Purpose

Integrate inclusion, equal opportunity, employee development, health, wellbeing and human-rights considerations into people practices, fostering a workplace that is inclusive, safe, and supportive of professional and personal growth.

Steps

#ActionDetailsEvidence
1Foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace with zero tolerance for discriminationMaintain employment practices that prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation and unequal treatment.People policies, training and development records
2Provide regular training, skills development, and career growth opportunitiesApply fair recruitment, development, performance and advancement criteria.People policies, training and development records
3Ensure a safe and healthy working environment, in compliance with occupational health regulationsAssess workplace health, safety, mental-health and wellness needs and implement proportionate measures.Health, safety and wellbeing actions including mental health programs
4Offer mental health and wellness support programsMaintain trusted channels for employee concerns and protect confidentiality and non-retaliation.Health, safety and wellbeing actions including mental health programs
5Consider human-rights risks in employment and material third-party relationships, following international standardsRespect human rights in all operations and business relationships.Human-rights assessments where applicable
6Review workforce indicators, concerns and corrective actions with responsible management and the ESG Committee—Workforce and inclusion metrics; concern, investigation and remediation records

Proportionality Considerations

  • Prioritize employee well-being, inclusion, and community engagement as a small VASP.
  • Broaden to structured CSR and impact programs as staffing and revenue expand.
  • Processes rely on lean documentation and integrated roles, with clear pathways for future scalability.

Records

  • People policies, training and development records
  • Workforce and inclusion metrics
  • Health, safety and wellbeing actions including mental health programs
  • Concern, investigation and remediation records
  • Human-rights assessments where applicable

Relationships

History

  • 2026-07-26: Created from section 3.3 of the approved ESG Manual.