Syensqo Releases First Report Detailing Steadfast Commitment to Human Rights
Syensqo has recently releases its first stand-alone Human Rights Progress Report.
This report details Syensqo's human rights principles, journey, and advancements, highlighting the company's proactive approach to evolving regulatory requirements and global human rights challenges.
Guided by the UN Guiding Principles on Human Rights and its internal Code of Business Integrity, Syensqo has conducted a comprehensive analysis to evaluate its current standing and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement and remediation, with the goal of achieving a best-in-class approach in the near future. The company’s efforts are concentrated on preventing child and forced labor, ensuring responsible sourcing of conflict minerals, promoting non-discrimination, maintaining health and safety, ensuring fair wages, and supporting mental health.
“Respecting human rights in our global operations and throughout our entire value chain is of utmost importance to us. Upholding human rights goes beyond mere compliance with laws or regulations; it aligns with the core ethics and values outlined in our Code of Business Integrity and Supplier Code of Business Integrity. We expect our suppliers to uphold these rights principles as we do.” Dr. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo
‘‘Our commitment to human rights and our journey ahead is clear. We are aware of our impact on people and of our collective responsibility towards respecting human rights. We believe that the trust of our stakeholders, the value we create for our employees, our customers, our investors and our contribution to society are all interconnected. By upholding human rights, we not only fulfill our ethical and regulatory obligations but also lay the groundwork for sustainable success for our company.’’ Veronique Roedolf, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer Syensqo
Syensqo aims to continuously improve its human rights framework and due diligence aligning with global standards and expectations to foster a robust human rights approach throughout the company.
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