Our ambition
bnode’s ambition is to be a reference in social sustainability in all markets we operate in, with a focus on two material areas where bnode can have a significant impact:
Health & Safety of our people first: Become an employer of choice by creating an environment promoting physical safety and mental well-being
Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the group: Be an employer of inclusion and equal opportunity, where all people of every ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, and ability or disability – visible or invisible – feel welcomed and valued
Our achievements in figures
Social
36,527
Employees
38%
Women in management
120
Nationalities
44%
Decrease in accident rate
Sustainable development goals
The goals set by the United Nations show us how to proceed to create a better, more sustainable future for all by 2030. These goals address the global challenges and are intertwined with the three values of bnode: social value, environmental value and customer and citizen value.
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Good health and well being
To ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages we need to provide the right resources.
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Decent work and economic growth
We must review and reorganize our economic and social policies work towards eradicating poverty.
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Reduced inequalities
We aim to contribute to reducing inequality within and among countries.
Recent Initiatives
The Safety Register and Safety Performance Barometer
bpostgroup implemented several initiatives
The Safety Games
At bpost, we train our employees on safety using ‘gamification’
Mental Health and Wellness Employee Resource Group (ERG)
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Documents
bnode’s Code of Conduct was first issued in 2007 and last updated in December 2022.
The Code contains general principles that describe the values and ethical standards for everybody working in the group and enables appropriate responses in the event that it is not followed. These principles are reinforced by the relevant codes, policies and procedures that are in place across bnode’s businesses, affiliates and ventures.
bnode expects all its employees to comply with the Code of Conduct and use it as a reference in their day to day practice.
We involve the stakeholders and encourage them to get involved at every level of the company. We identify the stakeholders and take note of their expectations by means of existing approaches and processes: surveys, forums, social dialogue, reviews of contracts with suppliers and providers, customer feedback (particularly on social media) and roundtables. Our method of engagement is set out for each stakeholders below.
bnode is committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour in the protection and promotion of human rights (including freedom of association and collective bargaining, prohibition of forced labor, human trafficking, modern slavery and child labor).
bnode has adopted and published a Human Right Policy and expects all people involved in the group’s business to respect the Human Rights Policy. There is zero-tolerance regarding violations of human rights and there are no exceptions to this Human Rights Policy.
A diverse environment allows the company to optimize interaction with its customers and stakeholders, and effectively respond to challenges in different ways. In that context, bnode has designed a Diversity Policy aimed at creating diversity and inclusion awareness within the company. The purpose of this Diversity Policy is to support bpost employees and management in creating a culture in which diversity and inclusion are a daily practice. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of bnode’s values.
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