Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
ESRS disclosure
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- ESRS ESRS 2ESRS 2 Framework
- ESRS E1Climate Remuneration Disclosure
- ESRS E2Pollution Management
- ESRS E3Water & Marine Resources
- ESRS E4Material Sites Disclosure
- ESRS E5Resource Use & Circular Economy
- ESRS S1Workforce Impact Disclosure
- ESRS S2Value Chain Workers Scope
- ESRS S3Affected Communities Disclosure
- ESRS S4Consumer Impact Disclosure
- ESRS G1Governance Disclosure
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how the perspectives of value chain workers are integrated into your company's decision-making processes or activities concerning the management of actual and potential impacts on these workers. Include, where applicable, an explanation of the methods and processes employed in engaging with value chain workers regarding these impacts.
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Question Id: S2-2_01
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%
- Does the undertaking engage directly with value chain workers or their legitimate representatives, or utilize credible proxies with insight into their situation, to inform decisions or activities aimed at managing actual and potential impacts on value chain workers?
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Question Id: S2-2_02
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%
- Provide detailed information regarding the processes your organization employs to engage with value chain workers concerning impacts. Specify whether and how the perspectives of these workers influence your decision-making or activities related to managing actual and potential impacts on them. Include an explanation of the stage(s) at which engagement occurs, the type of engagement, and the frequency of such engagements.
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Question Id: S2-2_03
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 70%
- Identify and describe the function and the most senior role within your organization that holds operational responsibility for ensuring engagement with value chain workers occurs, and that the outcomes of such engagement inform your organization's approach. Provide details on whether and how the perspectives of value chain workers influence your decisions or activities aimed at managing actual and potential impacts on them.
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Question Id: S2-2_04
The Group’s ERM framework and Risk Management Policy cover compliance with human rights for workers in the value chain. As outlined in URW’s Human Rights Policy, human rights risks are captured in the annual Group risk assessment. The purpose of URW’s human rights due diligence is to ensure that URW effectively identifies, assesses and addresses potential human rights risks and impacts associated with its operations, when deemed necessary and material through a risk assessment. It is based on multiple complementary internal mechanisms and aims to align with international standards to promote respect for human rights and uphold the Group’s corporate responsibility. The Group’s annual risk review addresses human rights impacts particularly through human resources and compliance risks. URW strives to conduct a materiality analysis covering all the Group’s operations and potential human rights impacts, considering local laws, regulations and socio-political conditions. Upon identifying potential human rights risks and impacts associated with its activities, operations, chain and business relationships, URW will make reasonable endeavours to implement corrective actions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how the perspectives of value chain workers are integrated into your decision-making processes or activities concerning the management of actual and potential impacts on these workers. Include, where applicable, a description of any Global Framework Agreements or other agreements with global union federations that pertain to the respect of human rights of workers within the value chain. Additionally, explain how such agreements facilitate the undertaking's understanding of the workers' perspectives, particularly in relation to their right to bargain collectively.
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Question Id: S2-2_05
URW’s approach to value chain workers is embodied in an interconnected set of policies on human rights, modern slavery, responsible procurement, and Health & Safety, reflecting URW’s commitment to uphold the highest standards in these areas. The Group recognises that its operations can have direct and indirect impacts on human rights and remains committed to make all reasonable endeavours in anticipating and mitigating risks as well as ensuring a positive contribution to the communities where URW operates. URW’s Human Rights Policy (see the latest version on URW’s website) reinforced the commitment adopted in 2004 by signing the UNGC. It applies to all employees, entities and operations under the umbrella of URW, including subsidiaries and joint ventures. Contractors, clients, visitors, suppliers and business partners are to be fairly treated in line with the principles of the policy. The Group is dedicated to upholding human rights principles throughout its supply chain from corporate headquarters to individual project sites, ensuring consistency and alignment with its core values.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 50%
- Provide a detailed account of whether and how the perspectives of value chain workers are integrated into your decision-making processes or activities concerning the management of actual and potential impacts on these workers. Include an explanation of how the effectiveness of your engagement with value chain workers is assessed, specifying any relevant agreements or outcomes that have been achieved.
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Question Id: S2-2_06
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 80%
- Provide a detailed account of the steps your organization has implemented to gain insight into the perspectives of value chain workers who may be particularly vulnerable to impacts or marginalized, such as women workers, migrant workers, and workers with disabilities.
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Question Id: S2-2_07
The Group is committed to continuous improvement and is always looking for ways to enhance existing practices and deliver better outcomes for value chain workers. The Group’s approach to identifying what action is needed in response to a particular actual or potential material negative impact is part of the Group’s risk assessment process and based on the results of the double materiality analysis. This process included consultation with stakeholders, analysis of industry trends and consideration of regulatory requirements. H&S and the protection of value chain workers’ human rights, including the identification and prevention of any instance of modern slavery in the Company’s value chain, stand as the priorities identified.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%
- Has the undertaking failed to adopt a general process for engaging with value chain workers regarding impacts? If so, disclose this fact and provide a timeframe for when such a process will be implemented.
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Question Id: S2-2_08
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%
- Has the undertaking adopted a general process to engage with workers in the value chain regarding impacts? If not, disclose the absence of such a process and provide a timeframe within which the undertaking intends to implement this process.
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Question Id: S2-2_09
URW occasionally uses communication and training sessions to engage with its value chain workers. These sessions aim to inform the workers about the impacts of their actions and decisions on the environment, society and the business. For instance, URW systematically seeks the validation of the right to work of employees, workers on the Group’s construction sites and workers at the centres, where applicable. In line with the policies presented in section 3.2.3.B.3 Policies related to value chain workers, URW engages its business partners and vendors to fight any occurrence of modern slavery, human rights infringements, or H&S issues that might impact value chain workers or their communities. URW also employs feedback mechanisms to allow value chain workers to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the impacts of their work. The main feedback mechanism is the direct access to URW’s grievance mechanism, the Integrity Line, as well as an access to the relevant teams managing construction sites.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%
- Describe the undertaking's general approach and processes for providing or contributing to a remedy when it has caused or contributed to a material negative impact on value chain workers. Include details on whether and how the undertaking assesses the effectiveness of the remedy provided.
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Question Id: S2-3_01
The Group's ERM framework and Risk Management Policy cover compliance with human rights for workers in the value chain. URW's human rights due diligence ensures that URW effectively identifies, assesses, and addresses potential human rights risks and impacts associated with its operations, when deemed necessary and material through a risk assessment. It is based on multiple complementary internal mechanisms and aims to align with international standards to promote respect for human rights and uphold the Group’s corporate responsibility. The Group’s annual risk review addresses human rights impacts particularly through human resources and compliance risks. URW strives to conduct a materiality analysis covering all the Group’s operations and potential human rights impacts, considering local laws, regulations and socio-political conditions. Upon identifying potential human rights risks and impacts associated with its activities, operations, and business relationships, URW will make reasonable endeavours to implement corrective actions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%