Policies

Policy on Human Rights and Labor Standards

Senior Vice President (SVP) Corporate Human Resources

Lenzing Group

Upstream value chain and downstream Tier 1

Local communities

Objective:
Lenzing is fully committed to uphold the protection of human rights in its sphere of influence and to identify, prevent, mitigate and remediate adverse human rights impacts.

Key elements:
Lenzing fully supports the fundamental labor principles which prohibit child and forced labor, freedom of association and bargaining, fair compensation and working hours, safe and healthy workplaces as well as protection from discrimination, harassment and inhumane treatment.

UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Lenzing website

S1 Own workforce S1-1
20a The Lenzing Group places the highest priority on its employees and its social responsibilities towards them. Lenzing fully supports all internationally recognized human rights and the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the fundamental labor principles protecting workers’ rights as defined in the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
20b Lenzing engages with its own workforce through regular and varied communication channels; please see the “Communication” section of this chapter.
20c Lenzing provides appropriate remedies for human rights impacts to affected individuals, employees and local communities, including indigenous peoples, through both judicial and non-judicial mechanisms.
21 For alignment with internationally recognized instruments, please see row “Third party standards/initiatives” in this table.
22 The policy addresses human rights topics such as forced labor and child labor.

S2 Workers in the value chain S2-1
16 The scope of the Policy covers the sphere of influence, which encompasses workers in the upstream value chain as well as in the downstream Tier 1 level.
17a Lenzing is dedicated to meeting – and wherever possible, exceeding – all applicable social and ethical standards across its global network, while protecting human rights within its sphere of influence. This commitment extends to its suppliers, which are expected to uphold the same high standards. Lenzing fosters compliance with its high internal standards and all applicable external requirements on a continuing basis through training programs and risk-based auditing for suppliers.
17b In its Policy on Human Rights and Labor Standards, Lenzing is committed to identifying, preventing, mitigating, and remediating any actual or potential adverse human rights impacts associated with its operations and business relationships. This commitment includes ensuring that appropriate remedies are provided to affected individuals, workers and local communities, including indigenous people, through both judicial and non-judicial mechanisms.
17c Lenzing’s policy commitments do not include a general approach for its engagement with value chain workers.
18 The policy addresses human rights topics such as forced labor and child labor.
19 For alignment with internationally recognized instruments, please see the row “Third party standards/initiatives” in this table. In the reporting year, no cases of non-compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises were reported in the upstream value chain.

Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy (EDI)

Senior Vice President (SVP) Corporate Human Resources

Lenzing Group

Objective:
Lenzing is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where all people are respected and valued regardless of their background or characteristics.

Key elements:
Lenzing is committed to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure an environment free from unlawful discrimination and facilitates ethical values by promoting EDI for all employees, fostering dignity and respect and offering equal opportunities for development.

UN Global Compact
UN SDGs

Lenzing website

S1 Own workforce S1-1
21 Please see the row “Third party standards/initiatives” in this table for references to internationally recognized instruments.
24a The EDI Policy aims at eliminating discrimination, including harassment and promoting equal opportunities.
24b Lenzing aims to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, marital status, family responsibilities, ethnicity, race, skin color, nationality, national extraction origin, disability, neurodiversity, HIV/AIDS, chronic diseases, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or other characteristics. Lenzing strives to build a diverse and inclusive work environment where differences are respected and valued.
24c Lenzing is committed to inclusion which is addressed in its EDI Policy. It focuses on ensuring equality of opportunity, respect and a discrimination-free environment for all employees, including those from vulnerable groups.
24d There was no formalized procedure in place to prevent, mitigate and combat discrimination in the reporting year. Lenzing has actions in place to advance diversity and inclusion.

Communication Guideline

Vice President (VP) Corporate Communications, Sustainability, Investor Relations and Public Affairs

Lenzing Group

Objective:
The objective is to integrate all employees across the Lenzing Group into a communication network to ensure access to relevant information.

Key elements:
Lenzing promotes open communication and encourages employees to share ideas and topics of interest to foster a collaborative environment.

N/A

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Life Saving Rules Guideline

Vice President (VP) Global HSE

Lenzing Group

Objective:
The goal is to remind individuals of essential safety measures to mitigate risk and prevent fatalities in the industry.

Key elements:
The Life Saving Rules are based on a consistent set of rules and activities which enable an industry-wide common safety language and increase individual awareness and ownership of critical safeguards.

N/A

Lenzing website

Global Learning & Development Guideline

Senior Vice President (SVP) Corporate Human Resources

Lenzing Group

Objective:
The objective is to develop the key competencies essential for sustainable competitiveness and future growth through a structured, company-wide approach.

Key elements:
Lenzing identifies and develops strategically relevant competencies and supports employees to gain a clear understanding of the required leadership and functional competencies for their current and/or potential future roles.

N/A

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Global Performance Management Guideline

Vice President (VP) of Operations Service Group

Lenzing Group

Objective:
The objective is to manage, support and ensure the performance of teams and individuals to achieve strategic choices and build sustainable business performance.

Key elements:
Performance management at Lenzing involves setting clear goals, tracking progress and reviewing results through regular performance and development discussions.

N/A

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