Human Rights
Chevron's Human Rights Statement, adopted in 2006, reaffirms our long-standing support for universal human rights. Grounded in The Chevron Way, it is both an expression of our values and part of how we conduct our business.
The statement provides a framework for constructive dialogue on human rights issues and explains what our support for universal human rights means to us as both a business and a member of society. It expresses our commitment to supporting human rights for our employees and in the communities where we operate. A copy of our Human Rights Statement is available elsewhere on our Web site.
Chevron has supported the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights since their inception in 2000. Global Security advisors from locations worldwide participated in a training workshop on the Voluntary Principles in 2006. Scott Taylor (left), Chevron's director of Global Security, participated in the workshop.
The statement acknowledges our support for the ideals articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization's Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. These documents include principles that have long underpinned The Chevron Way, including respect for diversity and nondiscrimination. In addition, Chevron requires all employees to obey the laws of the countries where they live and work, abide by our policies, and comply with the Chevron Business Conduct and Ethics Code.
To further enhance our employees' understanding of human rights, we launched a training program in July 2006 that was developed with internal input and external expertise. The training contains an overview of human rights principles, key international instruments and voluntary initiatives, including the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the Global Sullivan Principles. It outlines how human rights can be supported in the context of the company's role as a member of society.
Senior managers and supervisors have begun taking the training. To date, more than 1,200 employees have completed the training, which will continue to be rolled out over the next three years.
In 2006, we also held a training workshop for our Global Security advisors on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. Our Global Security group continues to include the Voluntary Principles as part of the materials they provide to local business units. The business units are accountable for implementing the Voluntary Principles in accordance with local laws and conditions.
The Global Sullivan Principles help guide the way we work with communities. In July 2006, we reaffirmed our support for the principles and participated in the Leon H. Sullivan Summit, in Abuja, Nigeria.