| Management Approach |
We have strong policies that promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and protect against harassment of any kind. |
| INDICATOR |
TOPIC |
RESPONSE |
| Investment & Procurement Practices |
| 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 a significant issue at this time. We operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations at our U.S., and 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 (pdf, 275 KB) |
| HR3 |
Training on human rights policies |
Our employees are trained on the Code of Business Ethics, which includes human rights topics. |
| Non-Discrimination |
| 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 |
| HR5 |
Operations with freedom of association and collective bargaining at risk |
None known. We comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations wherever we operate. Freedom of association is also addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct (pdf, 275 KB) |
| Child Labor |
| HR6 |
Operations at risk for incidents of child labor |
None known. We comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations wherever we operate. Child labor is also addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct (pdf, 275 KB) |
| Forced and Compulsory Labor |
| HR7 |
Operations at risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
None known. We comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations wherever we operate. Forced and compulsory labor are also addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct (pdf, 275 KB) |
| Indigenous Rights |
| HR9 |
Total number of violations involving human rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken |
None known. Duke Energy has an Indigenous People Policy, which applies to all operations. |
