By Emmie V. Abadilla
Fiber internet services provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has published its human rights policy to ensure that the fundamental rights of employees and stakeholders are observed, in line with its participation in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
As a publicly-listed company, Converge endeavors to fulfill its commitment to promote, respect, and support human rights, stressed CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy in his statement issued Tuesday, September 20.
“It is imperative to give high regard to the fundamental rights of our people as we move for the just and sustainable growth of our business,” he maintained.
“We recognize our role as an enterprise by making sure Converge is not complicit in any form of human rights violations and everyone is treated based on the principles of fairness, dignity, and respect,” Uy added.
Converge Employees
The group’s human rights policy draws on the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights and abides by the International Labor Organization (ILO)’s Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
The policy covers guidelines on protecting the rights of customers, Converge’s own employees as well as those of its business partners, and communities where Converge operates.
The document also touches on specific human rights topics relevant to an internet service provider, such as freedom of expression, access to information, data privacy, online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and conflict minerals.
Likewise, it also includes monitoring and reporting procedures to ensure that the provisions of the policy are implemented within Converge to easily identify and address adverse human rights impacts.
“We are proud to say that Converge aggressively takes action to meet our sustainability commitments,” says Chief Strategy Officer Benjamin B. Azada.
“We are pursuing other critical initiatives to contribute to AmBisyon Natin 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” he concluded.
