Human Rights Commitment Statement
ISIFARMER's Public Commitment to Respecting Internationally Recognized Human Rights Across Our Operations, Farmer Network and Value Chain
Why Human Rights Matter
The Human Rights Commitment Statement is ISIFARMER’s public commitment to respecting internationally recognised human rights. It sets out the frameworks our commitment rests on, the human rights issues most relevant to our business, how we act on and govern that commitment, and how anyone affected can seek remedy.
Scope & Application
This commitment applies to ISIFARMER, S.L. across all areas of our business from our first year of operation. It applies both to our own operations and to our business relationships across our value chain, as well as to everyone acting on ISIFARMER’s behalf. It covers everyone whose human rights may be affected by our activities, including:
Our employees and workers
Urban farmers in our network
Learners participating in our training programmes
Communities where we operate
Workers employed by our suppliers and business partners
Our Commitment to Respecting Human Rights
Respecting human rights is the foundation of responsible business. Before seeking to create positive impact, businesses must ensure that they do no harm.
At ISIFARMER, we commit to:
Avoid causing or contributing to adverse human-rights impacts through our own activities, and address such impacts if they occur.
Prevent or mitigate adverse impacts that are directly linked to our operations, products, or services through our business relationships, even where we have not contributed to them.
Honour the higher standard where national law and international human-rights standards differ, and seek ways to respect international principles when faced with conflicting requirements.
Treat this responsibility as ongoing — a standard of conduct we apply continuously, not a one-time declaration.
We expect everyone who works for ISIFARMER, and the business partners and suppliers directly linked to our operations, products, and services, to respect human rights consistent with this Statement.
International Frameworks We Follow
ISIFARMER’s commitment to respecting human rights is grounded in internationally recognised instruments.
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
We follow the UN Guiding Principles by embedding a public policy commitment, human rights due diligence, and effective remediation processes into our business.
International Bill of Human Rights
We respect the rights contained within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights together with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
We uphold:
- Freedom of association
- Collective bargaining
- Elimination of forced labour
- Abolition of child labour
- Equal opportunity and non-discrimination
- Safe and healthy working conditions
Our Priority Human Rights
Fair Working Conditions
Just and favourable working conditions, transparent employment contracts and fair pay.
Equality and Inclusion
Equal opportunities for everyone, with particular attention to people facing barriers to employment or education.
No Forced or Child Labour
Zero tolerance for forced labour or child labour within our operations and supply chain.
Health and Safety
Safe, healthy, and supportive working environments for everyone working in our facilities.
Freedom of Association
Respecting every worker’s right to organise, be represented, and participate in collective dialogue.
Privacy and Data Protection
Protecting the personal information of workers, learners, urban farmers, and everyone engaging with ISIFARMER.
Our Human Rights Due Diligence Process
1. Identify & Assess
actual and potential human rights impacts across our operations and business relationships through our stakeholder engagement, surveys, and grievance process.
2. Integrate & Act
on the findings to prevent and mitigate those impacts.
3. Track
whether our actions are effective through our Annual Purpose and Performance Review.
4. Communicate
how we are addressing our impacts through our public reporting.
Access to Remedy and Raising Concerns
Anyone, including employees, urban farmers, suppliers, learners, customers, or community members can raise a human-rights concern without fear of retaliation.
Our Commitment
Where ISIFARMER has caused or contributed to harm, we commit to working with affected people to provide and appropriate remedy. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
- Apology
- Restitution
- Rehabilitation
- Compensation
- Guarantee of non-repetition
Our grievance mechanism is designed to meet the effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles: legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning, and based on engagement with those it serves.
