C6 – Additional own workforce information - Human rights policies and processes
🗂️ VSME Comprehensive Module - Environmental Metrics, page 13-14
- The undertaking shall disclose an answer to the following questions.
(a) Does the undertaking have a code of conduct or human rights policy for its own workforce? (YES/NO)
(b) If yes, does this cover:
i. child labour (YES/ NO);
ii. forced labour (YES/ NO);
iii. human trafficking (YES/NO);
iv. discrimination (YES/NO);
v. accident prevention (YES/NO); or
vi. other? (YES/NO – if yes, specify).
(c) Does the undertaking have a complaints-handling mechanism for its own workforce? (YES/ NO)
🗂️ VSME Comprehensive Module Guidance – Social Metrics, page 47
- Undertakings that have a due diligence process for human rights in place can answer positively (YES) and could clarify the contents of the policies and/or processes using the drop-down menu.