At PostNL, respect for Human Rights is an important pre-condition to be a sustainable company and good employer. PostNL is committed to protect and advance Human Rights and works vigorously to protect people against infringements of Human Rights in its operations. We respect ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and particularly endorse the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Although Human Rights as such has not been identified as a key risk, we act on Human Rights for our own people and the people working for us. In addition, we assess Human Rights' risks of suppliers following a risk-based approach. In 2020 we carried out a risk workshop on Human Rights to create more awareness about the topic within the company and evaluate our mitigation activities.
We also held a round table with suppliers to discuss our approach and share knowledge. Based on the outcomes of these activities, we are now more actively engaging and collaborating with some suppliers to address this topic. Looking ahead, we are considering engaging with customers to explore, for example, a sector-based approach.
Elements of PostNL Group Human Rights Policy | Subject covered | Reference to UDHR1 |
|---|---|---|
Collective labour agreements | Stimulate trade union and works council participation; work conditions; equal opportunities; remuneration; working hours and rest | Art. 20; Art. 23.1; Art. 23.2; Art. 23.3; Art. 24 |
Business principles | Slavery; diversity | Art. 4; Art. 18 |
PostNL Group Statement on Slavery and Human Trafficking | Slavery | Art. 4 |
PostNL Procurement policy | Freedom of association, work conditions; equal opportunities; remuneration; working hours and rest | Art. 20; Art. 23.1; Art. 23.2; Art. 23.3; Art. 24 |
Diversity & Inclusion Policy | Freedom of thought, conscience and religion; equal opportunities | Art. 18; Art. 23.2 |
PostNL pride network | Stimulate LGBT acceptance | Art. 18 |
Woman Inclusion Network | Support women in equal opportunities | Art. 18 |
ISO 45001 certification | Work conditions | Art. 23.1 |
Complaints and support processes | Freedom of opinion and expression | Art. 19 |
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