The report shows the actions taken by Eni to drive the energy transition in a fair and inclusive way
Eni publishes Eni For Human Rights, the company's third report that describes its commitment to respect for human rights, providing transparent information on the approach adopted, the challenges and Eni's performance in this area. The report is inspired by the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGPs), the global framework created to prevent, address and remedy the negative impacts on human rights associated with business activities.
In a historical moment characterized by the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential to have a solid commitment to respect for human rights and to strengthen support for workers and communities that host Eni's activities.
“It is time to be aware that the challenges of the current global context can only be faced and overcome by looking to the future, with the dignity of every human being as a guide. To be successful, each of us is called to play our role in the just transition process, putting ourselves at the service of others. At the same time, as the world continues to cope with the impacts of Covid-19, it is essential that efforts to support economic recovery are aligned with the zero-emissions path. This is why, during the last year, we have worked even harder to make our goals stronger, enhancing the strategy that will lead Eni to achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2050, ”said Claudio Descalzi, Eni's CEO.
Eni for Human Rights takes stock of the work done over the last five years to strengthen Eni's approach to human rights, accounting for the company's results, the challenges and opportunities in the area to be a leader in the realization of an energy transition that is socially equitable and inclusive.
The report describes in detail the way in which Eni manages human rights issues in its relations with employees, local communities, suppliers and business partners, as well as in security activities. In these areas, Eni applies rigorous control procedures, with the aim of preventing violations and remedying them if they occur.
The solidity of the company's approach to human rights was recognized by the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark, which in 2020 ranked Eni in first place in the index (along with another company from a different business sector), and testified by the results obtained in other specific initiatives in which Eni has voluntarily participated - leading the way in the sector - such as the Workforce Disclosure Initiative.
Eni for Human Rights, together with Eni for and its attachments, is part of the company's sustainability reporting.