Human Rights Policy Statement for Silver Shield Trading and Services

Our Commitment

At Silver Shield Trading and Services, we are steadfast in our commitment to uphold and advance human rights across all facets of our operations. As a leader in procurement solutions for mechanical, civil, and industrial projects in the Middle East, we recognize our responsibility to foster an ecosystem where dignity, fairness, and respect are paramount. Our commitment is rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and the cultural values of inclusivity and equity that define our region.

Scope of Application

This policy governs all activities of Silver Shield Trading and Services, encompassing our employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners. It applies to our operations in Dubai and extends to our regional supply chains, ensuring that human rights are safeguarded in every project we undertake.

Core Principles

1. Upholding Dignity and Equality: We champion the rights to equality, non-discrimination, and freedom from exploitation. Our workplace is a sanctuary of respect, where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals are protected from harassment, forced labor, and modern slavery.

2. Proactive Human Rights Due Diligence: We undertake rigorous human rights due diligence to identify and address risks in our operations and supply chains. This includes continuous monitoring of labor conditions, occupational health, and safety standards, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as migrant workers in the industrial sector.

3. Ethical Supply Chain Stewardship: We hold our suppliers and partners to the highest human rights standards. Through our procurement policies, we embed clauses that mandate compliance with international labor and human rights norms, fostering a supply chain that reflects our ethical commitments.

4. Empowering Stakeholder Voices: We provide a robust, culturally sensitive grievance mechanism that allows employees, suppliers, and community members to raise concerns anonymously and securely. This system is designed to be accessible across linguistic and cultural barriers, ensuring inclusivity.

5. Restorative Action: Should adverse human rights impacts occur, we pledge to act swiftly to provide remediation. We collaborate with affected stakeholders to develop solutions that restore dignity and prevent recurrence, guided by fairness and transparency.

Implementation and Governance

This policy is endorsed by the leadership of Silver Shield Trading and Services and is integrated into our strategic and operational frameworks. We engage with local communities, industry peers, and human rights experts to ensure our approach remains relevant and impactful. All employees and partners receive tailored training to uphold this policy, with a focus on cultural competence and regional human rights challenges.

Transparency and Accountability

We are committed to openness in our human rights journey. Through annual public disclosures, we will share our efforts to assess, mitigate, and address human rights impacts, inviting feedback to strengthen our practices. Our progress will be measured against clear, actionable metrics aligned with international standards.

Engagement and Reporting

For inquiries or to report human rights concerns, we offer a confidential Integrity Line at [contact details to be provided]. We ensure that all reports are handled with impartiality and respect, protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.

Silver Shield Trading and Services aspires to set a benchmark for human rights excellence in the procurement and industrial sectors, weaving respect for human dignity into the fabric of our business.