Unjust Transitions Climate Migration, Heat Stress, and Labour Exploitation in the United Arab Emirates
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
企業
Siemens Energy AG - Clientその他
Not Reported ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - ケニア , 警備会社 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , サービス: 一般 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - ウガンダ , 輸送: 一般 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , 警備会社 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - 南アフリカ , 再生可能エネルギー , Women , Unknown migration status )課題
Heat exposure , Wage Theft , セクシャルハラスメント , 威嚇及び脅迫 , Denial of leave , 食の権利 , 人種/民族/カースト/オリジン差別 , 採用費 , Contract Substitution , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Mandatory overtime , Occupational Health & Safety , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 身分証明書の取り上げ回答
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre & Equidem
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取られた措置: 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.
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
企業
Talabat (part of Delivery Hero) - Clientその他
Not Reported ( ケータリング及びフードサービス ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - インド , エクスプレス配送 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - ネパール , エクスプレス配送 , Gender not reported ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - バングラデシュ , エクスプレス配送 , Gender not reported )課題
Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , 傷害 , Wage Theft , 採用費 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 身分証明書の取り上げ , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 情報へのアクセス , 威嚇及び脅迫 , Denial of leave回答
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre & Equidem
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取られた措置: 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. [...]
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
プロジェクト
Al Dhafra Solar Project - Siteその他
Not Reported ( 太陽エネルギー ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , エンジニアリング , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )課題
採用費 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , Excessive production targets , Wage Theft , 威嚇及び脅迫 , Denial of leave , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 食の権利 , 身分証明書の取り上げ , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回答
Response sought: いいえ
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
プロジェクト
Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant - Siteその他
Not Reported ( 太陽エネルギー ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - バングラデシュ - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , 輸送: 一般 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )課題
Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 威嚇及び脅迫 , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , 人種/民族/カースト/オリジン差別 , Wage Theft , 食の権利 , 身分証明書の取り上げ , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回答
Response sought: いいえ
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
プロジェクト
Sir Yani Bas Wind Farm - Siteその他
Not Reported ( 風力エネルギー ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アジア・太平洋 - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - パキスタン - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )課題
人種/民族/カースト/オリジン差別 , Heat exposure , 威嚇及び脅迫回答
Response sought: いいえ
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
企業
Dubai Expo City - Clientその他
Not Reported ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: 1
移住者・移民労働者: ( 1 - Location unknown , レストラン及びバー , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , 警備会社 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , 小売 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , 郵便事業 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , レストラン及びバー , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , ケータリング及びフードサービス , Women , Unknown migration status )課題
人種/民族/カースト/オリジン差別 , 採用費 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 威嚇及び脅迫 , Wage Theft , Denial of leave , 食の権利 , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回答
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre & Equidem
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取られた措置: 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.
情報源のタイプ: NGO
要約
Date Reported: 2023年11月20日
場所: アラブ首長国連邦
プロジェクト
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - Siteその他
Not Reported ( 太陽エネルギー ) - Employer関連
Total individuals affected: 1
移住者・移民労働者: ( 1 - アジア・太平洋 , 太陽エネルギー , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - 南アフリカ - Sector unknown , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - バングラデシュ , 建設 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , エンジニアリング , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - アフリカ , 警備会社 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移住者・移民労働者: ( Number unknown - スリランカ , 建設 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )課題
人種/民族/カースト/オリジン差別 , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Heat exposure , 威嚇及び脅迫 , 採用費 , Wage Theft , 食の権利 , Occupational Health & Safety , メンタルヘルス , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Denial of leave , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 身分証明書の取り上げ , Mandatory overtime回答
Response sought: いいえ
情報源のタイプ: 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...