Rooted in a 200-year legacy as a family-owned business, Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, proudly announces the release of its Human Rights Guiding Principles and corresponding Human Rights Policy. This strengthened approach towards human rights is a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability.
Siegwerk’s approach to human rights is rooted in respect and dignity for all individuals, including employees, customers, and suppliers. The company is committed to providing safe working conditions, fair compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, fostering a culture of loyalty and shared values.
Siegwerk’s global operations adhere to sustainable and responsible practices, in line with its ‘HorizonNOW’ holistic sustainability strategy, which holds human rights as essential to sustainable development.
The Human Rights Guiding Principles are pivotal to Siegwerk’s policy, advocating for, among other:
Alongside the Human Rights Guiding Principles sits a strengthened governance structure for human rights. This includes the appointment of Alina Marm, Head of Global Sustainability and Circular Economy at Siegwerk, as the Human Rights Officer. Additionally, a Supplier Sustainability Hub has been established which works together with Human Resources, HSE and Purchasing, ensuring due diligence in risk management and implementation of policies, processes and improvement measures.
Siegwerk recognize that addressing human rights is an ongoing journey and this is just the beginning of it.
For more details, contact Siegwerk’s Human Rights Officer at humanrights@siegwerk.com or visit www.siegwerk.com.
About Siegwerk
Siegwerk is one of the leading global manufacturers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels. Based on 200 years of expertise, we provide customized solutions for all types of packaging needs - from functional and eye-catching to safe and sustainable. As a seventh-generation family business, we have long been aware of our responsibility for future generations. Under the motto “rethINK packaging”, we are therefore actively driving the transformation to a circular economy by developing eco-friendly solutions that enable packaging circularity. Here, 30+ country organizations and ~5,000 employees worldwide ensure consistent high-quality products and customized support around the world. Learn more at www.siegwerk.com
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