Modern Slavery Statement
The SPE Modern Slavery Statement, reviewed every year, outlines Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe’s commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains. The statement emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor, and human trafficking. It highlights the importance of ensuring that all employment is freely chosen and that no worker is subjected to bonded, indentured, or involuntary prison labor.
The document also stresses the need for fair wages and the protection of young workers, ensuring that they are not engaged in work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally hazardous. Additionally, it includes a commitment to continuous improvement and regular training for employees to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking. This involves implementing e-learning modules and mandatory training sessions for all staff to ensure compliance with the guidelines.
Human Rights Policy
For Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe S.r.l. having a human rights policy is crucial to demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and respect for the dignity of all individuals. Having a policy helps ensure that the company operates in a manner that upholds the fundamental rights of its employees, customers, and stakeholders. It provides a framework for addressing issues related to discrimination, harassment, and exploitation, thereby fostering a safe and inclusive work environment.
Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe S.r.l.’s human rights policy aims to establish guidelines for respecting and promoting human rights and labour rights throughout SPE’s operations and supply chains. SPE is committed to upholding the highest standards of respect for individuals and ensuring the rights of its workers and human rights in general.
The policy aligns with the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work respecting the right of workers to establish and join trade unions, eliminating forced or compulsory labour and child labour, ensuring non-discrimination, and promoting equal opportunities.
SPE embeds this policy into operational policies and procedures, ensuring accessibility to all employees and stakeholders, and providing training on human rights to its staff at least once a year. Moreover SPE has a Whistleblowing Procedure to report violations of regulations, unethical behaviour, or breaches of internal policies. Reports are managed with strict confidentiality, and retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited.
The company also offers comprehensive health check-ups and mandatory training programs on health and safety ensuring job security, equal opportunities for professional development, and encouraging employees to express their opinions. Moreover the company supports employees’ professional growth through an annual appraisal process and equal opportunities for development and promotions.
This page provides further details about all SPE initiatives regarding health and safety topics: Fostering Employee Well-being
SPE is dedicated to eradicating child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains. The company promotes inclusive governance and human resources management, ensuring equal opportunities and preventing discrimination and harassment.
Human Rights policy is periodically reviewed and updated by the company to reflect evolving standards and stakeholder expectations. It’s also the demonstration of SPE’s dedication to creating a respectful, fair, and ethical working environment that positively impacts society and upholds the highest standards of human rights and labour rights.
Whistleblowing Procedure
Having a whistleblowing policy is important for any organization as it fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviour providing employees with a safe and confidential way to report any misconduct, unethical practices, or violations of laws and regulations without fear of retaliation. This not only helps in identifying and addressing issues promptly but also reinforces the organization’s commitment to integrity and compliance. By encouraging employees to speak up, a whistleblowing policy helps in maintaining a healthy work environment, protecting the organization’s reputation, and ensuring that it operates within legal and ethical boundaries.
Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe S.r.l.’s Whistleblowing Policy protects individuals who report violations of national or European Union regulatory provisions that harm the public interest or the integrity of the company. It aligns with the EU Directive 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law.
The policy emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices and strict legality. It provides a framework for reporting possible irregularities and unlawful conduct, ensuring confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers.
Reports can be made through various channels, including an IT platform, ordinary mail, and face-to-face meetings. The policy ensures that the identity of the whistleblower is protected, and any form of retaliation or discrimination against the whistleblower is prohibited.
The Whistleblowing Manager is responsible for receiving, managing, and following up on reports. They ensure that the investigation is carried out impartially and within a reasonable time. The policy also outlines the consequences for bad faith reporting and the measures to be taken against malicious whistleblowers. Additionally, it specifies the types of conduct that can be reported, such as criminal offenses, civil offenses, and violations of the company’s Code of Ethics.
This comprehensive procedure demonstrates SPE’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and ethical working environment.