We see human rights as fundamental principles for protecting people’s dignity and ensuring freedom and respect both in our own operations, in the companies with whom we work, and in the communities where we operate. Our commitment to upholding human rights is outlined in our 'Sustainability commitment', 'Global human rights policy', 'Global labour and employment rights policy', 'Stakeholder engagement policy', and 'Just transition policy'. Our 'Global human rights policy' aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles & Rights at Work. The policy explicitly highlights our dedication to ensuring freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced, trafficked, or compulsory labour, the effective abolition of child labour, and the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation, among other critical issues.

Our flexible working approach is anchored in our strategic focus to ensure that Ørsted is experienced as a great place to work. The Group Executive Team provides direction and support to work in a flexible and inclusive manner, and people leaders and employees are empowered to successfully manage flexible working plans. Our flexible working conditions are implemented globally in our internal 'Global guidelines on flexible workplace' and supplemented by country-specific guidelines to comply with local requirements and regulation.