The COP describes any action(s) that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to have the credibility of the information in its COP externally assessed, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff

Information is reviewed by multiple stakeholders (e.g., representatives of groups prioritized in stakeholder analysis)

Information is reviewed by a panel of peers (e.g., members of the same industry, competitors, benchmarked leaders, others organized via Global Compact Local Network)

Information is assured by independent assurors (e.g., accounting or consulting firm) using their own proprietary methodology

Other established or emerging best practices

Este informe ha sido elaborado conforme a la Guía para la elaboración de memorias de sostenibilidad en su versión G3, de GRI y el Suplemento Sectorial para la Minería y el Metal alcanzando el máximo nivel de aplicación (A).

Applies the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines or the GRI Standards

Applies elements of the International Integrated Reporting Framework

Provides information on the company’s profile and context of operation

Analyze each segment of the value chain carefully, both upstream and downstream, when mapping risks, opportunities and impacts

Communicate policies and expectations to suppliers and other relevant business partners

Implement monitoring and assurance mechanisms (e.g. audits/screenings) for compliance within the company’s sphere of influence

Undertake awareness-raising, training and other types of capacity building with suppliers and other business partners

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox apuesta por la compra responsable y cuenta con un sistema de gestión que vela por la integridad en las relaciones que mantiene con sus proveedores y contratistas, exigiéndoles que cumplan con estándares reconocidos internacionalmente.

Place responsibility for execution of sustainability strategy in relevant corporate functions (procurement, government affairs, human resources, legal, etc) ensuring that no function is conflicting with company sustainability commitments and objectives

Assign responsibility for corporate sustainability implementation to an individual or group within each business unit and subsidiary

Design corporate sustainability strategy to leverage synergies between and among issue areas and to deal adequately with trade-offs

Ensure that different corporate functions coordinate closely to maximize performance and avoid unintended negative impacts

Other established or emerging best practices

El Secretario General de Acerinox se encarga de la presentación de los resultados y avances en materia de RSC (incluida la Memoria y el IdP) ante los órganos de gobierno de Acerinox.

Commitment to comply with all applicable laws and respect internationally recognized human rights, wherever the company operates (e.g., the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Guiding Principles on Human Rights) (BRE1 + ARE1)

Integrated or stand-alone statement of policy expressing commitment to respect and support human rights approved at the most senior level of the company (BRE 1 + BRE5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)

Statement of policy stipulating human rights expectations of personnel, business partners and other parties directly linked to operations, products or services (BRE 1)

Statement of policy publicly available and communicated internally and externally to all personnel, business partners and other relevant parties (BRE 1 + BRE 5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)

Other established or emerging best practices

En Acerinox establecemos políticas para anticiparnos, gestionar y controlar los riesgos identificados que pueden afectar al logro de nuestros objetivos estratégicos, operacionales, informativos y de cumplimiento estricto de la legislación aplicable.

System to monitor the effectiveness of human rights policies and implementation with quantitative and qualitative metrics, including in the supply chain (BRE3 + ARE3)

Monitoring draws from internal and external feedback, including affected stakeholders

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results

Process to deal with incidents the company has caused or contributed to for internal and external stakeholders (BRE 4 + ARE 4)

Grievance mechanisms that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning, and based on engagement and dialogue (BRE4 + ARE4)

Outcomes of integration of the human rights principles

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox cuenta con un canal de denuncias institucionalizado que permite a los órganos de gobierno adoptar las medidas oportunas en caso de quejas y denuncias.

Process to ensure that internationally recognized human rights are respected

On-going due diligence process that includes an assessment of actual and potential human rights impacts (BRE 2 + BRE 3 + ARE 2 + ARE 3)

Internal awareness-raising and training on human rights for management and employees

Operational-level grievance mechanisms for those potentially impacted by the company’s activities (BRE 4 + ARE 4)

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability for addressing human rights impacts

Internal decision-making, budget and oversight for effective responses to human rights impacts

Processes to provide for or cooperate in the remediation of adverse human rights impacts that the company has caused or contributed to (BRE 3+ BRE 4 + ARE3 + ARE 4)

Process and programs in place to support human rights through: core business; strategic philanthropic/social investment; public policy engagement/advocacy; partnerships and/or other forms of collective action (BRE 6 + ARE 6)

Other established or emerging best practices

En Acerinox existen normas de contratación en materia de derechos humanos que son más exigentes que los de la legislación vigente. Para garantizar su cumplimiento se les exige en contrato el cumplimiento de los Principios del Pacto Mundial.

