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.

To gain deeper insights into the perspectives of employees who may be particularly vulnerable or marginalised, we are taking two significant steps. First, we are working to collect more comprehensive data across various identity dimensions. In the US, this has allowed us to better understand the experiences of specific racial and ethnic communities, gender, disability, and caregiving status, with the goal of expanding this data collection capacity globally. Secondly, we are re-designing our employee engagement survey tools to ensure that these tools are equipped to capture insights on equity, diversity, and inclusion. This enables us to build a more inclusive workplace by incorporating the voices and experiences of all employees into our decision-making processes.