Ensure due diligence of the law, regulations, certifications that apply to the industry domestically and in the target markets abroad

ACTION:

129. The plant identifies the laws related to the main obligations of the company through a risk matrix.

Means of verification:

Matrix with listing of the applicable laws for the plant that includes the following information:

• Type of document (law, resolution, decree, norm, etc.) and entity or ministry.
• Identification or priority norms.
• Required actions to verify and ensure its compliance.

Additionally, there must be at least one copy of priority norms either in a printed or digital document.

130. The people that work in the plant have been trained and know the laws pertinent to their work.

Means of verification:

Record of training implementation: attendance list identifying gender, theme exposed, material exposed, photographic record and certification given. It is verified that at least one of the persons in the area has received the training.

ACTION:

131. The plant keeps the records that credit law enforcement and certifications during at least 5 years.

Means of verification:

Visual inspection of archived registration documents or stored digital documents.

132. The plant displays its transparent title or contract for the use of the land according to national practices, land use and laws.

Means of verification:

The following validation documents are valid:

• Property deed verifying land use.
• Copy of land-use planning instruments that verify use of land.

133. The plant has registered water use rights according to domestic laws.

Means of verification:

The following documents are valid:

• Registration in the real estate registry.
• Public water cadaster.

There are no actions for this level of prioritization

ACTION:

134. The plant is in constant dialogue with institutions associated to legislative entities at regional level.

Means of verification:

The following documents are valid:

• Records of meetings carried out through Lobby Law.
• Records of meetings with legislative entities that have visited the company.

135. The companies perform an auto-diagnosis of their responsible business conduct and due diligence in human rights.

Means of verification:

Auto-diagnosis with an auto-evaluation tool of due diligence of human rights.