Reference to principles of relevant international labour standards (ILO Conventions) and other normative international instruments in company policies

Reflection on the relevance of the labour principles for the company

Written company policy to obey national labour law, respect principles of relevant international labour standards in worldwide company operations and engage in dialogue with representative organization of the workers (international, sectoral, national).

Inclusion of reference to the principles contained in the relevant international labour standards in contracts with suppliers and other relevant business partners

Specific commitments and Human Resources policies, in line with national development priorities or decent work priorities in the country of operation

Participation and leadership by employers’ organizations (international and national) to jointly address challenges related to labour standards in the countries of operation, possibly in a tripartite approach (business – trade union – government).

Other established or emerging best practices

En Acerinox se hace un gran esfuerzo para ofrecer el mayor número posible de puestos de trabajo a personas con capacidad reducida, analizando sus necesidades y adaptando el lugar de trabajo a las mismas.

System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics

Dialogues with the representative organization of workers to regularly review progress made and jointly identify priorities for the future

Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the working conditions of companies in the supply chain, in line with principles of international labour standards

Process to positively engage with the suppliers to address the challenges (i.e., partnership approach instead of corrective approach) through schemes to improve workplace practices

Outcomes of integration of the Labour principles

Other established or emerging best practices

Los centros de trabajo de Acerinox cuentan con un Sistema de gestión de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo según los requisitos del estándar OHSAS 18001:2007 asegurando el cumplimiento de todas las obligaciones en materia de seguridad y salud.

Risk and impact assessments in the area of labour

Dialogue mechanism with trade unions to regularly discuss and review company progress in addressing labour standards

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organization

Internal awareness-raising and training on the labour principles for management and employees

Active engagement with suppliers to address labour-related challenges

Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g., whistleblower mechanisms) available for workers to report concerns, make suggestions or seek advice, designed and operated in line with the representative organization of workers

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox cuenta con una política de no discriminación en la determinación de las condiciones de trabajo en todos los países en los que opera.

Reference to relevant international conventions and other international instruments (e.g. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development)

Reflection on the relevance of environmental stewardship for the company

Written company policy on environmental stewardship

Inclusion of minimum environmental standards in contracts with suppliers and other relevant business partners

Specific commitments and goals for specified years

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox colabora con la Asociación World Steel, que asegura el cumplimiento de las regulaciones ambientales así como fomenta las mejores prácticas y el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías a fin de prevenir las emisiones en su origen.

System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results

Process to deal with incidents

Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the environmental performance of companies in the supply chain

Outcomes of integration of the environmental principles

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox renueva anualmente la certificación ambiental ISO 14001.

Environmental risk and impact assessments

Assessments of lifecycle impact of products, ensuring environmentally sound management policies

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organisation

Internal awareness-raising and training on environmental stewardship for management and employees

Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g. whistleblower mechanisms) for reporting concerns or seeking advice regarding environmental impacts

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox ha participado como en años anteriores en el programa mundial Carbon Disclosure Program (CDP). En los últimos años, la política ambiental de la compañía ha dado lugar a una reducción progresiva y sustancial de las emisiones de CO2.

Publicly stated formal policy of zero-tolerance of corruption (D1)

Commitment to be in compliance with all relevant anti-corruption laws, including the implementation of procedures to know the law and monitor changes (B2)

Statement of support for international and regional legal frameworks, such as the UN Convention against Corruption (D2)

Detailed policies for high-risk areas of corruption (D4)

Policy on anti-corruption regarding business partners (D5)

Other established or emerging best practices

Todas las unidades de negocio de Acerinox están obligadas a cumplir la política en materia de prevención contra la corrupción. Además, tiene procedimientos internos de control y debe cumplir con el Código de Conducta y de Buenas Prácticas.

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results (D12)

Process to deal with incidents (D13)

Public legal cases regarding corruption (D14)

Outcomes of integration of the anti-corruption principle

Other established or emerging best practices

Un canal de denuncias institucionalizado permite a los órganos de gobierno conocer del ilícito y adoptar las medidas oportunas como despidos disciplinarios, cambios forzosos de puesto de trabajo o resolución de contratos mercantiles.

