GlaxoSmithKline Plc

Overall approach

7/12
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  3/4
  
  Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
  
  3/4
  
  "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging."
  
  Open source document
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact
  
  "GSK is a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC)."
  
  Open source document
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "Anthropogenic and naturally induced loss of tree cover - deforestation1 – leads to the loss of biodiversity, affects livelihoods of forest communities, is a cause of human rights violations, and is a major contributor to global climate change."
  
  Open source document
- Deforestation as a business risk
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Does the company recognise the risk as financial, operational, competition, reputational, or other? Please detail.: All
  
  "In 2020, we carried out a risk assessment, which helped us to identify the 15 highest-risk materials in our supply chain. As a result of this assessment, we are developing responsible sourcing plans for each of these high-risk materials. We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030."
  
  Open source document
- High-level management of deforestion
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Pulp & Paper
  
  How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Three times a year or more frequently as necessary
  
  "Corporate Responsibility Committee: This Committee is central in guiding the company’s ESG agenda. It has reviewed and supported management’s more aggressive approach to executing the E and S aspects of ESG. This has included reviewing and endorsing a new level of ambition on environmental sustainability through setting new goals to achieve a net zero impact on climate and net positive impact on nature by 2030. A review of inclusion and diversity included disclosing targets on workforce race and ethnicity and re-basing our gender diversity targets..."
  
  Open source document
  Open source document
- Executive compensation linked to deforestation
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/2
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  0/2
- Disclosure of conservation activity
- Disclosure of reforestation activity
- Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
  
  Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions
  
  "Biopharma: Net zero emissions across all operations by 2030 (scope 1 and 2) Consumer healthcare: Net zero emissions across all operations by 2030 (scope 1 and 2)"
  
  Open source document
Commodity score

34/88
- Palm oil
  
  47/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    10/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      5/8
      - Commitment details
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Palm Oil GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth...GSK aims: • By 2025, to source 100% of our core palm oil materials as sustainable credible third-party certified , or to purchase Book & Claim credits in support of certified production...GSK uses approximately 30,000 tonnes of materials derived from palm oil in a variety of products, a very small amount of this comprises pure palm oil; the vast majority are palm oil derivatives. Of the derivatives, 80% is glycerine...During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Palm Oil GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth...GSK aims: • By 2025, to source 100% of our core palm oil materials as sustainable credible third-party certified9 , or to purchase Book & Claim credits in support of certified production...GSK uses approximately 30,000 tonnes of materials derived from palm oil in a variety of products, a very small amount of this comprises pure palm oil; the vast majority are palm oil derivatives. Of the derivatives, 80% is glycerine...During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        Target date
        
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Palm Oil GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth...GSK aims: • By 2025, to source 100% of our core palm oil materials as sustainable credible third-party certified9 , or to purchase Book & Claim credits in support of certified production...GSK uses approximately 30,000 tonnes of materials derived from palm oil in a variety of products, a very small amount of this comprises pure palm oil; the vast majority are palm oil derivatives. Of the derivatives, 80% is glycerine...During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
      
      4/5
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
        
        "Palm Oil...GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth"
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "Palm Oil...GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth"
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/6
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/1.3
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
  - Social Considerations
    
    15/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
      
      Details of commitment: UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: Freely Chosen: No use of forced, bonded, indentured or involuntary prison labour. Child Labour and Young Workers: No use of child labour... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination... Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Open communication and direct engagement with workers to resolve workplace and compensation issues is encouraged."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified
      
      What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Economic
      
      "GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: ... Enables smallholders to become successful business owners, improving their livelihoods through responsible production, maximizing yields and improving quality..."
      
      Open source document
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: ... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination. Workers do not face discrimination on any grounds (including but not limited to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, pregnancy or marital status)..."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Commitment to remediation
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Type of harm covered: Environmental harm
      
      In their 2020 ESG Performance report, GSK report on the amount spent for environmental remediation - 2 million dollars spent in 2020: "We take responsibility for removing pollution and contaminants from soil, surface and ground water at facilities we have used previously, and at the disposal sites of waste management companies we have used.".
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
      
      4/4
      
      Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      
      Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
      
      4/4
      
      "GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: ... Respects the human rights of indigenous peoples, workers and local communities including the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)..."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    22/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      2/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Palm Oil GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth...GSK aims: • By 2025, to source 100% of our core palm oil materials as sustainable credible third-party certified9 , or to purchase Book & Claim credits in support of certified production...GSK uses approximately 30,000 tonnes of materials derived from palm oil in a variety of products, a very small amount of this comprises pure palm oil; the vast majority are palm oil derivatives. Of the derivatives, 80% is glycerine...During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report, GSK reports out of 18484.0 tonnes of palm oil purchased, 19456.0 tonnes were RSPO certified
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.7
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      1/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: rspo
        
        Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: rspo
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Palm Oil GSK commits to transparent and traceable supply chains, that: • Protects high conservation value (HCV) areas, high carbon stock (HCS) forests and peatlands regardless of depth...GSK aims: • By 2025, to source 100% of our core palm oil materials as sustainable credible third-party certified9 , or to purchase Book & Claim credits in support of certified production...GSK uses approximately 30,000 tonnes of materials derived from palm oil in a variety of products, a very small amount of this comprises pure palm oil; the vast majority are palm oil derivatives. Of the derivatives, 80% is glycerine...During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO
        
        Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO
        
        In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report, GSK reports out of 18484.0 tonnes of palm oil purchased, 19456.0 tonnes were RSPO certified
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings
      
      What initiatives does the company participate in?: Rainforest Alliance, Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD), The Sustainable Palm Index
      
      "We have implemented responsible sourcing programs for these commodities in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance. We are members of Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD) which works to increase the transparency and traceability of palm oil derivatives in supply chains."; "In 2020, in collaboration with ASD, we introduced The Sustainable Palm Index (SPI), an evaluation scorecard for suppliers of palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, the index was implemented to support procurement decisions"
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own system
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      "GSK’s Speak Up Integrity Lines are available to report alleged breaches of legal or regulatory obligations, financial fraud (including accounting internal controls and auditing), or any other alleged contravention of GSK’s Code of Conduct and company policies. Please see our global compliance page for more details." On their portal they offer all information required to go ahead and make complaint (email/phone numbers).
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Total/partial volume reported: 18484.0 tonnes
      
      In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report, GSK reports out of 18484.0 tonnes of palm oil purchased, 19456.0 tonnes were RSPO certified
      
      Open source document
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      100%
      
      6/6
      
      Report verified volumes of commodity
      
      100%
      
      6/6
      
      What third-party verification is used?: rspo
      
      For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%
      
      What is the certified volume?: 19456.0 tonnes
      
      What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 18484.0 tonnes
      
      In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report, GSK reports out of 18484.0 tonnes of palm oil purchased, 19456.0 tonnes were RSPO certified
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      Yes, for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      4/4
      
      Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      
      Yes, for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      4/4
      
      Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems; Using third party verification
      
      What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 0 Not specified
      
      For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0 not specified
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
      
      "In 2020, in collaboration with ASD, we introduced The Sustainable Palm Index (SPI), an evaluation scorecard for suppliers of palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, the index was implemented to support procurement decisions. Suppliers were assessed on their progress regarding commitments, processes, and achievements in terms of supply chain knowledge, sustainable sourcing practices, and compliance with No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation principles: more than 70% of our palm oil supply by volume and 67% of our suppliers were found compliant with the SPI. During 2020, we also arranged RSPO supply chain certification for 3 key sites that use glycerine."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      1/2
      
      Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      1/2
      
      Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
      
      What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: technical advice
      
      "For those suppliers that we don’t believe source sustainably, we work with them to ensure that they develop policies and improvement plans in line with our palm oil standards and policies."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Pulp & Paper
  
  30/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    10/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      5/8
      - Commitment details
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: FSC
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Our commitments to deforestation-free sourcing of key agricultural and forest-risk commodities are as follows: Pulp and Paper GSK commits to strict standards governing responsible forest management, that exclude: • Illegally harvested wood • Wood harvested in violation of traditional and human rights (for example forced or child labour) • Wood harvested in forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities • Wood harvested in forests being converted to plantations or non-forest use • Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted"."we have focused on developing sourcing standards for paper packaging based on the Controlled Wood requirements defined by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging." "Our commitments to deforestation-free sourcing of key agricultural and forest-risk commodities are as follows: Pulp and Paper GSK commits to strict standards governing responsible forest management, that exclude: • Illegally harvested wood • Wood harvested in violation of traditional and human rights (for example forced or child labour) • Wood harvested in forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities • Wood harvested in forests being converted to plantations or non-forest use • Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted"."we have focused on developing sourcing standards for paper packaging based on the Controlled Wood requirements defined by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        Target date
        
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        "To achieve these commitments, GSK aims: • By 2025, to source all of our virgin paper packaging material only from credible certified sources6 or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material. • By 2030, to source only credible third-party7 certified virgin paper packaging material or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
      
      4/5
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Type of commitment: Recycled content
        
        "To achieve these commitments, GSK aims: • By 2025, to source all of our virgin paper packaging material only from credible certified sources6 or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material. • By 2030, to source only credible third-party7 certified virgin paper packaging material or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "To achieve these commitments, GSK aims: • By 2025, to source all of our virgin paper packaging material only from credible certified sources6 or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material. • By 2030, to source only credible third-party7 certified virgin paper packaging material or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        Target date
        
        2028-2030
        
        0/0.7
        
        "To achieve these commitments, GSK aims: • By 2025, to source all of our virgin paper packaging material only from credible certified sources6 or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material. • By 2030, to source only credible third-party7 certified virgin paper packaging material or to source paper packaging material made from recycled raw material."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/6
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/1.3
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
  - Social Considerations
    
    7/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: Freely Chosen: No use of forced, bonded, indentured or involuntary prison labour. Child Labour and Young Workers: No use of child labour... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination... Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Open communication and direct engagement with workers to resolve workplace and compensation issues is encouraged."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: ... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination. Workers do not face discrimination on any grounds (including but not limited to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, pregnancy or marital status)..."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Commitment to remediation
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Type of harm covered: Environmental harm
      
      In their 2020 ESG Performance report, GSK report on the amount spent for environmental remediation - 2 million dollars spent in 2020: "We take responsibility for removing pollution and contaminants from soil, surface and ground water at facilities we have used previously, and at the disposal sites of waste management companies we have used.".
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    13/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1.7
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        No
        
        0/1.7
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.7
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings
      
      What initiatives does the company participate in?: Rainforest Alliance
      
      "We have implemented responsible sourcing programs for these commodities in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance."
      
