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’s Fundamental Conventions and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. 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 annual Sustainability Plan. Protecting and promoting human and labour rights is fundamental to maintaining respectful and ethical relationships throughout the value chain, with all stakeholders. And we embed it in our culture.
The integration of human rights into corporate practices is not only an ethical issue, but also a necessity for companies that wish to operate in a world that is increasingly sensitive to social and environmental issues.
Making strides for human and labour rights
Seeing progress
A look at where we are at with our objectives on human and labour rights
| 2024-2027 OBJECTIVES | TARGET YEAR | 2024 RESULTS | PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
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Human rights risk assessment 2024 at all operational sites |
2024 |
All main operational sites carried out the risk assessment |
50%7777
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Maintain SA8000 certification |
2024 |
Certification confirmed |
50%7777
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| Carry out audits of Saipem suppliers and manpower agencies on human and labour rights issues |
2024 |
5 main subcontractors and 6 manpower agencies audited |
50%7777
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| Strengthen awareness on human and labour rights | 2024 | Engagement of 61% of main subcontractors in high risk Countries in a human and labour rights training campaign |
50%7777
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Our approach
Our Human and Labour Rights approach, based on international standards, is defined in our policies which outline out commitment, in the engagement with our main stakeholders and in the due diligence processes we implement in our operational activities.
Our initiatives
Human and labour rights risk workshops
We organized workshops at our subsidiaries in the UAE, Angola and France involving senior management and operational project and staff managers. These sessions provided them with insights on the latest international frameworks and the importance of and a clear understanding of the adverse Human and Labour Rights impacts and the importance of properly managing the related risks in subsidiary activities and operations.
Seminar on EU corporate sustainability due diligence
We organised an internal seminar on the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive in collaboration with Professor Angelica Bonfanti of the University of Milan. Endorsed by Saipem’s Chief People, HSEQ and Sustainability Officer, the seminar saw the participation of 20 department managers and functions.
Due diligence on human rights at operational sites
Since 2022, we have implemented a process and tool to map and collect information on potential and actual human and labour rights impacts at the country and operational levels. This process assesses risk and addresses it with appropriate mitigation actions. It has been applied in all our subsidiaries and is monitored annually. This allows us to track and record local actions taken to mitigate potential adverse impacts, including specific initiatives in certain countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, India, and Angola.
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