Reducing inequality

Neste has made a commitment to reduce inequality and address systemic human rights issues along its value chains. Inequality is a root cause and driver of major human rights challenges for workers and communities in our operations and supply chains. In addition to being a social issue, we also view inequality as being a serious business risk which undermines social cohesion, economic stability, and sustainable business development.

Taking action to tackle inequality in our operations and supply chains

We are taking action to address inequality on multiple fronts – by paying and promoting living wages, preparing our employees for the future of work, providing safe and secure employment, and using worker voice technology to assess the living standards and wellbeing of the workers in our supply chains.

One of the cornerstones of our work to reduce inequality is promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, both inside and outside the four walls of our company. In our own operations, we seek to ensure that all employees are given equal opportunities to pursue and thrive in their careers. By fostering an inclusive work environment, we aim to empower our employees, attract diverse perspectives and build a talented workforce that drives our success. 

Neste is a signatory to two Unilever Partner Promises – the Living Wage/Living Income Promise and the Supplier Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Promise.

Supplier diversity

We understand that inclusive procurement initiatives play a crucial role in tackling inequality by fostering opportunities for businesses owned by underrepresented groups and addressing systemic disparities in access to resources and opportunities.

We have started taking steps to understand our spend on diverse businesses, small businesses and social enterprises. We classify businesses as diverse if they are at least 51% owned and operated by individuals from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, LGBTQI+ persons, and people with disabilities.