| Management Approach |
We have strong policies against discrimination or harassment of any kind. |
| INDICATOR |
TOPIC |
RESPONSE |
| Investment & Procurement Practices |
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| HR1 |
Percent and total number of investment agreements with human rights clauses or that have been screened for such clauses |
We are primarily a domestic U.S. company and this is not an issue. We operate in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations at our U.S., Central and South American facilities. |
| HR2 |
Percent of significant suppliers and contractors screened for human rights, and action taken |
Suppliers are expected to abide by our Supplier Code of Conduct. |
| HR3 |
Training on human rights policies |
All employees are trained on the Code of Business Ethics, which includes human rights topics. |
| Non-Discrimination |
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| HR4 |
Incidents of discrimination and action taken |
This is not reported publicly. Company policies require management action upon allegations of discriminatory behavior. |
| Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining |
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| HR5 |
Operations with freedom of association and collective bargaining at risk |
None. |
| Child Labor |
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| HR6 |
Operations at risk for incidents of child labor |
None. |
| Forced and Compulsory Labor |
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| HR7 |
Operations at risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
None. |
| Security Practices |
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| HR8 |
Percent of security personnel trained in company human rights policies |
Security personnel are employees of contractors and are trained by their respective employers in relevant Duke Energy policies and procedures. |
| Indigenous Rights |
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| HR9 |
Total number of violations involving human rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken |
None. |
