Human Rights Policy

Company Overview & Commitment

Spitzen Bau Co. Construction (SBCO) is a Germany-based, international construction services company and a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned global recognition for undertaking large and complex infrastructure projects, fostering innovation, and embracing emerging technologies to make a tangible difference for its clients, employees, and the community.

With a dedicated workforce of over 4,000 employees, SBCO completes more than $20 billion worth of construction on thousands of projects annually. We offer our clients the accessibility and personalized support of a local firm, backed by the immense stability and technical resources of a premier multi-national organization.

Central to our global operations is an unwavering commitment to human rights. SBCO respects and protects the fundamental rights of all individuals impacted by our operations, including our employees, subcontractors, supply chain partners, and the communities in which we build.

Core Principles & Labor Rights

Our Human Rights Policy is guided by international human rights principles encompassed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization`s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. For all projects and operations, SBCO mandates the following:

• Prohibition of Forced Labor: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced, bonded, or compulsory labor.
• Child Labor Avoidance: We strictly prohibit the use of child labor across all our operations and supply chains, adhering to international minimum age requirements.
• Fair Wages and Hours: We ensure that all workers are compensated fairly, receiving at least the minimum wage required by local laws, and that working hours comply with applicable national standards and industry benchmarks.
• Freedom of Association: We respect the rights of our employees to join or form labor unions and to bargain collectively in a lawful and peaceful manner without fear of retaliation.

Health, Safety, and Workplace Environment

At SBCO, the safety and well-being of our workforce are paramount. We view a safe and healthy workplace as a fundamental human right.

• We implement rigorous, industry-leading occupational health and safety protocols across all global project sites to prevent accidents and occupational illnesses.
• We provide continuous safety training and essential protective equipment to all employees and on-site contractors.
• We promote a culture of proactive hazard reporting, ensuring all workers have the right to refuse unsafe work without penalty.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Discrimination

SBCO is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment that treats all individuals with dignity and respect. We strictly prohibit discrimination, harassment, or bias in our hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and termination practices on the basis of:

• Age, race, color, and national origin.
• Citizenship, religion, or creed.
• Marital status, sex, and gender identity.
• Disability status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable international or local law.

Supply Chain Expectations

We hold our partners to the same high standards we set for ourselves. SBCO requires all vendors, service providers, contractors, and sub-contractors to comply with this Human Rights Policy. We conduct regular audits and due diligence within our supply chain to ensure alignment with our Business Partner Code of Conduct regarding business integrity, labor rights, and environmental protection.

Grievance Mechanisms and Reporting

SBCO encourages a culture of transparency. We provide accessible and confidential grievance mechanisms for our employees, partners, and community members to report suspected human rights violations without fear of retaliation. All reports are thoroughly investigated by our compliance office.

Contact Us

If you have any concerns, questions, or wish to report a compliance issue related to this Human Rights Policy, please get in touch with our global ethics office.