Alstom-Bombardier's response to ETI Sweden report on human rights risks linked to tram production
Alstom applies the highest standards of ethical and legal conduct and confirms it is committed to act in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations wherever it operates in the world. As stated in its Code of Ethics, it is Alstom's policy to support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, to fully comply with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and with the International Labour Organisation's Fundamental Conventions. Alstom supports the elimination of all forms of illegal, forced or compulsory labour by Alstom's suppliers and contractors is strictly prohibited.
Alstom has ownership interests in a number of joint ventures in China. Some of these joint ventures are controlled by Alstom and others are not.
Where a joint venture is controlled by Alstom, the Joint Venture applies Alstom's Code of Ethics and policies and charters to ensure compliance with applicable law and recognised international standards regarding human rights and working conditions [...]
Alstom sets the same requirements for ethical business conduct to its suppliers.
Where a joint venture is not controlled by Alstom, such Joint Ventures are expected to implement and apply all of the same legal requirements and principles contained in the Alstom Code of Ethics. Any Joint Venture that does not adopt such rules and principles will be subject to further scrutiny and appropriate corrective actions.
Following the release of the reports by Ethical Trading Initiative Sweden, Alstom wishes to reiterate that to date no indications of incidents have been reported for the sites and suppliers involved in Alstom's projects.
Alstom has launched a specific review of working conditions in the facilities mentioned in the report. We will continue to monitor the case so as to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and our Code of Ethics.
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