As set out in our Sustainability Policy, we are committed to respecting internationally recognised human rights, operating within the framework of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights At Work, the ILO’s Fundamental Conventions and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, we joined in 2016. This commitment is central to our operating as an ethical and sustainable business, and we take it forward through the initiatives, targets and objectives that are part of our Sustainability Plan. Respecting, protecting and promoting human and labour rights is fundamental to maintaining ethical relationships throughout the value chain, with all stakeholders. And we embed it in our culture.
Promoting human rights principles go beyond formal compliance and encourage respect for people in everyday operational choices to ensure standards are applied.
Making strides for Human and Labour Rights
Seeing progress
A look at where we are at with our objectives on human and labour rights
| 2025-2028 OBJECTIVES | TARGET YEAR | 2025 RESULTS | PROGRESS |
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Ensure Compliance: Execution of 3 Human and Labour Rights workshops to map potential risks and impacts |
2025 |
2 workshops in Italy: Saipem SpA Fano Hub and Saipem SpA Milan Business Line Drilling Offshore and 1 workshop in Saipem SpA Qatar Branch |
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Maintain SA8000 certification for Saipem SpA |
2025 |
Certification confirmed |
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| Strengthen Human Rights in Supply Chain |
2025 |
67% subcontractors (122) trained out of 183 identified, accounting for 20% total ordered and 55% ordered from high-risk vendors |
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| Strengthen Human Rights in Supply Chain | 2025 | 5 audits executed (1 in China, 3 in UAE and 1 in Qatar). The 5 vendors represent 8% of total ordered and 23% of total ordered from high-risk vendors |
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Our approach
Our Human and Labour Rights approach, based on international standards, is embedded in our corporate documents, including our Code of Ethics, Sustainable Business Policy, HSE & Security Policy, DE&I Policy, and Vendor Code of Conduct. Beyond these, we implement our approach to human and labour rights in three areas – due diligence, empowerment and engagement.
Global initiatives that protect Human & Labour Rights
At Saipem, we believe we have a responsibility to guarantee respect for and the protection of human and labour rights in our operations and throughout our value chain. Through our initiatives, we build an understanding of the importance of respect for human and labour rights, raise awareness of potential impacts and risks, and support our partners to address issues when they arise.
Human and labour rights risk workshops
In 2025, we organized three workshops at our subsidiaries - two in Italy and one in Qatar - to discuss the importance of tackling human rights risks and map potential adverse impacts. The aim was to align managers, who play a key role in translating principles into actions, around a common understanding of human and labour rights, their practical impact and the development of mitigation actions.
Workers’ welfare programme in Qatar
Together with Qatar Energy LNG, we implemented the Workers’ Welfare Programme to ensure workers’ dignity, comfort, and safety. A Welfare Committee oversees all project sites to guarantee standards of hygiene, nutrition, wellbeing and accommodation, and periodically reviews complaint books, while senior management conducts monthly on-site inspections. Our welfare programme was recognised with a Special Mention Award from Qatar Energy LNG for our exemplary welfare standards.
Human rights due diligence for partners
Saipem introduced a risk-based human and labour rights due diligence process for its partners. In 2025, we conducted due diligence on 31 partners identified, evaluating their policies and practices in the human rights management. Further, a regular monitoring is in place to ensure continuous alignment with human rights standards.
Human and labour rights due diligence at operational sites
We continue implementing our human rights due diligence process across all operations globally. With our revised human and labour adverse impacts register, 47 Saipem subsidiaries in 35 countries carried out their assessment to identify the potential adverse impacts and defining prioritised action plans.
Protecting workers at the Hail & Ghasha Project
A dedicated Welfare Management Plan safeguards safe working conditions, respect for human rights, and inclusive, discrimination free workplaces. Multi-ethnic and multi-level Welfare Committees have been established to collect suggestions, manage complaints, and propose improvements; and periodic meetings are held for all staff to ensure transparency and traceability. Innovative initiatives have been promoted focusing on the psychological and physical wellbeing of employees.
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