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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.