Respecting Human Rights
FGV IFFCO’s Commitment to Human Rights and Due Diligence
FGV IFFCO commit to upholding internationally-recognised human rights principles and standards in our operations and subsidiaries. In fulfilling its responsibility to respect human rights, FGV IFFCO is guided by, among others, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
In order to identify, prevent and mitigate human rights impacts, FGV IFFCO undertakes to conduct appropriate human rights due diligence (HRDD) on the ongoing existing business and in the development of any new business activity or relationship. This will be an ongoing process that will consider any changes to the activity or relationship.
Our commitment to human rights is enshrined in our Group Sustainability Policy (GSP) and practising through the following pillars:
- Equality and Non- Discrimination
- Upholding Labour Standards
- Respecting Rights of Indigenous People and Local Communities
- Health and Safety
- Preventing Harassment and Abuse
In order to uphold the principle of gender equality and non-discrimination, below is our gender balance:
SMETA Compliance
As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, our facilities have been independently assessed through the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), one of the world’s widely recognized ethical audit methodologies.
The assessment covers key areas including:
- Labour Standards
- Health & Safety
- Environment
- Business Ethics
We continuously work towards maintaining high standards of compliance and implementing improvements that support our employees, business partners, and local communities.