Activities to Protect Human Rights

See the relevant sections of this Report for more about Metalloinvest’s activities to protect fundamental human rights.

For more details on the equality of rights and freedoms regardless of gender, race, nationality, language, origin, property and official status, place of residence, religious beliefs, convictions, or affiliation with public associations (Article 19 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the sections «Responsibility to Employees» and «Contribution to Social Development» and the section «Supply Chain».
The key initiatives of the reporting period were:

• implementation of a corporate training programme that provides opportunities for all employees – from foremen to senior management – to develop managerial and leadership skills
• effective functioning of the ‘Your Voice’ feedback channel, which enables all employees to send public or anonymous appeals to the Company’s management to resolve disputes, including those related to violations of ethical standards and employee rights
• implementation of social programmes in the Company’s regions of operation with the aim of integrating vulnerable segments of the population into society
• modernisation of procurement procedures while continuing to observe the principles of equal opportunities and respect the rights of participants in the supply chain

For more details on the right to work in conditions that meet safety and hygienic requirements (Article 37 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation) and the right to health protection and medical care (Article 41 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the section «Occupational Health and Safety» and the section «Social Support for Employees»
The key initiatives of the reporting period were

• a programme to reduce occupational illness among Metalloinvest employees;
• automation of the medical examination system to effectively identify potential health risks;
• exchanges of experience in occupational health and safety among Metalloinvest enterprises and third-party companies in order to introduce best practices in occupational safety and health;
• internal corporate coaching projects to educate leaders on occupational health and safety who are capable of effectively identifying risks at enterprises and managing them using an individual approach;
• a strategy to improve the quality of medical care for residents of the regions where the Company operates.

For more details on the right to remuneration for work without any discrimination and to be paid no less than the minimum wage set by federal law, the right to rest and leisure (Article 37 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation) as well as voluntary social support (Article 39 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the sections «Remuneration System» and «Social Support for Employees».
The key initiatives of the reporting period were

• competitive salary level was maintained with an average amount exceeding the average remuneration rates in the regions of operation by 50%
• the Company’s employees were given opportunities to recuperate at health resorts;
• comprehensive social package in addition to the social benefits regulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

For more on preventing economic activities aimed at monopolisation and unfair competition (Article 34 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the section «Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption».
The key initiatives of the reporting period were

• training of employees responsible for managing anti-corruption activities and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption principles at the International Compliance Association in order to implement the best management and control standards;
• enhanced convenience of the hotline on issues concerning anti-corruption violations: the development of feedback channels on social media.

For more details on the right to a favourable environment (Article 42 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the section «Environmental Responsibility».
The key initiatives of the reporting period were

• introduction of water recycling systems, suction systems, and dust collection technologies to reduce the negative impact on water resources, air quality, and biodiversity in the regions where the Company operates.

For more details on charitable activities recognised as a form of voluntary social support (Article 39 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), see the section «Contribution to Social Development».
The key initiatives of the reporting period were

• social investments in the development of the socio-cultural environment, education, healthcare, sports, projects to support vulnerable people as well as initiatives to develop entrepreneurship;
• launch of a corporate volunteering programme.