INTRODUCTION As international groups of companies, ALDI¹ is committed to fulfilling our responsibility to respect human rights, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and as laid out in our International Policy Statements on Human Rights . Gender equality is a fundamental human right and individuals of any gender should have equal rights, and access to the same resources and opportunities. As a retailer, ALDI is aware that certain human rights are of particular relevance. This includes, but is not limited to; non-discrimination, health and safety, freedom of association, the right to fair remuneration and the prohibition of human trafficking, child labour and forced labour. ALDI understands and recognises that women and girls are among those most affected by human rights violations and that they are still experiencing discrimination and disadvantages worldwide. The challenges women face in supply chains can be different from the forms of discrimination that can occur in the own operations of retailers. To address gender inequality and to improve working conditions for women, ALDI strives for gender equality within its supply chains where it is being undermined or at risk. In its own operations, ALDI is committed to ensuring gender equality and equality of opportunity for all ALDI employees and job applicants. Diversity is vital for ALDI and we are dedicated to treating all of the employees and prospective employees fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate and ensure that ALDI employees are treated equally, in accordance with the law and as an individual, irrespective for example of age, gender identity, sex, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, part time or fixed term contract status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. ALDI has developed this “International Policy on Gender Equality in ALDI’s Supply Chains” (referred to as the “Policy”) in alignment with the following standards: ▪ Universal Declaration of Human Rights ▪ UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ▪ ILO Convention No. 100: Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 ▪ ILO Convention No. 111: Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 ▪ ILO Convention No. 156: Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1975 ▪ ILO Convention No. 183: Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 ▪ ILO Convention No. 190: Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, 2019 1 ALDI refers to the ALDI Nord Group of Companies (hereinafter referred to as ”ALDI Nord”) and ALDI SOUTH Group (hereinafter also referred to as “ALDI SOUTH”). Both are legally independent groups of companies trading under the ALDI brand. The “International Policy on Gender Equality in ALDI’s Supply Chains” is published on the websites of the ALDI companies. ALDI Nord Group of Companies – International Policy on Gender Equality in ALDI’s Supply Chains Page 2
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