Human Rights Policy
1. Introduction
At SAT Mexico Corporation, we are committed to respecting and promoting fundamental human rights across all our operations and activities, both globally and locally. This includes respecting the dignity, rights, and freedoms of all individuals we interact with: employees, suppliers, clients, local communities, and other stakeholders.
2. Scope
This policy outlines our commitments to the respect and promotion of human rights within our company and throughout our value chain.
It applies to all our employees, suppliers, clients, and any other business partners.
3. References
a) International references:
• United Nations International Bill of Human Rights:
– Universal Declaration of Human Rights
– International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
– International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
• ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
b) Internal references:
• Code of Ethics
• Employee Handbook
• Recruitment Policy and Procedure
• Sustainability Policy
• Risk Factor Prevention Policy
4. Human Rights Principles and Commitments
At SAT Mexico, we are committed to upholding the following human rights principles and to eliminating any violations of these rights both within and beyond our organization.
I. Compliance with Laws and International Standards
• We comply with all local and international laws related to human rights.
• Additionally, this policy is aligned with our Code of Ethics and other internal policies.
II. Non-Discrimination
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and discrimination-free work environment, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We promote equal and equitable opportunities for men and women in all our labor policies and practices to help reduce gender gaps.
III. Forced Labor and Child Labor
• We prohibit the use of forced labor, child labor, and any other form of labor exploitation in our operations and throughout our supply chain.
• We require our suppliers to adhere to the same principles.
IV. Fair Working Conditions
• We promote a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees.
• We commit to ensuring occupational safety and health by providing a dignified workplace and taking necessary measures to minimize work-related risks.
• We ensure employees receive fair wages (not lower than the minimum wage established by law) and proper working conditions.
V. Freedom of Association
• We respect the right of our employees to form, join, or not join labor unions and to participate in collective bargaining freely and without retaliation.
VI. Respect for Local Communities and the Environment
• We recognize the importance of local communities and the impact of our operations on them. We commit to acting responsibly and ethically in all areas where we operate, considering both human rights and environmental respect.
• We promote and ensure that materials and/or products we use come from legal and sustainable sources. This principle also applies to our value chain, where suppliers must guarantee that their materials and/or products comply with this standard.
VII. Grievance Mechanisms and Conflict Resolution
• We establish accessible and effective mechanisms for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns or complaints related to human rights.
• We take all necessary measures to prevent and combat any form of physical or psychological harassment or violence in the workplace.
• We are committed to investigating and addressing all reports in a fair, transparent, and timely manner.
VIII. Personal Data Protection
• We are committed to protecting the personal data of our employees, clients, shareholders, and suppliers, as well as the privacy of our users’ communications.
5. Implementation and Monitoring
SAT Mexico Corporation has an internal structure in place to implement this policy, including regular training for our employees on human rights and the integration of these principles into all strategic and operational decisions.
We conduct periodic audits and review our supply chain to ensure our standards remain high.
6. Ongoing Commitment
Respect for human rights is not just a reactive principle for us—it is a long-term priority that guides our business decisions.
We will continue working with our partners, suppliers, and communities to ensure that our business activity aligns with the highest standards of ethics and human rights respect.