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International Human Rights Policy

Introduction

The protection of human rights is a fundamental principle of international law and an essential pillar for the dignity, equality, and freedom of individuals. Sourcing Trust adopts this policy with the aim of establishing clear guidelines for the promotion and defense of human rights at the international level, in accordance with treaties, conventions, and multilateral agreements.

Fundamental Principles

Human rights are universal, inalienable, and interdependent. Sourcing Trust is based on the following principles:

Universality: All individuals are entitled to the same human rights standards regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or any other distinction.
Indivisibility and Interdependence: No right can be denied to the detriment of another, as they are interconnected, and Sourcing Trust ensures their integrated applicability.
Equality and Non-discrimination: Sourcing Trust adheres to its values that all employees are treated equally without any form of discrimination.
Participation and Inclusion: Sourcing Trust follows the protection of human rights and ensures that all voices of its employees are heard through internal channels, guaranteeing the active participation of every employee.
Accountability and Rule of Law: As a private institution, Sourcing Trust must be held accountable for compliance with human rights standards.

International Human Rights Instruments

Sourcing Trust’s human rights policy is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Responsibilities of Sourcing Trust

Sourcing Trust commits to implementing and protecting human rights through the following actions:

Implementing practices that ensure no violation of human rights.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of business practices
Recognizing its responsibility to respect human rights and commits to:
- Prevent violations against its employees during their work.
- Implement corporate social responsibility policies aligned with international standards.
- Cooperate with monitoring mechanisms to remediate negative impacts.

Monitoring

Compliance with human rights standards at Sourcing Trust is ensured through human resources monitoring and designated channels to ensure:

Equality and non-discrimination.
Respect for human dignity.
Transparency and accountability.

Sourcing Trust makes a solid commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights. The implementation of this policy reflects the importance of collaboration between companies, states, and civil society to ensure that fundamental rights are respected under all circumstances.

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Introduction

Sourcing Trust is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees. We recognize the importance of occupational health and safety as an essential component of the well-being of our employees and the sustainable success of the company. This policy is based on international best practices and local occupational health and safety regulations.

Objectives

Sourcing Trust establishes the following main objectives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment:

Promote employee health and well-being: Create conditions that favor the physical and mental security of all workers.
Prevent accidents and occupational diseases: Through preventive measures and those present in the labour code, Sourcing Trust ensures mechanisms to minimize risks associated with the work environment.
Comply with legal regulations: Ensure compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety laws and standards.
Foster a culture of safety: Encourage good practices and the involvement of all employees in promoting safety.

Principles

The occupational health and safety policy of Sourcing Trust is based on the following fundamental principles:

Prevention and protection: Anticipate, identify, and mitigate workplace risks.
Participation and social dialogue: Engage employees in the development and implementation of safety measures.
Continuous improvement: Constantly evaluate and optimize working conditions.

Guidelines

To ensure occupational health and safety, Sourcing Trust commits to:

Identify and control risks: Conduct regular risk assessments in the workplace and implement corrective measures.
Train and empower employees: Provide ongoing health and safety training.
Promote a safe environment: Implement ergonomic measures, occupational hygiene, and accident prevention.

Procedures

The implementation of effective procedures is essential to guarantee employee safety and health in the workplace. Sourcing Trust establishes the following practices to minimize risks and adequately respond to incidents:

Regular safety inspections: Continuous monitoring of the work environment.
Emergency plans: Development and execution of protocols for emergency situations.
Accident reports and investigations: Detailed analysis of incidents to prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

Promoting occupational health and safety depends on the commitment and involvement of all organizational parties. Responsibilities are distributed as follows:

Management: Ensure compliance with the policy and provide necessary resources.
Supervision: Monitor working conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Employees: Follow safety guidelines, report unsafe conditions, and participate in training provided by Sourcing Trust.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The effectiveness of the occupational health and safety policy is ensured through continuous monitoring and periodic evaluation mechanisms. Hence, Sourcing Trust adopts the following practices:

Internal audits: Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of safety measures.
Collection of indicators: Data collection on accidents, occupational diseases, and working conditions.
Policy review: Regular adjustments to ensure effectiveness.

Sourcing Trust reaffirms its commitment to the safety and well-being of employees, guaranteeing a safe work environment in compliance with current legislation and best international practices. Everyone's involvement is essential in creating a culture of safety and prevention.

