ISS AS
ESRS disclosure: ESRS S2 \ DR S2-1 \ Paragraph AR 15
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- 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%
- How does the undertaking ensure that processes to provide or enable remedy in the event of material negative impacts on value chain workers are available and effective in their implementation and outcomes?
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Question Id: S2-4_07
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: 80%