Respect for human rights

WISE Construction Group Holdings Ltd. – Respect for Human Rights Policy & Best Practices

WISE Construction Group Holdings Ltd. (WISE) is committed to upholding human rights across its operations, supply chains, and partnerships. This includes fair labor practices, worker safety, community engagement, and ethical sourcing—aligned with international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ILO Core Conventions.

1. Core Human Rights Commitments

🔹 Eliminating Forced & Child Labor

  • Zero tolerance for forced, bonded, or child labor in all projects (aligned with ILO Conventions 29, 105, 138, 182).

  • Strict supplier audits for raw materials (e.g., sand, steel, timber) to prevent human rights abuses.

🔹 Fair Wages & Working Conditions

  • Livelihood-based wages (above legal minimums) for all workers and subcontractors.

  • Safe housing, clean water, and medical care for laborers at remote sites.

🔹 Workplace Safety & Dignity

  • OSHA/ISO 45001-compliant safety protocols (e.g., fall protection, PPE, hazard training).

  • Anti-harassment policies (gender-based discrimination, verbal/physical abuse).

🔹 Community Rights & Indigenous Consultation

  • Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for projects affecting Indigenous lands (UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples).

  • Fair compensation & relocation assistance for displaced residents (e.g., road/rail projects).

2. Human Rights Due Diligence Framework

✅ Risk Assessments – Conduct country & sector-specific human rights reviews before entering new markets.
✅ Supplier Audits – Partner only with vendors meeting RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) or Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) standards.
✅ Worker Hotlines – Anonymous grievance mechanisms for labor violations.
✅ Annual Transparency Reports – Disclose progress via UN Global Compact COP (Communication on Progress).

3. Partnerships for Human Rights Advocacy

🤝 UN Global Compact (UNGC) Signatory – Commit to 10 Principles on labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
🤝 Collaboration with NGOs – Human Rights Watch, Transparency International, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility).
🤝 Industry Alliances – Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST).

4. Monitoring & Enforcement

📊 Independent Audits – Yearly third-party human rights impact assessments hosted by Deloitte/Verité.
⚖️ Zero-Retaliation – Protect whistleblowers (aligned with UK Modern Slavery Act, EU CSDDD).
📢 Public Accountability – Dedicated ESG webpage disclosing grievances resolved.

Next Steps for WISE

1️⃣ Appoint a Chief Human Rights Officer to oversee policy implementation.
2️⃣ Train all managers & contractors on human rights due diligence (HRDD).
3️⃣ Join Building Responsibly (ex-construction sector anti-slavery group).

Would you like a tailored human rights risk assessment for a specific region? We can align WISE’s operations with emerging EU & US supply chain laws while protecting vulnerable workers. 🌍✨