Unjust Transitions Climate Migration, Heat Stress, and Labour Exploitation in the United Arab Emirates
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Unternehmen
Siemens Energy AG - ClientAndere
Not Reported ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Kenia , Sicherheitsfirmen , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Dienstleistungen: Allgemein , Women , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Uganda , Transportwesen: Allgemein , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Sicherheitsfirmen , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Südafrika , Erneuerbare energien , Women , Unknown migration status )Themen
Heat exposure , Wage Theft , Sexuelle Belästigung , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Denial of leave , Recht auf Nahrung , Rassen-/Ethnien-/Kasten-/Herkunfts-Diskriminierung , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Contract Substitution , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Mandatory overtime , Occupational Health & Safety , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Einbehalten von AusweisdokumentenAntwort
Antwort erbeten: Ja, von Resource Centre & Equidem
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Ergriffene Maßnahmen: Siemens responded to the Resource Centre's request for comment, and said: Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the recent report from Equidem that alleges labor rights violations experienced by workers employed by our subcontractors in the United Arab Emirates. We take these allegations very seriously and are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and the protection of human rights. While we appreciate the concerns raised by Equidem, we have not received the necessary information to investigate the alleged human rights violations in the UAE. We will investigate these concerns and take appropriate and necessary remedial action once we receive the requested additional information [...] We would like to take this opportunity to highlight our commitment to human rights, which is reflected in our human rights policy statement (attached for your reference). We have implemented policies and procedures to prevent human rights abuses and labor exploitation and provide training and education to our employees and suppliers on ethical conduct and human rights. We also have a Code of Conduct for Suppliers that outlines our expectations for our business partners and take any violations of these standards very seriously. We take all allegations of human rights violations seriously and have a zero-tolerance policy for such violations. If any violations are identified, we take remedial action to ensure that the rights of migrant workers are protected within our operations in the United Arab Emirates. We appreciate your interest in this matter and are happy to provide further information upon request.
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Unternehmen
Talabat (part of Delivery Hero) - ClientAndere
Not Reported ( Catering & Verpflegung ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Indien , Eilzustellung , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Nepal , Eilzustellung , Gender not reported ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Bangladesch , Eilzustellung , Gender not reported )Themen
Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , Verletzungen , Wage Theft , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Einbehalten von Ausweisdokumenten , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Informationszugang , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Denial of leaveAntwort
Antwort erbeten: Ja, von Resource Centre & Equidem
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Ergriffene Maßnahmen: In response to BHRRC, Talabat said: [...] Firstly, we want to express our appreciation for all the work done by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre to promote transparency, creating an online resource tool on corporate track records with regards to human rights. Because, once you know, you cannot unknow. Also, thank you for giving us the time and opportunity to respond to the recent Equidem report prior to publication... We are taking this opportunity to provide a response to clarify our position and views on the Equidem report whilst we chose not to respond to Equidem directly after having reviewed the Equidem report and considering the organisation’s approach towards us as a respectable organisation. With regards to the merit of the claims: whenever made aware we will always look into and address any concerns raised regarding logistic provider companies, as we are committed to upholding contractual standards and legal compliance. Where breaches are identified, appropriate action will be taken. We are also proactively evaluating ways to further enhance our ecosystem, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and improving the industry standards. In short, we welcome any constructive and collaborative effort that strives to uphold the rights and welfare of workers. We emphasise our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices and we remain dedicated to transparency and improvement, mindful of our responsibility to all stakeholders in our ecosystem. [...]
