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ESRS disclosure: ESRS S2 \ DR S2-1 \ Paragraph 17
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- Provide a comprehensive description of your company's human rights policy commitments that pertain to value chain workers. Include details on the processes and mechanisms implemented 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. Focus on material matters and outline the general approach adopted by your company in this context.
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Question Id: S2-1_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 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: 85%
- 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%