At Bale Capital, we are committed to respecting and promoting internationally recognised human rights, in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our operations, including the sourcing, trading, distribution, and transportation of critical raw materials such as minerals, rare earths, petrochemical products, and fertilizers, are conducted with a firm commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and sustainability.
We implement rigorous human rights due diligence across our operations and supply chains. This involves ongoing identification, assessment, and management of actual and potential human rights impacts, with particular attention to high-risk areas such as child labour, forced labour, unsafe working conditions, and the rights of indigenous and local communities. We engage directly with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with our values and require that all parties uphold equivalent standards of ethical and lawful conduct.
We are committed to continuous improvement, regular monitoring, and the implementation of effective remediation processes where necessary. By integrating human rights considerations into our governance and risk management frameworks, we strive to ensure that our business contributes positively to social and economic development without compromising the rights and dignity of any individual.
We encourage any stakeholder with a human rights concern related to our operations or supply chain to contact us confidentially through our designated grievance mechanism, which is indicated below.
You may view our Human Rights Policy here.
At Bale Capital, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals affected by our operations or supply chain have access to a fair, transparent, and confidential process to raise concerns related to human rights.
Purpose
This grievance mechanism allows employees, suppliers, contractors, local communities, and other stakeholders to report any actual or potential human rights violations or ethical concerns connected to our activities.
Scope
Grievances may relate to, but are not limited to:
Child labour or forced labour
Unsafe or exploitative working conditions
Discrimination or harassment
Infringement of indigenous or community rights
Environmental harm affecting human health
Retaliation against whistleblowers
How to Report a Concern
Grievances may be submitted through the following channels:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Compliance Officer, Bale Capital Pty Ltd,
PO Box 2026, Clovelly West NSW 2031, Australia
Reports may be submitted anonymously, and all concerns will be treated confidentially.
Process and Follow-Up
Acknowledgement: Within 5 business days of receipt.
Assessment: Initial review and classification of the grievance.
Investigation: Fair and prompt investigation by an internal or independent party.
Resolution: Appropriate corrective actions will be taken where warranted.
Feedback: Where contact details are provided, the complainant will be informed of the outcome, subject to legal and confidentiality constraints.
Non-Retaliation
We strictly prohibit retaliation against any individual who submits a grievance in good faith.