Specifically, the adhesion to Global Compact stresses the Group commitment to
a sustainable economy that respects human and labour rights, environmental protection
and fight against corruption.
In order to raise awareness of fundamental human rights, the Group offers a widespread
training through an e-learning course that will gradually involve all employees.
The Corporate Social Responsibility units monitors the international standard of the International Labour Organization, on a yearly basis, by sending out a questionnaire to all Generali Group companies
worldwide. In 2011, it covered 99.2% of Group staff members with the following
results:
child labour: none of the Group’s workers is under 16 years old;
forced labour: there are no cases of forced labour, compulsory labour or anything irregular;
non-discrimination: no cases of discrimination of any sort were reported regarding selection, management
and remuneration of personnel;
freedom of association and collective bargaining: 85.9% of employees work in Group companies where there are worker representatives;
77% of Group employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
The topic of human rights lies with the Group CEO.
