Health and Safety
We consider health and safety as a fundamental human right, and recognize the health, safety, and well-being of our employees as our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors and visitors. As key contributors to business performance, we strive to eliminate occupational accidents and diseases by embracing a proactive approach in all our workplaces.
We operate in compliance with relevant laws on health and safety, as well as company standards, policies, and best practices. Whether working in offices, production facilities, or field sales roles, each of us contributes to fostering a safe and healthy workplace environment and culture. All locations must implement an occupational health and safety policy aligned with the opportunities, risks, and hazards associated with their business activities.
Our Global Health and Safety Vision and Strategy
Our global health and safety strategy aims to ensure that our employees are safe while working, anytime and anywhere- whether at work, at home, or on the road.
Our Global Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy outlines the responsibilities and key behaviors expected from our leaders and employees. It forms the foundation of our long-term global health and safety strategy, while helping to safeguard our employees, build trust, and enhance our reputation
Global Sağlık, Güvenlik ve Refah Politikamız, liderlerimizden ve çalışanlarımızdan beklenen sorumlulukları ve temel davranışları açıklar. Bu politika, uzun vadeli global sağlık ve güvenlik stratejimizin temelini oluşturur ve çalışanlarımızı korumaya, güven kazanmaya ve itibarımızı artırmaya yardımcı olur.
Focus Areas of Our Strategy
- Supply Chain Safety: We aim to build a world-class health and safety culture within the supply chain, embracing all ways of working. This includes supply and technical centers, commercial and visitor centers, field subcontractors, as well as office and remote workers.
- Process Safety: We aim to eliminate the risk of major incidents by enhancing our process safety culture and methods of working. Our new Global Process Safety Policy will define the primary responsibilities and requirements.
- Prevention of Severe and Fatal Risks: We aim to mitigate the risk of severe and fatal incidents through our updated prevention program and Life-Saving Rules.
- Zero-Harm Working: Our efforts aim to eliminate all health and safety incidents, such as accidents related to slips, falls, and manual handling.
Workplaces and Safety
- On site: We provide our employees with the essential training and skills to perform their duties safely, while actively fostering a safe workplace.
- At home: We make sure that our employees fully understand all hazards and risks associated with work tasks and equipment at home.
- On the road: We make sure that our employees clearly understand the key behaviors required for safe driving, every day and everywhere.
Capacity Building and Sharing of Learning
Capacity building and the sharing of learning across the organization are a key element of our health and safety strategy. Our employees can easily access health and safety information most relevant to them through My Learning Hub, our global learning platform, or receive support from the Global Health and Safety team.
Our Goal
We aim to continually enhance Diageo's health and safety culture through strong, visible leadership, employee engagement, and thorough assessment and management of health and safety risks. We aim to make sure that our employees are safe while working, anytime and anywhere, with the understanding that "we are safer together".
Health and Wellbeing
We like to welcome our employees as "complete individuals" when they arrive at work, meaning that we support both their physical and emotional wellbeing. Although this support varies based on local needs and the way our employees access healthcare, there is a common principle: To make sure that our employees understand the importance of responsible drinking.
