We have assessed IROs related to workers in our value chain, focusing primarily on our first-tier suppliers’ workers but also workers further out in our supply chain, by using industry knowledge and internal knowledge based on our engagement in various forums. Workers in our value chain who are likely to be materially impacted by our operations and business relationships are included in the scope of our disclosures.

Our projects involve a diverse range of workers across the value chain, including those in upstream activities (such as refining, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and mining and extraction of minerals and metals) and on-site construction, particularly in offshore operations. The latter includes workers at our project sites who are not part of our own workforce, such as subcontracted or temporary workers. These workers are materially impacted by our activities due to the nature of their work.

Our projects involve a diverse range of workers across the value chain, including those in upstream activities (such as refining, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and mining and extraction of minerals and metals) and on-site construction, particularly in offshore operations. The latter includes workers at our project sites who are not part of our own workforce, such as subcontracted or temporary workers. These workers are materially impacted by our activities due to the nature of their work.

We are aware of a material risk related to forced labour allegations of inadequate labour protections and oversight in our supply chain for critical components. These include minerals and metals, such as rare earth elements for wind turbine magnets, copper for export or array cables, lithium for batteries, and silica for solar panels. These materials are often sourced from countries and areas in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where enforcement of labour protections is weaker, increasing the risk of forced and child labour.

Our material negative impacts on our suppliers’ and sub-contractors’ workers primarily relate to work-related rights violations, including excessive working hours, as well as concerns over safety for all workers engaged in our supply chain. There have also been known issues related to debt bondage, and state-imposed forced labour may occur in the solar PV supply chain. We are aware of a material risk related to forced labour allegations of inadequate labour protections and oversight in our supply chain for critical components. These include minerals and metals, such as rare earth elements for wind turbine magnets, copper for export or array cables, lithium for batteries, and silica for solar panels. These materials are often sourced from countries and areas in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where enforcement of labour protections is weaker, increasing the risk of forced and child labour.

While we do not directly create a material positive impact on workers in the value chain, we focus on strengthening practices that address our negative impacts, enhancing conditions for workers within the areas of our operations and supply chain.

We have assessed IROs related to workers in our value chain, focusing primarily on our first-tier suppliers’ workers but also workers further out in our supply chain, by using industry knowledge and internal knowledge based on our engagement in various forums. Workers in our value chain who are likely to be materially impacted by our operations and business relationships are included in the scope of our disclosures.

Certain workers within these categories are especially vulnerable, such as migrant workers, women, young workers, minority ethnic groups, or those in unsafe work conditions. As part of our due diligence process, we conduct detailed assessments, including interviews, to understand how these vulnerable worker groups may face increased harm within our value chain. Based on our double materiality assessment (DMA), we have identified that workers in high-risk sectors like logistics, maritime operations, and mining, and in particular those working under vulnerable conditions, are more likely to experience issues related to unsafe employment practices.

Our material negative impacts on our suppliers’ and sub-contractors’ workers primarily relate to work-related rights violations, including excessive working hours, as well as concerns over safety for all workers engaged in our supply chain. There have also been known issues related to debt bondage, and state-imposed forced labour may occur in the solar PV supply chain. We are aware of a material risk related to forced labour allegations of inadequate labour protections and oversight in our supply chain for critical components. These include minerals and metals, such as rare earth elements for wind turbine magnets, copper for export or array cables, lithium for batteries, and silica for solar panels. These materials are often sourced from countries and areas in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where enforcement of labour protections is weaker, increasing the risk of forced and child labour.

Our 'Global Human rights policy' includes specific provisions to respect Indigenous land rights, cultures, and traditional practices, and it commits us to engaging with Indigenous communities early in the planning process of our renewable energy projects, ensuring their input is considered and incorporated into project design and implementation. This includes honoring the principles of FPIC as fundamental to our engagement strategy.