Human Rights Day 2025 at Bertling

10 December 2025 | CSR | Reading time: 3 Minutes 5 Seconds

10 December marks Human Rights Day centered this year around “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”, a United Nations campaign reaffirming the enduring relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Its core values of equality, justice, freedom, and dignity remain essential to building a fair and inclusive world.

At Bertling, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that our global operations uphold human rights and follow the highest ethical standards. Making this a reality requires clear policies, continuous learning, and a strong commitment to doing what is right.

As part of this year’s observance, our employees around the globe joined a virtual session on the significance of human rights in global supply chains, good governance, and Bertling’s dedication to ethical business practices. These initiatives strengthen our shared values of integrity, transparency, and respect.

As we reflect on Human Rights Day, we reaffirm that human rights are not only principles. They are a promise and a foundation for a more just and sustainable future.

Supporting Human Rights Through Responsible Business Practices

We are committed to improving how we manage human rights risks across our supply chain. This aligns with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which requires businesses to take action to prevent human rights abuses and environmental harm in their operations.

While the law will only apply to certain companies starting in 2024, we follow its guidelines now. This means addressing issues like:

Child labor and forced labor
Unsafe working conditions
Discrimination and harassment
Environmental damage that harms communities

Chris Brooks

Director of Global Risk Management & Head of Compliance and QM

P: +44 20 87827263
M:+44 7825 190757
E: chris.brooks@bertling.com

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By working to prevent these risks, we aim to ensure that our business and our partners operate responsibly and respectfully.

A Safe Space to Report Concerns

To help us stay on track, we’ve created the Navex EthicsPoint helpline. This confidential service is open to all employees, subcontractors, and others connected to our work. It’s a place where anyone can raise concerns about issues like:

Human rights abuses
Corruption, bribery, or fraud
Health and safety risks
Data privacy breaches

You can report concerns online, by phone, or even by scanning a simple QR code. The helpline also provides access to our policies, so it’s easy to understand what to report and how.

Building a Better Business Together

At Bertling, we know that respecting human rights isn’t just about laws—it’s about creating a culture where fairness and dignity are a priority. This benefits not only our business but also our employees, partners, and the communities where we operate.

This Human Rights Day, we reaffirm our commitment to doing what’s right. By working together, we can ensure our business practices reflect the values of equality, justice, and respect for all.

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