Policy for the Prevention of Violence, Bullying, and Harassment

Introduction

Sourcing Trust is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and violence-free work environment for all employees. We understand that the behaviors mentioned herein harm the well-being of employees and negatively impact productivity and the organizational atmosphere. This policy sets clear guidelines to prevent, identify, and address such conduct, ensuring a harmonious and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Objectives

The primary purpose of this policy is to create and maintain a respectful and safe work environment. For this, our objectives are:

Ensure a safe and respectful environment: Create conditions so all employees can perform their duties without fear of intimidation or aggression.
Prevent and combat violence, bullying, and harassment: Avoid these practices with internal channels to support and establish mechanisms to quickly prevent and combat inappropriate behavior as soon as identified.
Empower employees: Sourcing Trust provides training that addresses violence, bullying, and harassment, encouraging a culture of respect and inclusion.
Protect and support victims: Sourcing Trust provides emotional, psychological, and, if needed, legal support for employees who are victims of such practices.

Principles

Sourcing Trust’s violence, bullying, and harassment prevention policy is based on the following principles:

Respect for human dignity: All employees must be treated with respect and professionalism, regardless of their job or role.
Zero tolerance: Sourcing Trust does not accept or tolerate any type of violence, bullying, or harassment in the workplace.
Confidentiality and protection: Reports will be treated as confidential, protecting victims from retaliation and ensuring the integrity of investigative processes.
Commitment to continuous improvement: Sourcing Trust constantly evaluates active measures in order to enhance prevention and response to behaviors inconsistent with this policy.

Guidelines

To ensure the effective implementation of this policy, Sourcing Trust establishes the following guidelines:

Awareness program: Regular training addressing prevention of violence, bullying, and harassment.
Safe and accessible reporting channels: Establishment of multiple confidential communication means for reporting incidents.
Support for victims: Provision of psychological support and legal guidance whenever necessary.
Accountability for offenders: Application of disciplinary measures proportional to the seriousness of the infractions committed.

Procedures

To ensure effective execution of this policy, Sourcing Trust enacts the following procedures:

Investigation and handling of complaints: All complaints will be investigated fairly and objectively, ensuring protection of those involved.
Disciplinary sanctions: Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, the offender may receive anything from a warning up to termination for cause.
Periodic policy review: The policy will be reviewed regularly to assure its effectiveness and compliance with best practices.

Responsibilities

To make this policy effective, all involved parties have defined responsibilities:

Management: Ensure policy implementation, allocate resources, and promote a safe organizational environment.
Supervisors: Monitor policy compliance and act promptly and effectively on any report.
Employees: Adhere to established guidelines, report any occurrence, and actively participate in training provided by Sourcing Trust.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Policy implementation will be monitored by means of:

Internal audits: Regular review of adopted practices to ensure their effectiveness.
Collection of indicators: Gathering data concerning reported incidents, actions taken, and the impact of preventive actions.
Ongoing review: Updating the policy whenever necessary to enhance and align it with best international practices.

Sourcing Trust reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and violence-free work environment. Preventing these behaviors is essential for the emotional and professional health of employees, as well as for the sustainable growth of the company. Everyone’s involvement is crucial to ensure that this policy is effective and rigorously applied in all our activities.

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Introduction

Sourcing Trust is committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and respected. We believe that diversity is an essential factor for innovation and organizational growth, and that inclusion strengthens the well-being and productivity of our employees. This policy establishes guidelines to ensure equal opportunities and the appreciation of differences in all our business activities.

Objectives

Sourcing Trust sets the following main objectives to promote an inclusive and diverse environment:

Create an inclusive and respectful work environment: Ensure that all employees, regardless of their individual differences, feel welcome and valued.
Guarantee equal opportunities: Develop and implement processes that ensure equitable access to development and professional progression opportunities.
Raise awareness and empower employees: Provide continuous training on inclusion and diversity, encouraging a more inclusive organizational culture.
Promote a culture of respect and appreciation of differences: Encourage recognizing differences as a strategic asset for the company.

Principles

Our inclusion and diversity policy is based on the following fundamental principles:

Respect for diversity: Value and respect all individual differences, whether gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic.
Equal opportunity: Ensure all employees have equal access to growth and professional development opportunities.
Transparency and accountability: Implement clear practices and processes to guarantee inclusion and diversity across all areas of the company.

