DLG Denmark

"The Supplier Code of Conduct has been drawn up in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles and other international conventions and guidelines. [...] ILO [...] “the supplier code of conduct applies to all suppliers of the DLG group. The supplier is aware of the applicable laws and that applicable and that applicable laws are being complied within the responsibilities of the business activities [...] DLG Group encourages its suppliers to comply with ILO and UN Conventions [...] The supplier/s is/are not engaged in or supporting child labour, forced labour, forced labour or discrimination and harrassment. No Forced, compulsory, bonded, trafficked or otherwise involuntary labour is used in any stage of production. [...] There is no engagement in, support for, or tolerance of any form of discrimination [...] The supplier shall ensure freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining for all workers [...] Workers are not subject to corporal punishment, mental or physical oppression or coercion, verbal or physical abuse, sexual harassment or any kind of intimidation [...] Overtime is always voluntary and should be paid in accordance to local and national laws or sector agreements"

"RESPECT FOR LEGAL USE OF LAND / LAND RIGHTS • Legal use rights to the land are clearly defined and demonstrable • There is documented evidence of rights to use the land (e.g. ownership document, rental agreement, court order etc.) • In areas with traditional land users, conflicting land uses are avoided or resolved Where rights have been relinquished by traditional land users there is documented evidence that the affected communities are compensated subject to their free, prior, informed and documented consent:"

"RESPECT FOR LEGAL USE OF LAND / LAND RIGHTS • Legal use rights to the land are clearly defined and demonstrable • There is documented evidence of rights to use the land (e.g. ownership document, rental agreement, court order etc.) • In areas with traditional land users, conflicting land uses are avoided or resolved Where rights have been relinquished by traditional land users there is documented evidence that the affected communities are compensated subject to their free, prior, informed and documented consent: • There is no conversion of land where there is an unresolved land use claim by traditional land users under litigation, without the agreement of both parties • In the case of disputed use rights, a comprehensive, participatory and documented com-munity rights assessment is carried out"  

"In case of non-compliance with requirements in our code of conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from. DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the supplier code of conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced. [....] The supplier shall maintain awareness of current national and international environmental legislative requirements, relevant to the environmental impacts of its activities, products and services and ensure legal compliance through training, awareness, operational control and monitoring. "

In relation to the supplier code of conduct which contains the human rights requirements - "In case of non-compliance with requirements in our code of conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from. DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the supplier code of conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced "

"The Supplier Code of Conduct has been drawn up in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles and other international conventions and guidelines. [...] ILO [...] “the supplier code of conduct applies to all suppliers of the DLG group. The supplier is aware of the applicable laws and that applicable and that applicable laws are being complied within the responsibilities of the business activities [...] DLG Group encourages its suppliers to comply with ILO and UN Conventions [...] The supplier/s is/are not engaged in or supporting child labour, forced labour, forced labour or discrimination and harrassment. No Forced, compulsory, bonded, trafficked or otherwise involuntary labour is used in any stage of production. [...] There is no engagement in, support for, or tolerance of any form of discrimination [...] The supplier shall ensure freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining for all workers [...] Workers are not subject to corporal punishment, mental or physical oppression or coercion, verbal or physical abuse, sexual harassment or any kind of intimidation [...] Overtime is always voluntary and should be paid in accordance to local and national laws or sector agreements"

"Respect for human rights 3.1 Our suppliers and subcontractors are committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all individuals – regardless of gender and ethnicity and without discrimination"

"Respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and communities in all production and procurement. This includes, among other things, property rights, culture, selfdetermination, self-government, a healthy environment, non-discrimination, and full and effective participation in the decisions that affect them. This is ensured through the right to free, prior, and informed consents (FPIC) before any activity that may affect the rights, land, resources, territories, livelihoods and food security of indigenous peoples and local communities."

