90 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems Message from CEO Corporate Overview Corporate Governance and Business Ethics About the Report Human Rights We are committed to upholding fundamental human rights that ensure freedom, dignity, fairness, equality, and respect for all individuals. Our Fair Employment Policy aligns with our mission of responsible growth and our workplace policy on Preventing, Prohibiting, and Addressing Sexual Harassment is designed to create a secure and supportive environment for our employees and workers. All our employees are wellversed with our regulations regarding discrimination, sexual harassment, forced labor, and collective bargaining as these policies are a key component of our Compliance Training, which is mandatory for all employees. Furthermore, we actively monitor critical human rights concerns, including forced labor, child labor, and modern slavery. Our robust Grievance Redressal Mechanism is well-functioning while maintaining anonymity and nonretaliation. In the reporting period, 77% resolutions were provided to grievances recorded. We have appointed staff representatives at our operational sites in Gabon to uphold freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Additionally, we conduct awareness workshops at our SEZ in Togo, ensuring that workers are well-informed and conscious of their rights. To address formal complaints, we have implemented a company-wide Grievance Redressal Mechanism, enabling employees to report grievances without fear of retaliation. Employees may also choose to communicate concerns through their representatives. We are committed to acknowledging all human rights-related issues and providing stringent recourse for grievances. 1,268 364 Grievance Overview CY 2024 Recorded Resolved Pending 1,632 Strengthening our dedication to international Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards, we have launched SAFER in GSEZ, PIA and GDIZ. SAFER provides guidance, training, and assistance to investors in the zone, aimed at reinforcing safety, improving operations, and protecting the environment. The goal of SAFER is to reduce industrial incidents and accidents by offering personalized advice, training, and assistance to investors in the zone, thereby ensuring the safety of our workers, improving our operations, and protecting our environment. The purpose of SAFER service is to ensure that all workplaces are healthy and safe for everyone, including employees, partners, and visitors. Partnership with SAFER In the reporting period, we recorded 70 grievances through SAFER, and 100% of the grievances were resolved
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