Bridgestone Colombia sees Human Rights as one of the pillars of success for the global community. For the company, Human Rights are a fundamental part of its business model, which is why it constantly drives innovation to contribute positively in this area.

The company has three corporate policies that help ensure it is in full compliance with Human Rights throughout its value chain.

1. General Code of Conduct

This includes a section about Promoting Respect and Dignity, stipulating that employees are the most valuable resource at Bridgestone Americas, and, in order to ensure success, everyone must be treated with dignity and respect at all times. Under no circumstances will any behavior that promotes an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment be tolerated.

2. Harassment, Discrimination and Retribution Prevention Policy

3. Human Rights Policy

This policy strictly prohibits discrimination in any of Bridgestone’s corporate activities, focusing on ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, language, religion, beliefs, social status, disabilities or any other related factors.

It also prohibits harassment by forbidding any member of the Bridgestone team from talking or acting in a way that degrades the individual dignity of another person. Finally, this policy prohibits child labor in any country in which the company operates.

In addition to raising awareness about these policies, during 2016, employees at Bridgestone Colombia received 57 training hours in Human Rights issues, which are of fundamental importance in promoting their operational performance and development.

Workplace Inclusion and Diversity

Bridgestone Colombia is a company committed to the diversity of its workforce. Workplace inclusion is of key importance in helping both Bridgestone and society in general to grow and develop.