Focus Topics – Respect for human rights

Respect for human rights:
Introduction

Protecting human rights across our value chain

This section outlines Zehnder Group’s approach to Upholding human rights across its operations and supply chain. The following subchapters explore the impacts, risks, and opportunities associated with human rights, along with our management approach to addressing these challenges. Zehnder’s commitment to promoting fair labour practices, ensuring safe working conditions, and supporting workers’ rights reflects our focus on ethical business practices and social responsibility.

Zehnder actively addresses human rights risks, particularly in areas like raw material extraction, where issues such as child labour and forced labour may arise. Through a comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence framework, aligned with international standards, we prioritise transparency, risk management, and continuous improvement. By improving supplier screening, expanding audits, and promoting stakeholder engagement, we aim to strengthen human rights compliance throughout our supply chain.

Our efforts include the introduction of a Human Rights Directive, anti-harassment policies, and adherence to global guidelines such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We are committed to reducing the use of conflict minerals and ensuring that our materials are sourced responsibly. As we continue to refine our approach, we remain focused on integrating human rights into our overall strategy, promoting ethical conduct and safeguarding the rights of workers throughout our value chain.