Everyone has the right to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity. We recognise that businesses have an important role to play in understanding and managing risks to human rights.
Vanguard Assurance Company is committed to :
Our Human Rights Policy applies to all employees, subsidiaries and intermediaries. It also extends, as far as is reasonably achievable to partners, suppliers, and third-party contractors.
We will work with business partners to ensure compliance to these standards. This policy will be communicated to all our employees and shared with business partners.
Internal and external stakeholders should report concerns or suspected human rights abuses promptly through designated channels, such as the Vanguard Hotline. Reports will be promptly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken to address any voilation of the human rights policy. Failure to adhere to the principles outlined in this policy may result in disciplinary action, including the termination of employment.
We recognise the importance of identifying, prioritising, and addressing our human rights risks. Therefore, we believe our main responsibilities lie in several critical areas: our employees, our customers, and our supply chain.
Our Human Rights Policy applies to all employees, subsidiaries and intermediaries. It also extends, as far as is reasonably achievable to partners, suppliers, and third-party contractors.
We are committed to promoting respect for human rights throughout our supply chain and, as far as is reasonably achievable, take proactive measures to identify, address, and mitigate human rights risks.
Our Board of Directors have adopted this Human Rights Policy on behalf of Vanguard Assurance. They have delegated the responsibility to implement the policy to senior operational executives that report to our CEO. The Head of Human Resources and our Legal Counsel oversee the overall implementation and report on progress and impact to the Board of Directors and the leadership team on a regular basis.
Example: While our Human Rights Policy is aligned with internationally recognized human rights standards, we also comply with applicable national laws and regulations where we operate. Where national requirements fall short of international standards, we will follow processes that seek ways to honour the principles of international human rights standards.
