Human Rights

The security strategy adopted by Eni is designed to prevent the threat represented by security forces and to limit their active response by creating reciprocal respect between the company, its employees and local communities.

In 2010 training courses for security personnel in Nigeria and Egypt involving employees and third parties were organized. In Nigeria two modules were provided, one addressed to operational personnel, the other to managers of the local police (Mopol) and the army (JTF). The integration of human rights issues into  new contracts with security companies has continued.

Eni's commitment to check the conduct of the companies with whom it works continues , with particular reference to human rights protection, through the application of SA8000 regulation to its supply chain.

In 2010 Eni continued to integrate new clauses on the respect of human rights into all contracts along with the implementation of training activities. Commitment increased the verification and control of suppliers' compliance with SA8000 in the highest risk areas. The check list of suppliers' qualification is being updated to include human rights.

Indigenous peoples have specific rights because of their special links to the areas they live in.

In these areas, Eni has adopted specific policies establishing its commitment to respecting the rights of these peoples and to take into consideration  their requirements  when makingcompany decisions.

Eni has adopted Indigenous Peoples Policies in Australia and Norway.

• CEO Statement in the Financial Times on 10 December (605 Kb)