Material Topic: S1 Human Rights
Respecting and fulfilling the human rights (e.g., labor rights, freedom of association, and land rights) of OMV Group employees, business partners, and third parties, such as affected communities including indigenous peoples, in relation to our business activities
Relevant SDGs:
SDG targets:
4.7By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
8.7Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms
8.8Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
16.1Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
Our operations impact our employees and the communities where we operate. These impacts can be positive, for example employment opportunities, fostering local business and infrastructure, or negative, for example competition for land use, dust production, privacy, and community dependence on the Company, among other things. Our social license to operate is based on upholding human and labor rights and developing positive relationships with our employees and communities.
Human rights are universal values that guide our conduct in every aspect of our activities. OMV strives to be a fair and responsible employer and recognizes its responsibility to respect, fulfill, and support human rights in all operations. We are committed to addressing any adverse human rights impacts we are involved in and to implementing adequate measures for their prevention, mitigation, and, where appropriate, remediation. OMV holds itself responsible for respecting the human rights of our employees, as well as those of people directly impacted by or involved with our business, for example our suppliers and contractors, communities, and indigenous peoples. Our responsibilities in terms of human rights include, and are not limited to, equality and non-discrimination, decent living wages, adequate working hours, employee representation, security, occupational health and safety, labor rights in the supply chain, education, land rights, and free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC). We specifically concentrate on the impact of our activities on the human rights of individuals and groups that are more likely to be in vulnerable situations, such as indigenous peoples, women, or children.