Responsible Business, Equality & Human Rights

01 / Environmental

Protecting the environment

We commit to considering environmental impacts throughout the life of the products and services we use and deliver.

• Pollution prevention and responsible resource use

  Reduce unnecessary energy, water, and material use; prevent pollution; and favour durable equipment, repair, reuse, and responsible recycling of electronic waste.

• Climate change and mitigation

  Seek opportunities to reduce the footprint of our operations, travel, and digital services through efficient computing, appropriate infrastructure sizing, and consideration of suppliers’ energy and emissions information.

• Environmental protection and biodiversity

  Consider the effects of purchasing and supplier activities on ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity, and favour options that help avoid environmental harm.

02 / Social

Respecting people and their rights

We commit to treating people with dignity and respect across our workplace, customer relationships, and supply chain.

• Human rights and fair labour

  Respect internationally recognised human rights and fundamental labour rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining. Reject forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, discrimination, and harassment, and support fair pay and working conditions.

• Gender equality and equal opportunity

  Promote fair access to recruitment, pay, development, and advancement. Support equal pay for work of equal value and an inclusive workplace, regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

• Health, safety, and well-being

  Support safe and healthy working conditions, physical and mental well-being, accessibility, and reasonable adjustments. Encourage people to raise concerns and commit to addressing them fairly, without retaliation.

• Sustainable consumption and responsible technology

  Encourage thoughtful consumption and responsible use of technology. Consider privacy, accessibility, and potential bias when designing and delivering AI solutions, with appropriate human oversight.

03 / Economic

Creating lasting economic value

We commit to purchasing and business decisions that consider long-term value alongside social and environmental impacts.

• Whole life cycle costing

  Consider acquisition, operation, energy and resource use, maintenance, support, and end-of-life costs when assessing value, rather than relying on the initial purchase price alone.

• Local communities and smaller businesses

  Seek opportunities for local suppliers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and women-owned businesses to compete fairly. Consider community benefit, supplier capability, and responsible commercial terms in purchasing decisions.

• Supply chain sustainability

  Consider suppliers’ environmental, labour, human rights, and ethical practices. Seek relevant evidence, communicate our expectations, and work to address material risks and improve practices across business relationships.

Women’s empowerment and gender equality

The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, guide businesses in advancing equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community. We support these objectives and commit to pursuing them through:

1. Leadership that takes responsibility for advancing gender equality.
2. Fair treatment, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination at work.
3. A workplace that supports the safety, health, and well-being of women and all colleagues.
4. Equitable access to learning, professional development, and career progression.
5. Purchasing, partnerships, and communications that support women’s economic participation.
6. Community engagement that promotes inclusion and equal opportunity.
7. Reviewing progress and communicating outcomes with supporting evidence.

Evidence and progress

Our published work provides examples of relevant practices. These examples have a specific scope and should be read alongside the commitments in this statement.

These materials describe project practices and a published policy. They do not establish measured organisation-wide emissions reductions, independently audited sustainability performance, or gender equality outcomes. This statement makes no claim of UN certification or endorsement.

Accountability and continuous improvement

We commit to reviewing these commitments as our business develops, considering sustainability in relevant decisions, and encouraging colleagues and suppliers to raise concerns. We aim to improve the evidence available for assessing progress and to communicate achievements accurately, with a clear distinction between objectives and demonstrated results.

For questions about this statement, to raise a concern, or to discuss supporting documentation for procurement, contact legal@humbot.com.