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ESRS disclosure: ESRS S3 \ DR S3-1 \ Paragraph 16
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- 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%
- 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%