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.

The process for setting the gender balance target was set at executive level in 2021 as a strategic pillar to identify and execute immediate steps for a visible short-term impact on gender balance. We track our gender balance targets through a dedicated dashboard, which is available to all employees, with certain business groups integrating gender tracking within their functions. Additionally, we consistently review talent management and talent acquisition processes, such as hiring, promotions, and redundancies, against our gender targets to ensure alignment and progress. These efforts allow us to continuously monitor and advance our gender goals across the organisation.