Unjust Transitions Climate Migration, Heat Stress, and Labour Exploitation in the United Arab Emirates
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
企業
Siemens Energy AG - Client其他
Not Reported ( 行業未知/不適用 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 數字未知
移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 肯亞 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 服務：綜合 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 烏干達 , 運輸：綜合 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 南非 , 可再生能源 , Women , Unknown migration status )議題
Heat exposure , Wage Theft , 性騷擾 , 恐嚇和威脅 , Denial of leave , 食物權 , 種族/民族/階層/出身歧視 , 招聘費用 , Contract Substitution , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Mandatory overtime , Occupational Health & Safety , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 扣留身份證件回應
已邀請回應：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
載有回應的故事： (查看更多)
回應的外部鏈接： (查看更多)
後續行動: 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.
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
企業
Talabat (part of Delivery Hero) - Client其他
Not Reported ( 飲食服務 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 數字未知
移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 印度 , 快遞 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 尼泊爾 , 快遞 , Gender not reported ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 孟加拉 , 快遞 , Gender not reported )議題
Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , 受傷 , Wage Theft , 招聘費用 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 扣留身份證件 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 訊息獲取 , 恐嚇和威脅 , Denial of leave回應
已邀請回應：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
載有回應的故事： (查看更多)
回應的外部鏈接： (查看更多)
後續行動: 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. [...]
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
項目
Al Dhafra Solar Project - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太陽能 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 數字未知
移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 工程 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )議題
招聘費用 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Occupational Health & Safety , Heat exposure , Excessive production targets , Wage Theft , 恐嚇和威脅 , Denial of leave , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , 食物權 , 扣留身份證件 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回應
Response sought: 否
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
項目
Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太陽能 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 數字未知
移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 孟加拉 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 運輸：綜合 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )議題
Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 恐嚇和威脅 , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , 種族/民族/階層/出身歧視 , Wage Theft , 食物權 , 扣留身份證件 , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回應
Response sought: 否
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
項目
Sir Yani Bas Wind Farm - Site其他
Not Reported ( 風能 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 數字未知
移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 亞洲與太平洋地區 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 巴基斯坦 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )議題
種族/民族/階層/出身歧視 , Heat exposure , 恐嚇和威脅回應
Response sought: 否
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
企業
Dubai Expo City - Client其他
Not Reported ( 行業未知/不適用 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 1
移民和移民工人: ( 1 - 地點未知 , 餐館和酒吧 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 零售 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 地點未知 , 郵政服務 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 地點未知 , 餐館和酒吧 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 地點未知 , 飲食服務 , Women , Unknown migration status )議題
種族/民族/階層/出身歧視 , 招聘費用 , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , 恐嚇和威脅 , Wage Theft , Denial of leave , 食物權 , Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy回應
已邀請回應：是，由Resource Centre & Equidem
載有回應的故事： (查看更多)
回應的外部鏈接： (查看更多)
後續行動: 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.
資訊來源: NGO
摘要
日期: 2023年11月20日
地點: 阿聯酋
項目
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - Site其他
Not Reported ( 太陽能 ) - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 1
移民和移民工人: ( 1 - 亞洲與太平洋地區 , 太陽能 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 南非 - 未知行业 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 孟加拉 , 建築 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 工程 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 非洲 , 安保公司 , Women , Unknown migration status ) , 移民和移民工人: ( 數字未知 - 斯里蘭卡 , 建築 , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )議題
種族/民族/階層/出身歧視 , Excessive production targets , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure Time , Heat exposure , 恐嚇和威脅 , 招聘費用 , Wage Theft , 食物權 , Occupational Health & Safety , 心理健康 , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Denial of leave , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , 扣留身份證件 , Mandatory overtime回應
Response sought: 否
資訊來源: 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...