Huawei has established its procurement CSR management system based on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct and the IPC-1401 Corporate Social Responsibility Management System Standard , and incorporated CSR requirements into our procurement strategy and business processes. We require all of our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourage them to promote diversity and improve their own CSR management by adopting globally recognized industry standards. The CSR agreements that we sign with suppliers are prepared according to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and the Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC) Supply Chain Sustainability Guidelines . These agreements cover labor standards, health and safety, environmental protection, business ethics, and management systems. Huawei requires that all suppliers abide by the CSR agreements and convey the same requirements to their own suppliers.
We consider the use of child labor or forced labor to be red-line issues, and we have zero tolerance for any behavior that crosses CSR red lines. In 2023, none of our suppliers were found to have crossed any CSR red lines.
To support the strategic goal of sustainable procurement, we regularly deliver CSR training to all members of the procurement team. This training covers CSR agreements, red lines, processes, and audit practices related to CSR in procurement. CSR requirements are incorporated into the performance indicators of all teams in our procurement department.
The Group Annual Report includes Huawei Switzerland adherence to the due diligence and reporting obligations required by Art. 964j-l of the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Swiss “Ordinance on Due Diligence and Transparency in relation to Minerals and Metals from Conflict-Affected Areas and Child Labour” (DDTrO). During the Report, Huawei Switzerland complied with the due diligence obligations regarding child labor.
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