Core Lab's Commitment to Human Rights
Core Lab is committed to respecting human rights. Our commitment to human rights is reflected in our Core Values of honesty, integrity, and building
trust, and we strive to protect the rights of people in the communities where we operate to ensure that they are all treated with dignity and respect.
To accomplish this, our Human Rights Policy, in conjunction with a network of codes of conduct, policies, and statements, provides a worldwide framework
for responsible operations consistent with the spirit and intent of the International Labour Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work and the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Additionally, we adhere to guidelines established in the United Nations'
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Commitment Areas
As part of our commitment to human rights, we uphold the following:
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1. Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
We recognize and respect our employees' right to join associations and choose representative organizations for the purpose of engaging in
collective bargaining in a manner consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as local customs, as appropriate.
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2. Policy Against Modern Slavery
- Core Laboratories does not utilize servitude or forced or compulsory labor. We recruit our employees and provide working conditions,
including payment of wages and benefits, that comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Throughout our worldwide operations, we prohibit the use of child labor in our workforce. All Core Lab employees are at or above the legal
employment age in the country of their employment.
- We also prohibit human trafficking and any action that could be construed as supporting or leading to the trafficking of others.
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3. Policy Against Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Unprofessional Behavior
Core Lab upholds the belief that everyone, regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any
other characteristic protected under applicable law, should enjoy a work environment free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and
unprofessional behavior.
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4. Equal Opportunity Initiatives
Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy, in accordance with applicable laws, to treat each individual with dignity and
respect, regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected
under applicable law.
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5. Upholding Women's Rights
Recognizing that women are amongst those most threatened by acts of modern slavery and unequal treatment, Core Lab is committed to taking steps
to support and uphold women's rights under the guidance set forth in the United Nations' Women's Empowerment Principles.
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6. Protecting Privacy Rights
We are committed to safeguarding intellectual property rights and personal data, which includes protecting assets, proprietary information, and
personal information from unauthorized access and ensuring their efficient and proper use.
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7. Supply Chain Standards
As stated in our Supplier Code of Conduct, Core Lab is committed to the highest standards of product quality, safety, and business integrity in
our dealings with suppliers. Compliance with laws and ethical principles is the responsibility of all Core Lab employees as well as our
suppliers.
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8. Policy Against the Use of Conflict Minerals
We recognize the dangers of improperly sourcing minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) and are committed to ensuring our sourcing practices do
not fund armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries.
Communication and Action
Stakeholder understanding of Core Lab's commitment to human rights is crucial to success. We therefore take several steps to embed our policy and
expectations:
- 1. Onboarding Program ensures new employees obtain information on our commitment from day one.
- 2. Core Compliance e-learning curriculum ensures current employees are reminded annually of the importance of human rights and Core Lab's
commitment.
- 3. Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Helpline enables employees to report issues immediately and confidentially. When issues are raised, we
diligently investigate and take timely and transparent action to resolve the issues in a fair and equitable manner.
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4. Network of codes of conduct, policies, and statements explain the principles and rules that guide how Core Lab conducts business and outlines our
expectations:
- 5. CoreConnect Quarterly Newsletters promote and showcase Core Lab's commitment and activities associated with, but not limited to, Human Rights;
Corporate Social Responsibility; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity.
- 6. Partnerships with organizations and service groups in the communities in which we operate.
- 7. Participation in human rights organizations such as the United Nations through their Global Compact and Women's Empowerment Principles.
By building awareness and instilling a sense of empowerment, our onboarding, training, and reporting systems provide ways to identify, avert, and correct
compliance issues.