requirements that our procurement and supplier engagement process must comply with. At the core is our risk categorisation of our suppliers. Our risk categorisation considers the type of goods and services provided, the environment in which goods and services are delivered as well as geographical risks and potential customer impact. From these criteria suppliers are grouped in high, medium and low risk categories, which determines activities undertaken during each supplier lifecycle phase: Vetting, Contracting, On-boarding, Operations and Off-boarding.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Has the undertaking taken action to provide or enable remedy concerning an actual material impact on value chain workers, and if so, how has this been achieved?
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Question Id: S2-4_02
Our process for managing and addressing concerns raised by supply chain workers will follow the principles laid down in our Speak-Up Policy with the adjustments required from the need to involve the member of our supply chain in the investigation and remediation process. The fundamental safeguards provided by our Speak-Up Policy in regard to 'no retaliation' and confidentiality applies also to concerns raised by supply chain workers. Through our commitment to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and our ISS Supplier Code of Conduct we promote the establishment of suppliers' own relevant channels through which supply chain workers can raise concerns with relevant suppliers.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 65%
- Provide a detailed description of any additional actions or initiatives your organization has implemented, specifically aimed at delivering positive impacts for value chain workers, as part of your strategy to address material impacts, manage material risks, and pursue material opportunities related to value chain workers. Include an assessment of the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S2-4_03
Our baseline audit program conducted by our Group Internal Audit function provides internal assurance around the application and effectiveness of key elements of our vetting and contracting requirements. Further, we track LTIF (Lost Time Injury Frequency) for our subcontractors as the key indicator for the effectiveness of our actions to mitigate potential negative health & safety impact to supply chain workers. LTIF is the frequency of incidents relative to the activity level measured as worked hours by subcontractors.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed description of the methods employed to track and assess the effectiveness of actions and initiatives aimed at delivering intended outcomes for value chain workers, as per Disclosure Requirement S2-4 concerning material impacts, risk management, and opportunity pursuit related to value chain workers.
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Question Id: S2-4_04
Our baseline audit program conducted by our Group Internal Audit function provides internal assurance around the application and effectiveness of key elements of our vetting and contracting requirements. Further, we track LTIF (Lost Time Injury Frequency) for our subcontractors as the key indicator for the effectiveness of our actions to mitigate potential negative health & safety impact to supply chain workers. LTIF is the frequency of incidents relative to the activity level measured as worked hours by subcontractors.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 80%
- Provide a detailed description of the processes employed to identify necessary and appropriate actions in response to actual or potential material negative impacts on value chain workers. Include approaches to managing material risks, pursuing material opportunities, and evaluating the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S2-4_05
We may indirectly have negative impact on supply chain workers through the business relationships we maintain with our suppliers as explained above. Our actions to address these potential indirect negative impacts are centered around our supply chain due diligence and assurance practices deployed through our Procurement function. Our supply chain policies described above are supported by a detailed set of internal procurement standards setting out requirements that our procurement and supplier engagement process must comply with. At the core is our risk categorisation of our suppliers. Our risk categorisation considers the type of goods and services provided, the environment in which goods and services are delivered as well as geographical risks and potential customer impact. From these criteria suppliers are grouped in high, medium and low risk categories, which determines activities undertaken during each supplier lifecycle phase: Vetting, Contracting, On-boarding, Operations and Off-boarding.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 80%