Eni publishes “Eni for Human Rights”, the company's new report that provides transparent and concrete information on its commitment to respect for human rights, showing a strengthening of internal procedures on this fundamental issue.
“This commitment takes on growing relevance in a world facing the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, in terms of health and economic concerns for workers and communities, which amplify already existing inequalities and persistent racist sentiments. Now more than ever, strengthening our commitment to respect for human rights is crucial to addressing today's challenges. For us, respecting human rights means first of all recognizing the value of each person, guaranteeing their dignity, safety and health, equal working conditions and, above all, promoting diversity. These values are deeply rooted in Eni's corporate identity and culture and guide our actions and activities in the 66 countries in which we operate ”, said Claudio Descalzi, Eni's Chief Executive Officer.
In recent months Eni has taken important steps in the process of spreading and consolidating the culture of respect for human rights. The company has strengthened its internal procedures to shape a structured due diligence process, has adopted the new Code of Ethics and the Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines the requirements with which all suppliers are required to comply.
The report is based on Eni's work over the past 6 years. In September 2019, the company launched a new corporate mission, which is inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and demonstrates the company's commitment to a just transition to a low-carbon future that is socially fair, aiming to minimize the gaps between countries. Furthermore, in December 2018, the company adopted Eni's Declaration on respect for human rights, which reflects the most relevant human rights issues, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). .
To promote shared knowledge on human rights and create a common language on the subject at company level, Eni has created a wide range of training programs and initiatives. In 2019, over 19.000 employees were trained on human rights, for a total of 25.845 class hours.
As a result of its commitment to respect for human rights, in May 2020 Eni was included as an "Engaged Corporate Participant" of the Voluntary Principles Initiative, the initiative made up of governments, international organizations and companies, which promotes the implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, a series of principles aimed at supporting and guiding companies in the management of risks related to human rights in security activities.