Guidelines

To ensure inclusion and diversity in the workplace, Sourcing Trust commits to:

Develop inclusion programs: Create specific initiatives to promote diversity and ensure an equitable work environment.
Empower and sensitize employees: Provide all employees with training on good inclusion and diversity practices.
Implement inclusive recruitment and selection policies: Ensure fair processes that promote hiring diverse profiles.
Monitor and evaluate diversity practices: Conduct periodic analyses to ensure the effectiveness of adopted measures.

Procedures

Sourcing Trust implements the following procedures to guarantee inclusion and diversity:

Fair recruitment and selection: Apply objective and transparent criteria, avoiding any type of discrimination.
Support for underrepresented groups: Create support networks and mentorship programs to encourage the inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

Implementation and maintenance of this policy are the responsibility of the entire organization:

Management: Responsible for leading by example, providing resources, and ensuring policy implementation.
Supervisors: Must monitor and encourage adherence to inclusion and diversity guidelines.
Employees: All employees are encouraged to respect and promote diversity, report inappropriate behavior, and participate in company initiatives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

To ensure the effectiveness of the inclusion and diversity policy, Sourcing Trust adopts the following measures:

Internal audits: Periodic review of practices adopted to ensure effectiveness.
Collection of indicators: Gathering data on reported incidents, actions taken, and the impact of preventive measures.
Continuous review: Updating the policy whenever necessary to improve and align with best international practices.

Sourcing Trust reaffirms its commitment to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment where all differences are recognized and valued. Diversity is an essential pillar for sustainable growth and company success. Through equitable and transparent practices, we ensure all employees can fully contribute to the organization's development and thrive in their workplace.

Commitment Declaration Against Slave Labor and Human Trafficking

Introduction

Sourcing Trust undertakes an unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of slave labor and human trafficking in its operations and supply chains. Aware that these practices constitute serious human rights violations, we implement stringent measures to combat and prevent any occurrence. This declaration aligns with international principles and standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Objectives

With this declaration, Sourcing Trust aims to:

Eradicate slave labor and human trafficking: Ensure our operations and suppliers are free from any form of exploitation.
Promote ethical and responsible business practices: Integrate human rights into all business decisions and processes.
Raise awareness and empower employees and partners: Regular training programs on the risks and signs of slave labor and human trafficking.

Principles

This declaration is based on the following principles:

Respect for human rights: All individuals must be treated with dignity, ensuring company activities do not contribute to fundamental rights violations.
Transparency and accountability: Maintain open communication about our practices, including our partners and suppliers, and be held accountable for our actions.
Collaboration and partnership: Work together with our suppliers and partners to promote a fairer and more sustainable labor market.

Guidelines

To ensure compliance with this declaration, Sourcing Trust commits to:

Implement due diligence practices: Conduct risk assessments and regular audits to identify and mitigate potential cases of slave labor and human trafficking.
Provide training and empowerment: Offer awareness programs to employees and business partners.

Procedures

To reinforce this policy, Sourcing Trust will adopt the following procedures:

Secure reporting channels: Create confidential and accessible mechanisms to report concerns and suspicions of exploitation.
Investigation and case resolution: Ensure fair and impartial investigations whenever a report is made.
Corrective and preventive actions: Develop effective responses to eradicate identified practices and prevent recurrence.
Compliance reporting: Periodically publish reports on progress achieved.

Responsibilities

All Sourcing Trust employees have a fundamental role in implementing this declaration:

Management: Responsible for overseeing and providing adequate resources.
Supervisors: Ensure anti-slavery and human trafficking practices are followed within their teams.
Employees and partners: Must adhere to this declaration, report any suspicion, and participate in training.

Monitoring and Evaluation

To ensure the effectiveness of the measures implemented, the following processes will be adopted:

Internal and external audits: Periodic assessments to monitor compliance and identify improvement areas.
Indicator collection: Gathering data for evaluating preventive measures.
Declaration review: Periodic adjustment to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Sourcing Trust reaffirms its commitment to eradicating slave labor and human trafficking in all its activities. Respect for human rights is essential for the sustainability of our business and for creating a fair and ethical work environment. We will continue to implement rigorous measures to ensure a future free from exploitation and abuse.