      Open source document
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Risk assessments for forest risk
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      How frequently are assessments conducted?: Regularly
      
      We have been working with the Rainforest Alliance to map risk in our paper packaging supply chain. We used this analysis to support our sourcing standard for packaging, and we regularly assess suppliers to ensure they meet the standard"
      
      Open source document
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own mechanism
      
      Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
      
      "GSK’s Speak Up Integrity Lines are available to report alleged breaches of legal or regulatory obligations, financial fraud (including accounting internal controls and auditing), or any other alleged contravention of GSK’s Code of Conduct and company policies. Please see our global compliance page for more details." On their portal they offer all information required to go ahead and make complaint (email/phone numbers)
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Total/partial volume reported: 100,000 tonnes
      
      "We use around 100,000 tonnes of paper packaging globally in our own operations."
      
      Open source document
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      Some disclosure of compliant commodity/unclear % of volume/no verification of reporting
      
      1/6
      
      Report verified volumes of commodity
      
      Some disclosure of compliant commodity/unclear % of volume/no verification of reporting
      
      1/6
      
      What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 100,000 tons
      
      What third-party verification is used?: FSC
      
      "We use around 100,000 tonnes of paper packaging globally in our own operations. We are also gradually increasing the sustainable mix of paper packaging materials we use, which includes over 50% recycled content and the use of materials from certified supply chains."
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      Yes, for its suppliers
      
      3/4
      
      Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      
      Yes, for its suppliers
      
      3/4
      
      Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems; Using third party verification
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
      
      "We have implemented responsible sourcing programs for these commodities in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance. Adherence to these standards are assured by various mechanisms, including third party assessment, certification and contractual terms. Critical supplier selection criteria have also been developed and being implemented. If a supplier does not show satisfactory progress, we will act accordingly, such as finding an alternative supplier."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      1/2
      
      Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      1/2
      
      What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Technical advice
      
      Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
      
      "We have implemented responsible sourcing programs for these commodities in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance. Adherence to these standards are assured by various mechanisms, including third party assessment, certification and contractual terms. Critical supplier selection criteria have also been developed and being implemented. If a supplier does not show satisfactory progress, we will act accordingly, such as finding an alternative supplier."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Soy *
  
  18/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    8/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      9/11
      - Commitment details
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        5.3/8
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        5.3/8
        
        (For downstream soy companies only) Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: Yes
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        Target date
        
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        "We are committed to moving towards deforestation-free sourcing for all key commodities purchased directly by GSK, or indirectly on our behalf, by 2030. In early 2021 we expanded the scope of our deforestation-free sourcing policy to cover soy, cattle-derived products and rubber, as well as palm oil and paper packaging."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/9
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/5.3
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Social Considerations
    
    7/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: Freely Chosen: No use of forced, bonded, indentured or involuntary prison labour. Child Labour and Young Workers: No use of child labour... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination... Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Open communication and direct engagement with workers to resolve workplace and compensation issues is encouraged."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "Third parties shall be committed to uphold the human rights of workers and to treat them with dignity and respect, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Third parties are expected to meet the following labour rights principles and foster compliance with them by their own suppliers: ... Non-Discrimination: Provide a workplace free from discrimination. Workers do not face discrimination on any grounds (including but not limited to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, pregnancy or marital status)..."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Commitment to remediation
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Type of harm covered: Environmental harm
      
      In their 2020 ESG Performance report, GSK report on the amount spent for environmental remediation - 2 million dollars spent in 2020: "We take responsibility for removing pollution and contaminants from soil, surface and ground water at facilities we have used previously, and at the disposal sites of waste management companies we have used.".
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    2/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      0/3
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/2.5
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/2.5
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1.5
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.5
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own mechanism
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      "GSK’s Speak Up Integrity Lines are available to report alleged breaches of legal or regulatory obligations, financial fraud (including accounting internal controls and auditing), or any other alleged contravention of GSK’s Code of Conduct and company policies. Please see our global compliance page for more details." On their portal they offer all information required to go ahead and make complaint (email/phone numbers)
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      No reporting
      
      0/2
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      No disclosure
      
      0/6
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      No engagement or exclusion
      
      0/2
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2

* commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

Commitment strength

9/20

Avg. score
Reporting and Implementation

15/50

Avg. score
Social considerations

10/18

Avg. score

Profile

GlaxoSmithKline Plc is a United Kingdom-based healthcare company with business segments in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare and vaccines. GlaxoSmithKline Plc is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil and paper packaging and is also assessed for its exposure to soy.

Sector

Industry sector

Cosmetics, Personal care

Segments

Manufacturer

United Kingdom

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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