Internal company codes of conduct on sexual exploitation and abuse

Adopt a company code of conduct which makes clear that:

• Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse are serious human rights abuses, and when perpetrated in the context of armed conflicts, can, under certain circumstances, also violate rules of international humanitarian law.
• Certain forms of sexual exploitation and abuse are crimes in national law and may incur criminal liability.
• Paragraph 38 of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers prohibits benefitting from sexual exploitation. This covers the use of prostitutes, regardless of whether prostitution is legal or illegal in the area of operations.
• Every employee has a duty to comply with the company code of conduct and contribute to an environment that prevents and addresses acts of sexual exploitation and abuse, including by reporting incidents and concerns and cooperating in internal and external investigations. Any form of sexual exploitation and abuse constitutes serious misconduct that betrays the values of the company and is likely to harm its reputation. These violations are therefore subject to severe disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
• Translate the company code of conduct into all languages/dialects that personnel understand.