Support by the organization’s leadership for anti-corruption (B4)

Carrying out risk assessment of potential areas of corruption (D3)

Human Resources procedures supporting the anti-corruption commitment or policy, including communication to and training for all employees (B5 + D8)

Internal checks and balances to ensure consistency with the anti-corruption commitment (B6)

Actions taken to encourage business partners to implement anti-corruption commitments (D6)

Management responsibility and accountability for implementation of the anti-corruption commitment or policy (D7)

Communications (whistleblowing) channels and follow-up mechanisms for reporting concerns or seeking advice (D9)

Internal accounting and auditing procedures related to anticorruption (D10)

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox tiene implantado un Código de Conducta de obligado cumplimiento. Para ello, cualquier profesional en el momento en que suscribe su contrato laboral está obligado a seguir los cursos relativos al Código de Conducta y Buenas prácticas.

Develop and implement partnership projects with public or private organizations (UN entities, government, NGOs, or other groups) on core business, social investments and/or advocacy

Join industry peers, UN entities and/or other stakeholders in initiatives contributing to solving common challenges and dilemmas at the global and/or local levels with an emphasis on initiatives extending the company’s positive impact on its value chain

Other established or emerging best practices

Por su alto compromiso con la sociedad Acerinox colabora con distintas organizaciones sociales, culturales y deportivas en distintos eventos tanto deportivos como culturales y sociales.

Align core business strategy with one or more relevant UN goals/issues

Develop relevant products and services or design business models that contribute to UN goals/issues

Adopt and modify operating procedures to maximize contribution to UN goals/issues

Pursue social investments and philanthropic contributions that tie in with the core competencies or operating context of the company as an integrated part of its sustainability strategy

Coordinate efforts with other organizations and initiatives to amplify—and not negate or unnecessarily duplicate—the efforts of other contributors

Take responsibility for the intentional and unintentional effects of funding and have due regard for local customs, traditions, religions, and priorities of pertinent individuals and groups

Other established or emerging best practices

En 2013 se crea la Comisión Social para atender a las distintas entidades benéficas, conocer su labor y las necesidades que cubren para posteriormente decidir a qué entidad va a destinarse el dinero recaudado.

Publicly advocate the importance of action in relation to one or more UN goals/issues

Commit company leaders to participate in key summits, conferences, and other important public policy interactions in relation to one or more UN goals/issues

CEO leads executive management team in development of corporate sustainability strategy, defining goals and overseeing implementation

CEO publicly delivers explicit statements and demonstrates personal leadership on sustainability and commitment to the UN Global Compact

CEO promotes initiatives to enhance sustainability of the company’s sector and leads development of industry standards

Make sustainability criteria and UN Global Compact principles part of goals and incentive schemes for CEO and executive management team

Other established or emerging best practices

Muestra del compromiso de la alta dirección, el Secretario General de Acerinox, que depende directamente del Consejero Delegado de la compañía, se encarga del desarrollo, la implantación y el seguimiento de la estrategia de sostenibilidad de Acerinox.

Publicly recognize responsibility for the company’s impacts on internal and external stakeholders

Define sustainability strategies, goals and policies in consultation with key stakeholders

Consult stakeholders in dealing with implementation dilemmas and challenges and invite them to take active part in reviewing performance

Establish channels to engage with employees and other stakeholders to hear their ideas and address their concerns

Other established or emerging best practices

Acerinox identifica y define a sus grupos de interés para dar respuesta a sus inquietudes y expectativas. Con el fin de garantizar la respuesta a las mismas establece canales de comunicación específicos para cada uno de ellos.

Board of Directors (or equivalent) assumes responsibility and oversight for long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance

Board establishes, where permissible, a committee or assigns an individual board member with responsibility for corporate sustainability.

Board (or committee), where permissible, approves formal reporting on corporate sustainability (Communication on Progress)

Other established or emerging best practices

El Secretario General de Acerinox se encarga de la presentación de los resultados y avances en materia de RSC (incluida la Memoria y el IdP) ante los órganos de gobierno de Acerinox.