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Projekte
Al Dhafra Solar Project - SiteAndere
Not Reported ( Solarenergie ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Ingenieurswesen , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )Themen
Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , Excessive production targets , Wage Theft , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Denial of leave , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Recht auf Nahrung , Einbehalten von Ausweisdokumenten , Access to Non-Judicial RemedyAntwort
Response sought: Nein
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Projekte
Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant - SiteAndere
Not Reported ( Solarenergie ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Bangladesch - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Transportwesen: Allgemein , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )Themen
Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , Rassen-/Ethnien-/Kasten-/Herkunfts-Diskriminierung , Wage Theft , Recht auf Nahrung , Einbehalten von Ausweisdokumenten , Access to Non-Judicial RemedyAntwort
Response sought: Nein
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Projekte
Sir Yani Bas Wind Farm - SiteAndere
Not Reported ( Windenergie ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Asien & Pazifik - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Pakistan - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )Themen
Rassen-/Ethnien-/Kasten-/Herkunfts-Diskriminierung , Heat exposure , Einschüchterung & DrohungenAntwort
Response sought: Nein
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Unternehmen
Dubai Expo City - ClientAndere
Not Reported ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: 1
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( 1 - Location unknown , Restaurants & Bars , Women , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Sicherheitsfirmen , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Einzelhandel , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Postdienst , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Restaurants & Bars , Women , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Catering & Verpflegung , Women , Unknown migration status )Themen
Rassen-/Ethnien-/Kasten-/Herkunfts-Diskriminierung , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Wage Theft , Denial of leave , Recht auf Nahrung , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Access to Non-Judicial RemedyAntwort
Antwort erbeten: Ja, von Resource Centre & Equidem
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Ergriffene Maßnahmen: Expo City said: The welfare of everyone working at Expo City Dubai is our number one priority and we have best-practice policies, standards and processes in place to ensure the health safety and wellbeing of everyone on our site. At each stage of the workers’ journey with Expo City Dubai, our dedicated Worker Welfare team helps them understand their work-related rights, as well as provide access to Expo City-owned support mechanisms through inductions, videos, poster campaigns and training in their native languages. Contractors are also obliged to hold regular Worker Welfare Committees, to be held every two months as a minimum, with elected worker representatives. The Expo City freephone worker hotline is available in nine languages (English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Tagalog, Bengali, Mandarin) and can be accessed anonymously. Worker Connect, Expo City’s multi-language (English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali, and Bengali) mobile app, also allows issues to be reported anonymously while acting as a one-stop-shop for educating workers on their rights. In addition, we conduct regular face-to-face and unannounced interviews with workers on the ground on a confidential basis.
Art der Quelle: NGO
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 20 Nov 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Projekte
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - SiteAndere
Not Reported ( Solarenergie ) - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: 1
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( 1 - Asien & Pazifik , Solarenergie , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Südafrika - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Bangladesch , Bau , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Ingenieurswesen , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Afrika , Sicherheitsfirmen , Women , Unknown migration status ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Sri Lanka , Bau , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )Themen
Rassen-/Ethnien-/Kasten-/Herkunfts-Diskriminierung , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Heat exposure , Einschüchterung & Drohungen , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Wage Theft , Recht auf Nahrung , Occupational Health & Safety , Mentale Gesundheit , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Denial of leave , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Einbehalten von Ausweisdokumenten , Mandatory overtimeAntwort
Response sought: Nein
Art der Quelle: NGO
...Workers at the heart of the United Arab Emirates's renewable and gig sectors, and at the site that will host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) have left homes in Africa and Asia because of climate change only to be subjected to physical abuse, heat stress, exploitation and discrimination, a new report from Equidem reveals. Serious labour violations have taken place at the site of COP28, Expo City, as well as at five renewable energy firms, including Siemens Energy.
Based on correspondence with 248 workers, and interviews with 102, the expansive report offers unprecedented insight into the renewables, construction, security, and delivery sectors in the UAE, shedding light on both industrial and service sector working conditions for 9 million migrant workers.
The shining facilities at Expo City Dubai boast internationally lauded solar and wind parks and a booming local gig economy. Underneath that cheerful exterior, however, women and men from some of the poorest countries on earth are falling victim to an unjust transition: Migrant workers from Africa and Asia are being subjected to serious human rights abuses in a nation whose oil and gas-powered economy is at the heart of the planet’s climate crisis...