- Our approach
- What is sustainable development?
- Life of our operations and products
- Our performance
- Environmental stewardship
- Social wellbeing
- Economic prosperity
- Governance systems
- Features
Principle 1
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights within their sphere of influence
GRI G3 indicator: HR1, HR2. HR6, HR7
Our level of reporting: Fully
- Our progress
- Policy, standards & guidance
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We explicitly support the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and respect human rights in conducting our operations around the world. Every employee at Rio Tinto must adhere to our human rights policy outlined in our statement of business practice The way we work.
During 2007, over 1800 employees completed the human rights training module, which is compulsory at general manager level or above.
We look for opportunities to support positive efforts to promote broader understanding of human rights values, especially where they assist the Group’s local communities. We seek dialogue with others aimed at a practical common effort to promote respect for human rights consistent with the role of business.
Read more about our progress and approach to human rights, governance and ethics in 2007.