Orano - Annual Activity Report 2024 96 3 RISKS, CONTROL AND DUTY OF VIGILANCE PLAN Duty of vigilance plan 3.4.2.3 Prevention of risks related to human rights and fundamental freedoms in France and internationally In all the countries where it operates, Orano implements concrete measures to ensure that its activities are conducted in compliance with internationally recognized human rights, as defined by: ● the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948; ● the principles of the United Nations Global Compact; ● the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO); and ● the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The application of these reference texts by Orano demonstrates its strong commitment to respecting human rights, particularly the prohibition of any form of forced or compulsory labor, as well as the respect for freedom of association, privacy, and the right to collective bargaining. This commitment is formalized in the company’s Code of ethics and business conduct, which applies to all employees within the group and requires adherence from all suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners. In 2024, the group adopted a Human Rights Policy, which was validated by the Executive Committee. The policy is the result of close collaboration between various departments. It will be gradually rolled out within the group and is intended to be included in documents provided to suppliers and subcontractors. The Human Rights Policy is structured around six commitments: ● conducting the group’s activities in compliance with internationally recognized Human rights; ● requiring business partners to respect internationally recognized human rights; ● respecting the fundamental rights and individual freedoms of the group’s employees; ● ensuring that the group’s activities do not negatively impact the rights of local communities; ● applying the highest standards in the areas of nuclear safety, occupational safety, and health; ● managing resources responsibly. Orano ensures that workers’ rights are respected and prohibits the use of any form of child labor or forced labor In some of the countries where it operates, Orano may face risks of child labor and forced labor due to various systemic, social or economic factors. The group promotes comprehensive measures to prevent the occurrence of these risks in its operations and sites. Strong commitments against child labor and forced labor The group’s commitment to prohibit all forms of forced labor and child labor is formalized in its Code of Ethics and its Human Rights policy, which apply to all group entities. The Code of Ethics affirms Orano’s firm intention to promote and respect international human rights law. It explicitly prohibits the use of any form of human trafficking, forced or compulsory labor, as well as child labor. The group has strengthened its commitment by including in its Human Rights policy the prohibition of forced labor, compulsory labor and child labor, in accordance with international standards, and in particular the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The group requires its business partners to make a contractual commitment to eliminate practices related to child labor and forced labor. As part of the implementation of its Responsible Purchasing policy, Orano plans to conduct audits to verify compliance with these commitments (for more information on the group’s Responsible Purchasing policy, see Section 3.4.2.5). Any violation of the group’s Code of Ethics and Human Rights policy can be reported via the whistleblowing system, accessible to all employees, suppliers, service providers and customers. (For more information on the whistleblowing system, see Sections 3.4.4.1 or 4.4.1.3). Measures against child labor and local initiatives promoting education Whether in France or abroad, Orano’s recruitment process includes a verification of the candidate’s age to ensure that only individuals of legal working age are recruited. When granting access to the group’s sites, an identity verification procedure is in place. This procedure aims to ensure that only authorized individuals, who meet the age requirements among other conditions, can access the sites. To meet the expectations of its stakeholders and its operational challenges, Orano Mining contributes to the deployment of community investment projects, particularly in the field of children’s education. For example, in Niger , on October 24, 2024, the construction of a new boarding school for young girls funded 100% by Orano, in partnership with the Yara LNC Association, was inaugurated in the community of Gangara in the Zinder region. Launched in January 2024 and completed in July, this project aims to address the educational challenges of young girls in rural areas by offering them safe accommodation and access to quality education. With a capacity of 60 places, this modern boarding school is already welcoming 46 secondary school students. Orano Namibia took part in the renovation project of the Swakopmund primary school to improve the library, the foyer and the adjacent classroom. In Kazakhstan, Orano Mining’s subsidiary, Katco, funded the construction of the Askar Suleimenov middle school, which currently hosts 800 students, and provided over 30,000 books and textbooks for the school’s library.
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