Human rights policy

Human Rights Policy – OPENAX OPENAX, including all of its holdings, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities, upholds and respects globally recognized human rights. Our principles are guided by international frameworks such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural… Continue reading Human rights policy

OPENAX, including all of its holdings, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities, upholds and respects globally recognized human rights. Our principles are guided by international frameworks such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, ILO Core Conventions, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and, where relevant, international humanitarian law.

OPENAX is dedicated to avoiding, preventing, and addressing any negative impacts on human rights within our sphere of influence. This applies to our employees, contractors, supply chain workers, local communities, and others potentially affected by our operations. We actively implement processes to mitigate risks and ensure we do not contribute to human rights violations.

To support and protect human rights throughout our operations, OPENAX commits to the following actions:

• Promote fairness, inclusion, and equality in the workplace, ensuring equal pay for equal work across comparable roles and jurisdictions.
• Create a professional environment where all individuals are valued, treated fairly, and protected from discrimination, abuse, and violence in the workplace.
• Uphold a zero-tolerance policy against any form of harassment—physical, verbal, sexual, or otherwise—and take disciplinary measures when needed, including termination of employment.
• Comply with employment laws regarding working hours and compensation, ensuring wages are aligned with or exceed the local minimum living wage, and respecting agreements with employee representatives.
• Expect our suppliers to respect human rights in their practices and take corrective action when violations are identified. We do not accept the use of forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking at any level of our operations or supply chain.
• Prioritize the protection of vulnerable groups potentially affected by our business, including Indigenous communities, women, and children.
• Conduct independent assessments of our human rights due diligence efforts on an annual basis to evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborate with partners to actively eliminate all forms of modern slavery across our business network and investment relationships.
• Foster a culture of safety and well-being, with the objective of eliminating workplace injuries and promoting a healthy working environment.
• Perform ongoing risk assessments and human rights due diligence across both operations and supply chains to identify and address potential impacts.

OPENAX is committed to transparency and encourages employees and partners to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. We promote a “speak-up” culture, and all reports of misconduct—ethical, legal, or otherwise—are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith or contributes to an investigation. Employees, partners, and third parties are welcome to report concerns or suspected violations related to human rights.

Reports can be submitted by email to [email protected]. All cases are reviewed, and where violations are confirmed, we take appropriate action and provide effective remedy.

In addition, OPENAX has procedures in place to address issues specifically related to sourcing of raw materials. We uphold a strict non-retaliation policy for those who raise legitimate concerns and firmly oppose any attacks against human rights defenders.

OPENAX
Last reviewed: December 2024