Human Capital and Social Sustainability

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• Human Capital and Social Sustainability

Human Capital and Social Sustainability

Health and safety

SODRU’s fundamental priority is workplace safety as well as the safety and health protection of each staff member.

The Company defines the following goals in this respect:

1. Creation of safe labour conditions.
2. Ensuring the safe operation of industrial facilities and facilities supplying goods to SODRU.
3. Reduction of the risks of accidents.

To achieve these goals, the Company relies upon the following principles:

• Constant improvement and efficiency upgrading in functioning of the system of labour safety and health protection management with due regard to the requirement of the standard ISO 45001:2018, as well as other international standards and recommendations of international organizations for industrial safety and hygiene, professional risks;
• Constant updating of action plans for improvements of workplace conditions and reduction of professional risks levels, including identification of existing hazards, risk evaluation and establishing adequate measures of risk management;
• Constant monitoring of changes in legislation regarding industrial safety and health protection, tracking changes in requirements of parties concerned;
• Priority of measures for prevention of adverse impact of industrial factors on employees and locals over measures for elimination of consequences of such impact;
• Effective interaction with regulatory bodies in the sphere of industrial safety and health protection for taking prompt measures to avoid nonconformities.
• Continuous upgrading of competence of the Company staff and partners performing operations at the Company facilities, monitoring their compliance with standards and norms with respect to labor protection and industrial safety adopted by the Company;
• Constant updating of the system of prevention of accidents and occupational diseases in production;
• Improvement of technological processes, usage of equipment and processes ensuring occupational safety;
• Development of corrective measures upon results of monitoring, assessment of workplaces, internal and external audits for compliance with legal and other requirements applicable to Company risks related to occupational safety;
• Creating conditions ruling out any activities causing damage to life, health or property of all participants of production processes and parties concerned;
• Ensuring that every Company employee realizes that supporting production safety should be an integral part of their activities based upon an inner commitment.

Social Policy and Responsibilities

SODRU is committed to social accountability, recognizing the significance of understanding and respecting the interests of stakeholders, including employees, partners, shareholders, government authorities, public organizations, mass media agencies, and the public in countries and regions of operation. The group endeavours to meet expectations for stability, accountability, and transparency through a step-by-step sustainable development strategy.

SODRU actively supports employee self-development, promotes diversity, and opposes discrimination, child labour, and forced labour across the value chain. Measures are implemented to ensure the well-being, development, and safety of employees, partners, and residents in operational regions.

The foundation for our commitment to collaboration, sustainability and activities is in our commitment to human rights based on national and international standards for human rights. The principles advocated by the ILO and OECD for multinational Enterprises and the UN guiding principles on business and human rights act as our reference point. High ethical standards and integrity are essential for our business as well as promoting fair competition throughout the value chain both in up- and downstream periods. We always act according to the relevant national and international anti-trust legislation.

Relation with Communities

The group seeks to strengthen relationships with local communities, offering social programs and initiatives to support NGOs and educational institutions. Active collaboration with governmental representatives addresses various issues. Social characteristics of operational countries and regions are considered, with financial assistance, personal engagement, and initiatives to stimulate economic development.

Partners:

SODRU prioritizes long-term, mutually beneficial relationships worldwide. A personalized approach aligns business practice with environmentally friendly goals. Close ties with local farmers and organizations contribute to a diverse stakeholder group. Stakeholder opinions inform decision-making related to industrial, environmental, and social security. Open communication ensures stakeholders are regularly informed about the Group’s affairs and measures taken to mitigate environmental and social risks.

With our policies and practice we address the following Sustainable development goals:

The list of certified management systems in ecological, health care and labour safety sector required to productions sites supplying goods to SODRU: