Caring for People
At LDC, we are committed to protecting and investing in our employees, and upholding the human and labor rights of the people who work across our value chains.
LDC’s approximately 19,000 employees are key to the success of our activities in more than 100 countries worldwide. It’s our priority to ensure their safety, well-being and continued development, by promoting a work environment that encourages safe behaviors, respect for human and labor rights, and equal opportunities to learn and grow.
Human & Labor Rights
Human & Labor Rights
We seek to uphold and respect human and labor rights in all our operations and business relationships.
Our global human and labor rights standards are enshrined in our Group Code of Conduct, our Supplier Code of Conduct, our platform-specific policies, and our Human & Labor Rights Policy. They set out the principles and standards that we expect all our suppliers to comply with, as a basis to ensure responsible sourcing.
Inclusive Workplace
Inclusive Workplace
We continually work to foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports personal and professional growth.
We strive to nurture a work environment that embraces different perspectives, encouraging open and respectful communication – among our employees, as well as with our business partners and the local communities we operate in.
In these efforts, we are guided by our shared values and purpose, our Group Code of Conduct and the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities.
Safety & Health
Safety & Health
Our goal is to create a safe workplace wherever we operate around the world, providing safe conditions for all people who work for and with us.
We are committed to building a strong culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all employees, contractors and stakeholders across our operations.
Empowering Farming Communities
Empowering Farming Communities
We work closely with farmers, who are at the heart of the global food chain, as part of our efforts to help preserve the environment while promoting the adoption of agriculture practices that improve farm yields and the economic security of rural communities.
Through projects around the world, we champion the adoption of sustainable farming practices that seek to enhance both productivity and environmental sustainability at the farm level, with a goal to improve the livelihoods of farming communities sustainably and, ultimately, help secure the future of food.
