Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights across all areas of its business operations. As an engineering consultancy operating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we recognize our responsibility to conduct our work with integrity, fairness, professionalism, transparency, and respect for the dignity of every individual.
This Human Rights Policy Statement sets out our commitment to ethical business conduct, fair labour practices, safe working conditions, responsible stakeholder engagement, and respect for internationally recognized human rights principles.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC’s commitment to respecting human rights and applying responsible business practices across its operations, projects, workplace, supply chain relationships, and stakeholder engagements.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, management, consultants, temporary staff, suppliers, direct suppliers, indirect suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, business partners, clients, customers, and any other stakeholders working with or on behalf of Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC.
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC also expects its suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and business partners to respect the principles of this policy and to comply with applicable laws and responsible business practices.
3. International Human Rights Guidelines Covered
This Human Rights Policy Statement is guided by internationally recognized human rights principles and standards, including:
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
- United Nations Conventions on Human Rights;
- The Core Labour Standards of the International Labour Organization;
- The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work;
- The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights;
- The United Nations Global Compact Principles;
- The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; and
- Other relevant international standards relating to human rights, fair labour practices, workplace dignity, equality, safety, and responsible business conduct.
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to applying these principles in a practical and proportionate manner within the scope of its business operations, professional services, project activities, supply chain relationships, and stakeholder engagements.
4. Respectful and Fair Treatment
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC treats all individuals fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, abuse, intimidation, bullying, degrading treatment, or any behaviour that creates an unsafe, hostile, or disrespectful workplace.
We are committed to treating employees, consultants, clients, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and all stakeholders with fairness and professionalism.
5. Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Diversity and Inclusion
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Employment, promotion, training, development, and work-related decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, performance, business needs, and professional conduct.
We do not discriminate on the basis of nationality, gender, religion, race, colour, social origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We support a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, respect, and professional collaboration.
6. Protection of Children and Freedom from Child Labour
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC strictly prohibits child labour in its operations and expects its suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and business partners to comply with applicable laws and internationally recognized standards relating to minimum working age and the protection of young workers.
The company will not knowingly engage with any supplier, subcontractor, or business partner involved in child labour or exploitative labour practices.
7. No Forced Labour, Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC strictly prohibits forced labour, bonded labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, coercion, exploitation, or any form of involuntary work.
The company does not tolerate the withholding of personal documents, restriction of movement, recruitment-related exploitation, threats, intimidation, or any practice that forces individuals to work against their will.
We expect our suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and business partners to uphold the same standards and to avoid any form of forced labour, modern slavery, or human trafficking.
8. Occupational Health and Safety
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for employees, consultants, visitors, and stakeholders involved in our business activities.
This includes our offices, project sites, site visits, inspections, meetings, and all work-related activities. Health and safety risks must be identified, managed, reported, and addressed responsibly.
Employees and relevant stakeholders are expected to follow applicable health and safety requirements, report unsafe conditions, and support a culture of prevention and responsibility.
9. Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC respects the right of employees to raise workplace concerns, communicate with management, seek fair treatment, and participate in lawful forms of workplace representation in accordance with applicable UAE laws, company procedures, and professional workplace standards.
The company does not tolerate retaliation against employees who raise legitimate workplace concerns in good faith.
10. