Protecting human rights
Compliance with international obligations to protect human rights is a high priority for HENSOLDT. As a universal set of rules, the Code of Conduct reaffirms HENSOLDT's commitment to upholding human rights inside and outside the company.
Sustainability and human rights considerations are not treated as standalone topics, but as core components of our business practices. As part of our risk management approach, we assess a defined set of human rights and environmental risks, both within our own operations and throughout our supply chain.
We are committed to ensuring that our supply chain reflects the same ethical and legal standards we uphold, promoting fair labor practices, environmental protection, and responsible sourcing at every level of our operations, as it is outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Statement.
The values and practices set forth at HENSOLDT comply with internationally recognized standards set forth in charters, declarations and guidelines, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Our commitment to protecting human rights
"As an internationally active company, we are aware of our responsibility to society. We are expressly committed to respecting and protecting human rights throughout the value chain. For us, this is a fundamental prerequisite for ethical conduct and sustainable business management.
Our comprehensive understanding of the responsibility we carry to protect human rights extends beyond our own sites to include our suppliers and our customers' business activities. Our goal is to identify potential human rights violations at an early stage, examine them carefully, and take appropriate measures to responsibly mitigate any perceived risks."