Siegwerk, a provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels with a rich 200-year heritage as a family-owned business, proudly introduces its Human Rights Guiding Principles and corresponding Human Rights Policy. This significant step reflects the company’s deep-rooted dedication to ethical business conduct and sustainability.
Central to Siegwerk’s approach is a profound respect for the dignity of all individuals within its sphere, including employees, customers, and suppliers. The company is committed to fostering safe working environments, equitable compensation, and avenues for professional advancement, nurturing a culture built on loyalty and shared values.
Aligned with its comprehensive sustainability strategy, ‘HorizonNOW’, Siegwerk’s global operations are guided by principles of sustainability and responsibility, with a fundamental emphasis on human rights as crucial to sustainable progress.
The Human Rights Guiding Principles outlined by Siegwerk’s policy underscore:
Foundational Commitment: Ensuring products are free from human and labor rights abuses.
Risk Acknowledgment: Recognizing existing human rights challenges in the supply chain and understanding that compliance with legal standards is a starting point.
Knowledge and Action: Actively seeking information and addressing human rights concerns.
Collaborative Efforts: Partnering to prevent, investigate, and resolve human rights issues.
Stakeholder Focus: Prioritizing the welfare of affected individuals and groups.
Continuous Improvement: Encouraging stakeholders to voice concerns and contribute to future enhancements.
In tandem with the Human Rights Guiding Principles, Siegwerk has implemented a robust governance structure for human rights, appointing Alina Marm, Head of Global Sustainability and Circular Economy, as the Human Rights Officer. Additionally, a Supplier Sustainability Hub has been established to collaborate with Human Resources, Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Purchasing departments, ensuring rigorous risk management and the effective implementation of policies, processes, and improvement measures.
Siegwerk acknowledges that addressing human rights is an ongoing endeavor and views this release as a foundational step in a sustained journey toward greater accountability and positive impact.
