Principle 1

We respect human rights wherever we operate, and comply with local laws and our own corporate policy. We support human rights consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We also support a number of international commitments and are dedicated to complying with these. Respect for human rights is integral to the performance of our operations wherever we operate. Our human rights policy is a vital part of maintaining positive relationships with our communities and others, which in turn is essential in preserving our licence to operate.

We train our employees to be aware of what the company expects of them regarding the rights of our people and the communities in and around our operations. Employees must comply with our commitments, which are set out in our statement of business principles  - The way we work.

Our commitment to human rights is reflected in The way we work and our complementary guidance documents on Human Rights and Business Integrity. We also endorse the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Our human rights policy determines how we are expected to respect human rights, and how we would respond if there was a breach of those rights. In implementing our policy, we are subject to the local laws of the many countries in which we operate. We build on compliance with local laws and where our policy and procedures are more stringent, we operate to these standards.

Our human rights policy and procedures are supported by an online web based ethics and compliance training system. Training on the human rights module, which is compulsory at the general manager level or above, is valid for two years.

Every year, all our businesses complete a comprehensive Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) to demonstrate their compliance in the area of human rights.