Human Rights Policy

We recognise that business has the responsibility to respect human rights and the ability to contribute to positive human rights impacts. This is an area of growing importance to our employees, workers, shareholders, investors, customers, consumers, the communities where we operate and civil society groups. There is both a business and a moral case for ensuring human rights are upheld across our operations and our value chain. This statement contains over-arching principles which we embed into our policies and systems.

Our policy

In line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we base our commitment on the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We are committed to respecting all internationally recognised human rights relevant to our operations.

Our principle is that where national law and international human rights standards differ, we follow the higher standard; where they conflict, we adhere to national law while seeking to respect international human rights to the greatest extent possible.

In our business dealings we expect our partners to adhere to business principles consistent with our own. We prohibit discrimination and forced, trafficked and child labour, and are committed to safe and healthy working conditions and the dignity of the individual — as well as the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, and effective information and consultation procedures.

We conduct our security operations in alignment with the Group Security Framework, national legal requirements and international standards. We recognise the importance of land rights, are committed to the principle of free, prior and informed consent, and support its implementation by national authorities.

Addressing human rights impacts

We take steps to identify and address any actual or potential adverse impacts with which we may be involved, whether directly or indirectly, through our own activities or business relationships. We manage these risks by integrating our due-diligence responses into our policies and internal systems, acting on the findings, tracking our actions, and communicating with stakeholders about how we address impacts. Human rights due diligence is an ongoing process that requires particular attention when we form new partnerships or our operating conditions change.

Remedy

We place importance on effective remedy wherever human rights impacts occur, through company-based grievance mechanisms. We continue to build awareness and knowledge among our employees and workers on human rights, including labour rights, encouraging them to speak up without retribution about any concerns — and we promote effective grievance mechanisms by our suppliers.

Empowering women through rights, skills and opportunities

Around the world many women face discrimination and disadvantage, lack access to skills and training, and face roadblocks to participation in the economy. Women are integral to our business model and growth ambitions; we seek to grow socially responsible businesses where women participate on an equal basis. Our approach starts with respecting the rights of women and extends to their promotion, helping develop skills and open opportunities in our own operations and value chain.

Our governance

Our work in this area is overseen by the Casual Films Board of Directors.

Going forward

We believe our services bring many positive benefits. This Human Rights Policy Statement consolidates our existing commitments and brings increased clarity on our processes and procedures. Its principles are implemented across our operations and value chain.