Social
Befesa provides adequate remuneration; develop a healthy, engaged, safe and diverse workforce globally, and hires from local communities.
Employees are a key factor for the daily operations of Befesa, as well as for the strategic development and future of the Company.
Also, corporate social responsibility activities have gained more visibility throughout Befesa as a result of new initiatives mainly focused on local communities.
Diversity
Befesa is aware that committing to diversity means creating value within the organisation, Befesa´s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policy supports a work environment that favours the entire Group.
Befesa is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Equality as ensuring that all Befesa employees have the same opportunities, diversity as understanding, accepting and valuing differences of any kind; and inclusion by creating a work environment where collaboration is encouraged, and participation is valued.
Human Rights
Befesa recognises the rights of all stakeholders and complies with universal principles regarding human rights and labour practices worldwide, including the United Nations, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
The Befesa Code of Conduct applies to all staff members who are required to accept and accommodate different values; respect the character and personality of others; observe the right to privacy and human rights; and avoid any violation of human rights based on race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Befesa has a whistleblowing channel in place on its website, which is available to all employees and external third parties 24/7.
Communities & Society
Befesa is convinced that increased integration with local communities results in mutual benefits for Befesa and the broader society.
Befesa creates social value through job opportunities, taxes paid and business partnerships. Beyond these business benefits to society, social sponsorships and charitable donations are examples of how the organisation develops and maintains its commitment to the communities in which Befesa operates and the broader society.
Working Conditions
Befesa recognises employees’ right to freedom of association and collective bargaining within the Company’s operations, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries in which Befesa operates
In total, 80% of the organisation’s employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Careers at Befesa
Employees are a key factor for the daily operations of Befesa as well as for the strategic development and future of the Company.