S2-2 Processes for Engaging with Value Chain Workers about Impacts

[S2-2.22a, 22b] OMV promotes collaboration and engagement with contractors and subcontractors on health, safety, and other sustainability topics. As mentioned above, engagement with workers in the value chain occurs in all stages of our business relationship and at all stakeholder levels (both with management and on-site workers) and takes on different forms. For instance, to increase awareness of embedding HSSE and sustainability principles in our value chain, we organize annual contractor forums and training sessions, where we engage with management representatives from our contractors and suppliers. Furthermore, we conduct quarterly service meetings between business representatives in OMV, Procurement, and HSSE and selected contractor representatives to review and improve service performance. To gain a better understanding of on-site conditions, we conduct joint HSSE walks and on-site human rights checks. To evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures that have been put in place, we conduct annual HSSE audits, TfS audits, and contractor audits with external auditors (see S2-4 Actions Related to Value Chain Workers. [S2-2.22c] The responsibilities and roles for contractor HSSE management are shared between Business, Procurement, and HSSE. As previously stated, the VP of HSSE who reports directly to the CEO, and the Procurement and Investor Relations & Sustainability SVPs, who report directly to the CFO, oversee this engagement with workers in the value chain.

[S2-2.22e] The effectiveness of the engagement with workers in the value chain or their representatives is assessed using a range of tools. A 360-degree evaluation is conducted to understand if the regularity and format of the supplier engagement methods used by OMV meet expected requirements. We also track the effectiveness of the engagement with workers in the value chain with tools like the Human Rights Self-Assessment (see S2-4 Actions Related to Value Chain Workers). [S2-2.23] OMV takes specific steps to gain insights into the perspectives of workers who may be particularly vulnerable. We identify these vulnerable groups and have established feedback mechanisms through our grievance channels and TfS audits to gather insights from workers who may be especially susceptible to impacts or marginalization. Additionally, we conduct interviews with contractors’ blue-collar workers during audits to further understand their perspectives and identify any potential issues. For more information, see Audits.