Protection of human rights

Relevance and related risks

The protection of human rights is an emerging issue that has been relevant following the recent update of the relevance analysis even if, due to the type and geographical scope of Snam’s activities, this theme is associated with a limited risk profile of possible violations.

In fact, Snam recognises that the main human rights connected to its activities are those of the personal sphere, of work and of the protection of the environment, in all the contexts in which it is present, for this reason the theme is linked to other relevant aspects discussed in this Declaration.

Policies, commitments and management model

Snam’s Code of Ethics establishes Snam’s commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights, inalienable and unavoidable prerogatives of human beings and the basis for building societies founded on the principles of equality, solidarity, repudiation of war and the protection of civil and political rights, social, economic and cultural rights and so-called third generation rights (right of self-determination, peace, development and protection of the environment).

In this regard, Snam operates in the framework of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the fundamental conventions of the ILO Declaration – International Labour Organization – and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

In relation to these aspects, Snam has also adopted a Human Rights Policy, through which it undertakes to prevent and repudiate:

• all sorts of discrimination and violence, forced or child labour;
• any form of sexual harassment or related to the individual’s personal and cultural differences;
• harassment or attitudes in any way due to mobbing practices.

The Human Rights Policy also reiterates the commitment, already stated in the specific policies mentioned in the previous chapters, aimed at promoting personal well-being, both as an individual and as part of social training, based on the following principles and management guidelines:

• safeguarding the dignity, freedom and equality of human beings;
• protection of work, working conditions and trade union freedoms;
• confidentiality of personal data;
• health and safety protection;
• guarantee of professional and salary growth based exclusively on merit and skills;
• protection of the system of values and principles regarding transparency and sustainable development.

As a consequence, the management of human rights in the mentioned aspects is integrated with the related management models.

Performance Indicators

The following are representative indicators of management results regarding the protection of persons from discriminatory practices, with indication of the GRI reference standard: