Airbus // Universal Registration Document 2021
1. Information on the Company’s Activities / 1.2 Non-Financial Information
b. Inclusion & Diversity I. Introduction
chain human rights issues, such as flagging suspicious activities for further investigation, or can act as additional evidence for reported supply chain issues. The Division has also started to scope its own supply chain risk assessment tools for the Company by integrating satellite imagery derived intelligence with additional reported data from third parties on potential supply chain human rights risks. Regulatory compliance During 2021, the Company undertook an analysis of current legislation related to human rights including the French Devoir de Vigilance Law and the Modern Slavery Acts in the UK and Australia. In addition, the Company undertook an analysis of relevant upcoming legislation including the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains. Actions to fill any identified gaps will be undertaken throughout 2022. During 2021, in accordance with the UK Modern Slavery Act and the Australian Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act, the Company published a Modern Slavery Statement outlining the actions it had undertaken to mitigate modern slavery risks in its global business, operations or supply chain. This Statement was published on the UK Government and Australian Government websites as well as the Company’s website. In addition the Company completed the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Modern Slavery Assessment Tool. V. Outlook During 2022, the Company will continue its focus on embedding and advancing its commitment to respect human rights throughout its business, operations and supply chain. Specific ongoing actions include: – – finalisation of the Company’s human rights policy; – – embedding human rights commitments throughout the Company; – – further progressing risk-based due diligence within the Company; – – prioritising actions based on the Company’s Identified salient human rights issues (to be reviewed in 2022); – – progressing social assessments focused on human and labour rights throughout the Company’s sites; – – capacity building with key teams including development of training, communication and awareness raising; – – ensuring alignment of actions with current and upcoming legislation.
“Respect Human Rights and Foster Inclusion” is one of the four sustainability commitments. This priority reflects the focus the Company puts on Inclusion & Diversity (“ I&D ”) and is illustrated by the 137 nations and 20 different languages that its employees represent. An I&D position statement outlines the Company’s commitments to creating a safe and inclusive culture, including zero tolerance to discrimination and harassment, whilst the Company’s Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct expresses the expectations towards both employees and suppliers in this respect. In line with the Company’s values, a comprehensive I&D strategy drives the Company’s approach to embedding I&D focusing on intergenerational, ethnic, social and cultural diversity as well as gender equality, LGBTQ, neurodiversity and disability-friendly policies and hiring practices. The I&D strategy aims to ensure that the Company: – – creates a safe environment and inclusive culture where collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning and accountability are promoted and valued. The Company has zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination of any kind; – – attracts, recruits, develops and retains a large and diverse pool of talent. This talent is a reflection of our customers and suppliers base as well as the communities around us; – – develops a thriving work environment supported by its values system, leadership model as well as a Code of Conduct understood and practiced by all; – – is committed to have a positive long-term sustainable impact not only in the aviation sector but also in the communities we work in by being signatories to the SDGs.
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