Human Rights Policy
This policy explains our commitment to human rights. It applies to everyone at Ocean Orchestra and informs how we approach our work with organisational clients, partners, and suppliers. We review human rights risks across our business and value chain every two years to ensure we uphold our commitment.
Our Commitment
We are committed to conducting business responsibly and with genuine respect for human rights, as defined through international frameworks including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labor Organisation’s declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights to Work. We do not tolerate forced labour, modern slavery, child labour, discrimination, or harassment in any form. We believe in fair working conditions, dignity, and respect for all people connected to our business, whether they work for us, with us, or alongside us.
Human Rights Risk Assessment
We assess actual and potential human rights risks as part of our broader ESG risk analysis. This includes considering the potential impacts associated with the organisational clients and projects we choose to work with, the nature of the services we provide, the sectors, geographies, or activities involved, and our key procurement and supplier relationships.
Mitigation and Decision-Making
Where potential or actual human rights risks are identified, we consider what mitigation actions are appropriate. Depending on the nature and severity of the risk, this may include adjusting the scope of work, setting conditions for engagement, raising concerns directly with the client or supplier, or choosing not to proceed with a project or relationship where the risks cannot be adequately managed.
All mitigation actions and their outcomes are recorded. Where relevant, their effectiveness is reviewed over time to ensure that the steps we have taken are having the intended effect.
Procurement and Suppliers
We consider actual and potential human rights impacts when making procurement decisions, with a particular focus on our most material suppliers and purchasing activities. This assessment is proportionate to our size and risk profile, and it forms part of our broader approach to ESG and supplier due diligence.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibility for respecting human rights sits with everyone in the business. Leadership is responsible for overseeing this policy and ensuring that human rights risks are properly considered as part of strategic and commercial decision-making. All employees are expected to raise concerns if they identify potential human rights issues connected to our work. They are supported in doing so through our wider reporting and whistleblowing processes.
Review
This policy and our human rights processes are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain appropriate, effective, and aligned with recognised best practice and our B Corp requirements.