1.COMMITMENT AND SCOPE
Scorp Group ("the Company") is committed to respecting and upholding internationally recognized human rights in all aspects of our business operations. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, business partners, and other stakeholders across our global operations.
We recognize our responsibility under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
2.OUR HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES
2.1 Forced and Compulsory Labour
Scorp Group strictly prohibits the use of forced, bonded, trafficked, or compulsory labour in any form. All employment is freely chosen, and workers have the right to leave their employment with reasonable notice.
2.2 Child Labour
We prohibit the employment of children below the minimum legal working age and will not engage in or tolerate child labour in our operations or supply chain. We support the elimination of exploitative child labour practices globally.
2.3 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Scorp Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political opinion, or any other protected characteristic.
2.4 Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
We respect the rights of all workers to form and join trade unions, worker associations, or other representative bodies of their choice, and to bargain collectively in accordance with applicable laws.
2.5 Fair Wages and Working Conditions
We are committed to providing fair wages that meet or exceed legally mandated minimum wages, and to ensuring safe, healthy, and dignified working conditions for all workers.
2.6 Health and Safety
Scorp Group is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and workers throughout our operations and supply chain, in accordance with applicable laws and international standards.
2.7 Privacy and Data Protection
We respect the right to privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
2.8 Freedom from Harassment and Violence
Scorp Group maintains a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, and any form of workplace violence. All employees have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment.
2.9 Land and Community Rights
We respect the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples to their land, natural resources, and cultural heritage. We are committed to obtaining free, prior, and informed consent where our operations may affect the rights of indigenous communities.
3.DUE DILIGENCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Scorp Group conducts ongoing human rights due diligence to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for how we address adverse human rights impacts. Our due diligence process includes:
- Regular human rights risk assessments across our operations and supply chain
- Integration of human rights considerations into business decisions and procurement processes
- Monitoring and tracking of implementation and outcomes
- Communication of how impacts are addressed to relevant stakeholders
- Annual review and reporting on human rights performance
We prioritize high-risk areas and work collaboratively with suppliers and business partners to address identified issues.
4.SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSIBILITY
Scorp Group expects all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same human rights standards outlined in this policy. We embed human rights requirements into our supplier code of conduct and contractual agreements and conduct periodic assessments and audits of supplier compliance.
Where violations are identified, we work with suppliers to develop corrective action plans. In cases of serious or persistent violations, we may terminate our business relationship.
5.GRIEVANCE AND REMEDIATION MECHANISMS
We provide accessible, transparent, and effective grievance mechanisms for workers, communities, and other affected stakeholders to raise human rights concerns. These include:
- An anonymous whistleblowing hotline available 24/7
- A dedicated human rights grievance email channel
- Open-door policy for direct reporting to management or HR
- Third-party mediation for complex cases
All grievances are investigated promptly and impartially. We are committed to providing appropriate remediation where we have caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts.
No individual will face retaliation for raising a human rights concern in good faith.
6.TRAINING AND AWARENESS
Scorp Group provides regular human rights training to all employees, with tailored training for those in high-risk roles such as procurement, operations, and supply chain management. We raise awareness of this policy through onboarding programmes, internal communications, and periodic refresher training.
7.REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY
Scorp Group is committed to transparent reporting on our human rights performance. We publish an annual Human Rights Report that outlines our due diligence activities, identified risks and impacts, actions taken, and outcomes achieved. This report is publicly available on our company website.
8.GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The Board of Directors holds ultimate accountability for this policy. Day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), supported by the Legal, HR, and Procurement functions. Performance against this policy is reviewed annually at the Board level.
9.POLICY REVIEW
This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business, applicable laws and regulations, and evolving international standards and best practices.
10.CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, concerns, or to report a human rights issue:
Email: humanrights@scorp.com
Hotline: Available through the company intranet