Corporate Citizenship Report 2011
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Human Rights indicators
Agilent was an early adopter of ISO 26000 and subscribes to guidance on the seven core components for Corporate Social Responsibility. Social responsibility: 7 core subjects
Agilent is proud of its record of uncompromising integrity and the measures it takes to uphold the highest standards of conduct among its employees, business partners and suppliers around human rights. Agilent conducts its business with uncompromising integrity and promotes human rights within the company's sphere of influence. The company publically displays Human Rights and Labor Policy. Our commitment to Human Rights extends through our supply chain. Agilent expects its suppliers to adhere to a high standard of environmental and social responsibility values, as outlined in our Supplier Environmental and Social Responsibility (ESR) Code of Conduct. Agilent's Code of Conduct requires suppliers to adopt sound environmental, health and safety management practices and incorporates eight International Labor Organization (ILO) Conventions that have been identified as fundamental to the rights of human beings at work. Agilent has programs in place to monitor our suppliers' conformance with the Supplier Code of Conduct. Agilent recognizes ISO 26000 as a reference document that provides guidance on social responsibility. Agilent aligns with ISO 26000 standards as part of our social responsibility practices. As such, Agilent's Human Rights policies and practices align with ISO Core subjects: Human rights 6.3 and Labour Practices 6.4 and Fair Operating Practices 6.6 HR2 Percentage of significant suppliers, contractors, and other business partners that have undergone human screening and actions taken One Hundred percent of Agilent's supplier contracts include a reference to Third-Party Audits. Agilent has the right to audit all suppliers for compliance with the Agilent Supplier Code of Conduct. We employ an independent third party to audit and evaluate our suppliers' compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct, including monitoring each supplier's compliance with all applicable labor laws governing forced labor, slavery and human trafficking, as set forth in the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010.
HR3 Total hours of employee training on policies and procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trained. All Agilent employees participate in the annual required training in Standards of Business Conduct with customers, suppliers and employees. All procurement professionals, as part of Standards of Business Conduct training, are requested to take additional online training on Environmental, Health, Safety and Social responsibility which covers Human Rights. HR4 Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken Agilent Technologies Human Rights and Labor Policy Agilent acknowledges and respects the fundamental principles contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our core values and culture reflect a commitment to ethical business practices and good corporate citizenship. Our policies and practices require Agilent to conduct its business with uncompromising integrity and to promote human rights within the company's sphere of influence. Freely-chosen employment: Agilent supports the elimination of all forms of forced, bonded or involuntary prison labor. No Child Labor: Agilent condemns all forms of exploitation of children. Agilent will not recruit child labor and supports the elimination of exploitive child labor. Minimum Wages: Agilent will compensate our employees with wages and benefits that meet or exceed the legally required minimum. Working Hours: Agilent will not require employees to work more than the maximum hours of daily labor set by local laws. No Discrimination: Agilent supports and upholds the elimination of discriminatory practices with respect to employment and occupation, and promotes and embraces diversity in all aspects of its business operations. Our policies prohibit discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, or disability. No Harsh or Inhumane Treatment: Agilent prohibits physical abuse, harassment or the threat of either. Agilent will provide a safe and healthy working environment for all of its employees. Freedom of Association: Agilent respects the rights of employees to organize in labor unions in accordance with local laws and established practice, if desired. Ethical Business Conduct: Agilent's Standards of Business Conduct requires that business be conducted with honesty, and reflects high ethical standards that are the basis for achieving our goals. The standards establish clear guidelines for how we do business and establish accountability. All employees are expected to comply with these standards. Agilent Technologies Supplier Environmental and Social Responsibility Code of Conduct: Agilent's suppliers are required to support and promote the fundamental human rights referenced in this document. Agilent Supplier Code of Conduct HR5 Operations and significant suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights Agilent is unaware of any operations and significant suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk. Agilent's endorses the concept and right to exercise freedom of association as Agilent subscribes to UN Declaration of Human Rights and Supplier Code of Conduct and complies with the California Supply Chain Transparency Act (CTISCA). Agilent's Human Rights and Labor Policy Agilent Supplier Code of Conduct HR6 Operations and significant suppliers identified as having risk for incidents of child labor, and measures taken to contribute to the elimination of child labor Agilent is unaware of any operations or suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labor. Agilent has established a Supplier Environmental, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility program as well as a Supplier Code of Conduct. Agilent Environmental Expectations Agilent conducts random onsite surveys of suppliers for compliance with Agilent's Supplier Code of Conduct. In cases where there are issues with adherence to Agilent's supplier expectations, corrective actions are implemented and monitored by Agilent's third party auditor DEKRA. All corrective actions were completed in FY11. HR7 Operations and significant suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor Agilent is unaware of any operations and significant suppliers having a significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor. Agilent has an established Supplier Environmental, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility program as well as a Supplier Code of Conduct which applies to all suppliers. In addition, Agilent complies with the California Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2010. Agilent CTISCA Statement Agilent conducts random onsite surveys of suppliers for compliance with Agilent's Supplier Code of Conduct. In cases where there are issues with adherence to Agilent's supplier expectations corrective actions are implemented and monitored by Agilent's third party auditor DEKRA. All corrective actions were completed in FY11. HR10 Percentage and total number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews and/or impact assessments Agilent is unaware of any operations that have been subjected to human right reviews or impact assessments. HR11 Number of grievances related to human rights filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms Agilent is unaware of any grievances related to human rights filed through formal grievance mechanisms.
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