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Human Rights & Labour Standards

HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOUR STANDARDS

We are dedicated to safeguarding human rights within our operations and across our entire value chain. This commitment involves actively identifying instances of human rights abuses and taking effective measures to address and remedy them.

Stakeholder Groups Most Concerned

NGOs, Industry Groups and Local Communities; Government Agencies and Regulators; Consumers

 

 

Why It Is Important

We prioritise human rights as a central focus of our operations, viewing it not just as a legal obligation but as a fundamental principle rooted in our core values. We are committed to treating all employees, including third-party contractors, with respect, recognizing that a thriving workplace upholds the dignity and rights of every individual. Our dedication to integrity, responsibility, honesty, and ethics extends across our entire value chain, influencing the Group’s interactions with employees, contractors, suppliers and others. Safeguarding human rights within our Group creates a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace, aligning seamlessly with our commitment as a responsible brewer which aligns with our ‘Leadership Expectations.’

 

As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we affirm our ongoing dedication to upholding its Ten Principles, which define our support for human rights. These principles form the foundation of our actions as they guide and motivate us to drive positive social and environmental change within the communities we serve. The Principles are outlined as follows:

 

Human Rights

1) Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights within their sphere of influence.

2) They should ensure they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour

3) Uphold freedom of association and

the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.

4) Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour.

5) Abolish child labour.

6) Eradicate discrimination in employment and occupation.

Environment

7) Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.

8) Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.

9) Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

10) Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

As of 2023, there have been no substantiated complaints concerning human rights violations reported within our operations or supply chain.

 

Progress/Achievements

In our proactive efforts to create a workplace that is both inclusive and respectful of human rights, we have undertaken several initiatives:

 

Going Forward

Looking ahead, we are intensifying our commitment to human rights through targeted initiatives. These steps underscore our dedication to cultivating a workplace culture that prioritises and upholds fundamental human rights principles: