Social Management and Labour Rights Policy
- Purpose
This policy establishes the company’s commitment to complying with the social principles required by the FSC® and PEFC™ standards, ensuring respect for human and labour rights throughout all activities, operations, and the supply chain.
This policy applies to all stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
- General Commitment
The company is committed to:
- Respecting internationally recognized fundamental human rights.
- Complying with applicable labour legislation in Spain and relevant international regulations.
- Aligning its practices with the social requirements of the FSC® and PEFC™ standards.
- Promoting a safe, dignified, inclusive, and abuse-free working environment.
- Child Labour
The company declares its absolute rejection of child labour.
Accordingly:
- No person below the minimum legal working age established by national legislation or applicable international conventions will be employed.
- Age verification procedures will be implemented during recruitment processes.
- No form of child exploitation will be permitted, including hazardous work, harmful work, or work that interferes with compulsory education.
- If child labour is identified within the supply chain, immediate corrective actions will be taken, prioritizing the best interests of the child.
- Forced or Compulsory Labour
The company strictly prohibits all forms of forced, compulsory, or coerced labour.
Accordingly:
- No worker shall be required to work against their will.
- The withholding of identity documents, wages, or deposits as a condition of employment is prohibited.
- Practices involving debt bondage, human trafficking, or involuntary prison labour will not be permitted.
- All workers shall be free to terminate their employment by complying with the applicable legal notice period, without undue penalty.
- Freedom of movement within the workplace will be guaranteed.
- Discrimination in Employment and Occupation
The company promotes equal opportunities and prohibits all forms of discrimination.
Discrimination on the grounds of the following is prohibited:
- Sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression
- Age
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Nationality
- Religion or beliefs
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Political opinions
- Any other personal or social condition
The company will ensure that:
- Recruitment, promotion, training, and remuneration processes are objective and based on competence.
- Equality and inclusion measures are implemented.
- Reporting channels are available to raise discrimination concerns without fear of retaliation.
- Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
The company fully recognizes and respects freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
Accordingly:
- Employees are free to join or not join trade unions of their choice without interference or retaliation.
- Workers’ right to representation will be respected.
- No form of intimidation or discrimination related to trade union activities will be tolerated.
- Trade union representatives will be provided with access to the information necessary for collective bargaining, within the applicable legal framework.
- Social dialogue will be promoted as a tool for the continuous improvement of working conditions.
- Implementation and Monitoring
To ensure compliance with this policy, the company:
- Communicates this policy to all employees and stakeholders.
- Integrates these principles into contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conducts periodic compliance assessments.
- Establishes confidential, non-retaliatory reporting channels.
- Implements corrective actions whenever non-compliance is identified.
The Company’s Management is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving this policy, as well as ensuring that the necessary resources are available for its effective implementation.
Management will periodically review this Policy in order to support the principle of continuous improvement and ensure that it remains up to date.
