As stated in the Charter of Values, human diversity is viewed as a source of value as far as in line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Within its sphere of influence, the Group upholds human rights as universal and fundamental, following its pyramid of priorities:
- human rights
- health and safety
- environment
- stakeholder engagement
The Group supports actions against child, juvenile, forced, bonded, indentured or prison labour, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, sexual harassment, sexual and verbal abuse.
Additionally the Group is against all forms of discrimination such as in recruitment, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation or age.
The Group makes sure that, under no circumstance, shall working weeks exceed the maximum permitted under applicable laws and regulations; wages paid for a standard working week must meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and must be sufficient to meet basic needs of individuals and families.
The right of personnel to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively is respected.
The Group aims to apply equal standards for subcontractors in all subsidiaries, granting access to basic social needs such as toilets, changing rooms, canteens, kitchens and offices.