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ESRS disclosure: ESRS S3 \ DR S3-1
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- Provide detailed information regarding any specific policy provisions your organization has implemented to prevent and address impacts on indigenous peoples, as required by Disclosure Requirement S3-1 concerning policies related to affected communities.
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Question Id: S3-1_01
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.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 95%
- Provide a detailed account of your organization's human rights policy commitments that pertain to affected communities. This should include the processes and mechanisms in place to ensure adherence to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Emphasize aspects that are materially significant and outline your overall strategy in this context.
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Question Id: S3-1_02
Overall, our 'Code of conduct for business partners' and policies on human rights and stakeholder engagement describe our approach to:
- respecting Indigenous Peoples, minorities, and other vulnerable groups in line with international law and standards as described in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principles of FPIC
- respecting land rights of legitimate tenure rights holders as set out in the UN Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests
- ensuring the safety and protection of defenders of human rights, the environment, or Indigenous Peoples
- mandating that our business partners take measures to protect environmental and human rights defenders and other interested parties who lawfully exercise their freedom of speech.
We engage in early and ongoing dialogue with local communities and Indigenous Peoples by hosting e.g. consultation sessions, attending community meetings, and conducting surveys. This approach helps us gather insights to better understand their external perspectives on our projects and the local impacts. We aim to build an approach based on transparent communication, co-creation of mitigation measures, and on ensuring that feedback is integrated into project planning and execution.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 80%
- What are your company's human rights policy commitments concerning affected communities, including the processes and mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises? Additionally, provide a detailed account of your general approach to respecting the human rights of communities, with particular emphasis on indigenous peoples.
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Question Id: S3-1_03
Overall, our 'Code of conduct for business partners' and policies on human rights and stakeholder engagement describe our approach to:
- respecting Indigenous Peoples, minorities, and other vulnerable groups in line with international law and standards as described in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principles of FPIC
- respecting land rights of legitimate tenure rights holders as set out in the UN Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests
- ensuring the safety and protection of defenders of human rights, the environment, or Indigenous Peoples
- mandating that our business partners take measures to protect environmental and human rights defenders and other interested parties who lawfully exercise their freedom of speech.
We engage in early and ongoing dialogue with local communities and Indigenous Peoples by hosting e.g. consultation sessions, attending community meetings, and conducting surveys. This approach helps us gather insights to better understand their external perspectives on our projects and the local impacts. We aim to build an approach based on transparent communication, co-creation of mitigation measures, and on ensuring that feedback is integrated into project planning and execution.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed description of your company's human rights policy commitments relevant to affected communities. Include information on the processes and mechanisms in place to monitor compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Focus on material matters and outline your general approach to engaging with affected communities.
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Question Id: S3-1_04
Overall, our 'Code of conduct for business partners' and policies on human rights and stakeholder engagement describe our approach to:
- respecting Indigenous Peoples, minorities, and other vulnerable groups in line with international law and standards as described in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principles of FPIC
- respecting land rights of legitimate tenure rights holders as set out in the UN Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests
- ensuring the safety and protection of defenders of human rights, the environment, or Indigenous Peoples
- mandating that our business partners take measures to protect environmental and human rights defenders and other interested parties who lawfully exercise their freedom of speech.
We engage in early and ongoing dialogue with local communities and Indigenous Peoples by hosting e.g. consultation sessions, attending community meetings, and conducting surveys. This approach helps us gather insights to better understand their external perspectives on our projects and the local impacts. We aim to build an approach based on transparent communication, co-creation of mitigation measures, and on ensuring that feedback is integrated into project planning and execution.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed description of your company's human rights policy commitments that pertain to affected communities. Include an explanation of the processes and mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Focus on material matters and outline your general approach to implementing measures that provide and/or enable remedy for human rights impacts.
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Question Id: S3-1_05
Our approach to managing our negative impacts on affected communities and our processes for identifying what is needed and appropriate to respond to these impacts help us to avoid, mitigate, and remedy negative impacts while creating lasting positive impacts for these communities.
To effectively remediate material negative impacts, including those that may affect Indigenous rights or disrupt local livelihoods within our value chain or operations, we engage directly with impacted communities, listen to their concerns, and provide appropriate remedies to support their well-being and resilience. We continuously work to strengthen our processes for providing or contributing to appropriate remediation to affected communities where we have identified that we have caused or contributed to a negative impact.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how your organization's policies concerning affected communities align with internationally recognized standards, specifically those pertinent to communities and indigenous peoples. This includes alignment with the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Additionally, disclose any instances of non-compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that involve affected communities. Include information on whether such cases have been reported within your operations or throughout your upstream and downstream value chain, and specify the nature of these cases, if applicable.
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Question Id: S3-1_06
We align our policies with relevant internationally recognised guidelines and standards relevant to Indigenous Peoples and other local stakeholders. For more information about the alignment of our policies with international standards, please see ESRS ‘S2 Workers in the value chain’ on page 140.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Has your company established policies concerning affected communities that align with internationally recognized standards, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights? Additionally, provide details on the extent to which any instances of non-compliance with these principles, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have been identified within your operations or throughout your value chain. If applicable, specify the nature of these cases.
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Question Id: S3-1_07
We align our policies with relevant internationally recognised guidelines and standards relevant to Indigenous Peoples and other local stakeholders. For more information about the alignment of our policies with international standards, please see ESRS ‘S2 Workers in the value chain’ on page 140.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Can you provide a detailed explanation of any significant changes made to the policies adopted during the reporting year, specifically in relation to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities? Include a description of the process for setting these targets, and specify whether and how your organization engaged directly with affected communities, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation. Ensure that the description includes key information necessary for a faithful representation of the policies related to affected communities, particularly highlighting any new or additional approaches to engagement, due diligence, and remedy.
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Question Id: S3-1_08
In 2024, we laid the foundation for many of the initiatives currently in progress for managing our negative impact and risks associated with failing to respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ensuring FPIC in our own operations. We began by developing a global guidance for social and human rights impact assessments, which will allow us to proactively manage these risks and impacts before the construction of new projects.
Furthermore, we finalised our internal guidelines for free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), a framework designed to ensure respectful and transparent engagement with Indigenous communities. These guidelines guarantee that we secure consent from Indigenous communities before initiating projects that might impact their lands or cultural heritage.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 80%
- Provide a detailed account of the methods and channels used to communicate your policies to relevant individuals, groups, or entities. This includes those expected to implement the policies, such as employees, contractors, and suppliers, as well as those with a vested interest in their execution, like workers and investors. Include any communication tools utilized, such as flyers, newsletters, dedicated websites, social media, face-to-face interactions, or representatives. Additionally, describe any measures taken to ensure accessibility and comprehension of the policies, such as translations or graphic depictions, and explain how potential barriers to dissemination are identified and addressed.
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Question Id: S3-1_09
To facilitate our ability to address negative impacts on affected communities, we often employ community liaison officers who engage with local stakeholders to gather feedback and address grievances related to our projects, particularly during the planning and execution phases. We use various methods and channels to collect community input, including hosting informational town halls and open forums, telephone lines, emails, and social media as well as designated drop-off boxes in locations to allow residents to submit concerns anonymously.
Additionally, our Whistleblower Hotline enables individuals in affected communities to report any inappropriate or illegal conduct confidentially.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 50%