This document sets out Ampère’s Human Rights policy. The document includes the following chapters:
1.Background
2.Policy scope
3.Human Rights Issues
4.Human Rights Policy requirements
5.Governance
6.Review and validity
At Ampère, our commitment to doing the right thing is based on our belief that all people must be treated with dignity and respect. We respect fundamental human rights in the workplace in all contexts and locations, both for people within our own organization and in the value chain. We conduct human rights risk assessments for our own operations and value chain in order to identify our most significant (“salient”) human rights issues that require additional attention.
Our policy is derived from international principles, including the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
As part of bol and Ahold Delhaize, we share a set of values and ethical principles that form the foundation of our work. Our Human Rights Policy therefore builds on the Human Rights Position of Ahold Delhaize, which applies to our business operations.
Fair Work
Fair and reliable work for everyone is our core value. At Ampère, we ensure that all employees, including vulnerable groups, are guaranteed fair wages and working conditions. Employment conditions such as working hours and schedules are communicated transparently to employees within our own operations and value chain.
Safe and Healthy Working Environment
We want to build an organization where everyone feels safe and can work in a healthy manner. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, free from exploitation, discrimination, and harassment. We comply with all applicable occupational health and safety laws and regulations and apply high standards for workplace well-being.
Data Protection and Privacy
We handle data with care and store it securely. We comply with all applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. The use of employee data must be reasonable and proportionate, with maximum respect for employee privacy. This is set out in our own Privacy Policy and in data processing agreements (DPAs) with our partners.
Ampère uses a continuous process to identify actual and potential human rights issues and to assess the effectiveness of our policy actions. We do this in ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders, such as suppliers, customers, and employees.
We prevent misconduct through our Code of Ethics. Every employee agrees to this Code upon joining Ampère and follows a related training. We also place human rights at the center of our supplier terms and conditions (Standards of Engagement), as well as through our ESG screening for certain business relationships.
We monitor human rights topics via our Speak Up line. This provides a free, accessible, and confidential way for anyone connected to our value chains, as well as the public, to raise concerns about inappropriate behavior or potential violations of law or policy. Employees are made aware of the Speak up line through the Code of Ethics training.
We limit human rights risks by being rigorous in our internal protocols, placing good conduct at the center of our collaboration agreements with suppliers, and evaluating the process.
This approach has been established and is supported by the Ampère leadership team. Implementation rests with the Ampère departments, in particular Human Resources and Procurement.
Nothing expressed or referred to in this policy will be construed to give any stakeholder any legal right, claim or expectation with respect to this policy on stakeholder engagement. This policy may be amended or revoked by the management team of Ampere at any time and without prior notice.