The Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Policy provides a consistent global framework and governance to support our commitment to a global diversity, inclusion & belonging agenda and provides an environment and drive a culture that actively values diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organisation and that provides an environment of equal opportunity. Our Code of Conduct and Global People Standards prescribe equal opportunities as a principle to be respected in regard to recruitment, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination, and retirement. We have in our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Policy committed to promoting and driving a culture that actively values diversity and inclusion and to achieve and maintain a workforce that broadly reflects the local communities in which we operate.

As a general principle, the organization aims to resolve issues and concerns at the lowest level of the organization by ensuring continuous dialogue between placemakers and management at relevant levels. This principle is firmly prescribed in the Global People Standards. The organization acknowledges that certain impacts or concerns may not be addressed or resolved appropriately at a lower organizational level, and the Code of Conduct therefore formally codifies access to the Head of People & Culture, the Head of Legal and the CFO in each of the operating countries for raising concerns. The Speak Up Policy includes a 'no retaliation' principle. Issues and concerns raised via Speak Up channels are monitored through a dedicated function within the Group Internal Audit and addressed in the Business Integrity Committee. Reporting is regularly provided to the Audit & Risk Committee. The volume and categories of concerns and issues raised via Speak Up channels are tracked as a measure for the trust in and effectiveness thereof.