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.

All employees in our own workforce are included in the scope of our disclosures. Our own workforce does not include self-employed people or people provided by third-party undertakings, primarily engaged in employment activities. In 2024, Ørsted navigated a rapidly evolving industry landscape, necessitating organisational adjustments, including redundancies, to maintain our competitive edge. This poses a short-term risk of increased voluntary turnover and poses opportunities for job creation and workforce reskilling or upskilling.