impacts on human rights, tracing the presence of vulnerable groups and the presence
of areas of naturalistic and/or cultural value around the areas of activity, enabling a
more conscious management of the operational realities.”117
Statements on Human Rights
“Eni is committed to respecting human rights in its own operations and expects its
Business Partners to respect the aforementioned rights with regard to the activities
assigned to or carried out with them as well as to the activities they may carry out in
Eni’s interests.
Eni reaffirms its commitment to respect the human rights contained in the
International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the other applicable
human rights as set out in international Treaties and Standards.
Eni adheres to the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, the
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the ten principles of the United
Nations Global Compact. As a consequence, Eni will avoid infringing on the human
rights of others and will address any adverse human rights impacts in which it might
be involved.
As a consequence, Eni will avoid infringing on the human rights of others and will
address any adverse human rights impacts in which it might be involved.”118
“Eni is committed to actively cooperating with state authorities and government
entities in the implementation of their human rights agenda. Being a major operator
in several countries, Eni believes that, by respecting human rights in its activities
and relations, Eni can give a critical contribution to enhancing access to human
rights, also in terms of collective awareness on the importance of these principles.”119
“Eni respects the rights of individuals and the local communities in which it operates,
with particular reference to biodiversity, the rights to ownership and use of land and
natural resources, the right to water and the right to the enjoyment of the highest
attainable standard of physical and mental health. Moreover, Eni operates according
to advanced criteria for environmental and public safety protection. Special attention
is given to the rights of vulnerable groups, including a focus on children.
Eni takes human rights issues into account from the very first feasibility evaluation
phases of new projects and relevant operational changes. Eni carries out assessments
on its potential and actual environmental, social, health and human rights impacts
with the aim of preventing and mitigating adverse impacts.”120
Id., supra note 114, p. 15.
ENI S.P.A., Statement on Respect for Human Rights, p. 2, available at
https://www.eni.com/docs/en_IT/enicom/sustainability/Dichiarazione-Eni-DU-ENG.pdf (last accessed on 12
September 2019).
119 Id., p. 3.
120 Id.
117
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