Unjust Transitions Climate Migration, Heat Stress, and Labour Exploitation in the United Arab Emirates
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
企业
Siemens Energy AG - Client其他
Not Reported ( 行业未知/不适用 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 数字未知
外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 肯尼亚 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 服务：一般 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 乌干达 , 运输：综合 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 南非 , 可再生能源 , Women , Unknown migration status )议题
Heat exposure , Wage Theft , 性骚扰 , 恐吓和威胁 , Denial of leave , 食物权 , 种族/民族/阶层/出身歧视 , 招聘费 , Contract Substitution , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Mandatory overtime , Occupational Health & Safety , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 扣留身份证件回应
已邀请回应：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
载有回应的故事： (查看更多)
回应的外部链接： (查看更多)
后续行动: 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.
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
企业
Talabat (part of Delivery Hero) - Client其他
Not Reported ( 饮食服务 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 数字未知
外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 印度 , 快递 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 尼珀尔 , 快递 , Gender not reported ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 孟加拉国 , 快递 , Gender not reported )议题
Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , 受伤 , Wage Theft , 招聘费 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 扣留身份证件 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 信息获取 , 恐吓和威胁 , Denial of leave回应
已邀请回应：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
载有回应的故事： (查看更多)
回应的外部链接： (查看更多)
后续行动: 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. [...]
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
项目
Al Dhafra Solar Project - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太阳能 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 数字未知
外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 工程 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )议题
招聘费 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , Excessive production targets , Wage Theft , 恐吓和威胁 , Denial of leave , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 食物权 , 扣留身份证件 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回应
Response sought: 否
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
项目
Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太阳能 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 数字未知
外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 孟加拉国 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 运输：综合 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )议题
Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 恐吓和威胁 , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , 种族/民族/阶层/出身歧视 , Wage Theft , 食物权 , 扣留身份证件 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回应
Response sought: 否
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
项目
Sir Yani Bas Wind Farm - Site其他
Not Reported ( 風能 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 数字未知
外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 亚洲与太平洋地区 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 巴基斯坦 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )议题
种族/民族/阶层/出身歧视 , Heat exposure , 恐吓和威胁回应
Response sought: 否
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
企业
Dubai Expo City - Client其他
Not Reported ( 行业未知/不适用 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 1
外劳和移民工人: ( 1 - 地点未知 , 餐馆和酒吧 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 零售 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 地点未知 , 邮政服务 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 地点未知 , 餐馆和酒吧 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 地点未知 , 饮食服务 , Women , Unknown migration status )议题
种族/民族/阶层/出身歧视 , 招聘费 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 恐吓和威胁 , Wage Theft , Denial of leave , 食物权 , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回应
已邀请回应：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
载有回应的故事： (查看更多)
回应的外部链接： (查看更多)
后续行动: 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.
信息来源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地点: 阿拉伯联合酋长国
项目
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太阳能 ) - Employer受影响的
受影响的总人数: 1
外劳和移民工人: ( 1 - 亚洲与太平洋地区 , 太阳能 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 南非 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 孟加拉国 , 建筑 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 工程 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 外劳和移民工人: ( 数字未知 - 斯里兰卡 , 建筑 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )议题
种族/民族/阶层/出身歧视 , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Heat exposure , 恐吓和威胁 , 招聘费 , Wage Theft , 食物权 , Occupational Health & Safety , 心理健康 , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Denial of leave , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 扣留身份证件 , Mandatory overtime回应
Response sought: 否
信息来源: 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...