Human Rights

To fulfill these commitments, BBG adheres to the following principles:

  1. Identifying Human Rights Risks: BBG proactively identifies potential human rights risks associated with operations and takes measures to mitigate them.
  2. Preventing Discrimination: BBG strictly prohibits discrimination in employment practices, avoids the use of child and forced labor, and supports workers' rights to collective bargaining and union membership.
  3. Compliance with International Conventions: BBG ensures compliance with international human rights and social justice conventions ratified by Azerbaijan.
  4. Respect for Local Communities: BBG respects the rights of local communities in the countries where it operates and adheres to the rights established by law in these jurisdictions.
  5. Legal Compliance and Ethical Conduct: BBG avoids activities that may lead to criminal acts or legal violations in the countries where it operates and ensures that all employees adhere to ethical standards.
  6. Equal Treatment: BBG promotes fairness in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, career planning, and salary management, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, or political views.
  7. Respect for Workers' Rights: BBG supports workers' rights to association, assembly, organization, collective bargaining, and freedom of speech as established by law.
  8. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): BBG ensures a safe work environment for partners and employees, implements necessary Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) measures, and provides relevant HSE training to employees.
  9. Prevention of Exploitation and Harassment: BBG ensures a workplace free from exploitation, harassment, and abuse, and encourages employees to report such incidents without fear of retaliation.
  10. Compliance with Labor Laws: BBG complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding compensation, working hours, and overtime in the countries where it operates, ensuring fair labor practices and the protection of workers' rights.
  11. Supplier and Business Partner Standards: BBG extends its commitment to human rights to its suppliers and business partners, requiring them to prevent discrimination, adhere to fair labor practices, and respect human rights in their operations.
  12. Community Engagement and Consultation: BBG actively engages with local communities in the areas where it operates, consulting with them to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations. This engagement ensures that BBG's activities respect local cultures, traditions, and human rights.
  13. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: BBG implements mechanisms for continuous monitoring of human rights practices in its operations and supply chain. Regular audits, assessments, and feedback mechanisms are used to identify areas for improvement and address any violations promptly.