"RESPECT FOR LEGAL USE OF LAND / LAND RIGHTS • Legal use rights to the land are clearly defined and demonstrable • There is documented evidence of rights to use the land (e.g. ownership document, rental agreement, court order etc.) • In areas with traditional land users, conflicting land uses are avoided or resolved Where rights have been relinquished by traditional land users there is documented evidence that the affected communities are compensated subject to their free, prior, informed and documented consent: • There is no conversion of land where there is an unresolved land use claim by traditional land users under litigation, without the agreement of both parties • In the case of disputed use rights, a comprehensive, participatory and documented com-munity rights assessment is carried out"  

"Every year, DLG imports about half of the soy used in feed solutions I Denmark and we are aware of the responsibility that comes with doing so. Consequently, we want to do our bit to bring about real and lasting positive changes in the countries where soy is produced. The aim is to ensure that the soy imported is produced responsibly and without exacerbating deforestation or the conversion of other natural ecosystems. [...] . DLG will work closely with South American soy suppliers to support the overall market transformation, and thereby ensure a greater supply of responsibly produced and deforestation-free soy, as well as creating increased transparency in the value chain through, for example, documentation. DLG will also launch experiments with producers in South America aimed at creating a competitive supply of segregated soy which is responsibly produced and deforestation-free."

"We undertake that, by 2025 at the latest, DLG’s soy imports must be verified as being responsibly produced and produced without causing deforestation and without the conversion of other natural ecosystems after January 2008 in compliance with the European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation’s (FEFAC) Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2021, including criterion 34 (conversion-free soy module)"

"At DLG, we import 900,000 tonnes of soybean meal a year, which is primarily unloaded at the Port of Aarhus"

In relation to the supplier code of conduct which contains the human rights requirements - "In case of non-compliance with requirements in our code of conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from. DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the supplier code of conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced "

"The Supplier Code of Conduct has been drawn up in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles and other international conventions and guidelines. [...] ILO [...] “the supplier code of conduct applies to all suppliers of the DLG group. The supplier is aware of the applicable laws and that applicable and that applicable laws are being complied within the responsibilities of the business activities [...] DLG Group encourages its suppliers to comply with ILO and UN Conventions [...] The supplier/s is/are not engaged in or supporting child labour, forced labour, forced labour or discrimination and harrassment. No Forced, compulsory, bonded, trafficked or otherwise involuntary labour is used in any stage of production. [...] There is no engagement in, support for, or tolerance of any form of discrimination [...] The supplier shall ensure freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining for all workers [...] Workers are not subject to corporal punishment, mental or physical oppression or coercion, verbal or physical abuse, sexual harassment or any kind of intimidation [...] Overtime is always voluntary and should be paid in accordance to local and national laws or sector agreements"

"RESPECT FOR LEGAL USE OF LAND / LAND RIGHTS • Legal use rights to the land are clearly defined and demonstrable • There is documented evidence of rights to use the land (e.g. ownership document, rental agreement, court order etc.) • In areas with traditional land users, conflicting land uses are avoided or resolved Where rights have been relinquished by traditional land users there is documented evidence that the affected communities are compensated subject to their free, prior, informed and documented consent:"

"RESPECT FOR LEGAL USE OF LAND / LAND RIGHTS • Legal use rights to the land are clearly defined and demonstrable • There is documented evidence of rights to use the land (e.g. ownership document, rental agreement, court order etc.) • In areas with traditional land users, conflicting land uses are avoided or resolved Where rights have been relinquished by traditional land users there is documented evidence that the affected communities are compensated subject to their free, prior, informed and documented consent: • There is no conversion of land where there is an unresolved land use claim by traditional land users under litigation, without the agreement of both parties • In the case of disputed use rights, a comprehensive, participatory and documented com-munity rights assessment is carried out"  

"In case of non-compliance with requirements in our code of conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from. DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the supplier code of conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced. [....] The supplier shall maintain awareness of current national and international environmental legislative requirements, relevant to the environmental impacts of its activities, products and services and ensure legal compliance through training, awareness, operational control and monitoring. "

In relation to the supplier code of conduct which contains the human rights requirements - "In case of non-compliance with requirements in our code of conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from. DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the supplier code of conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced "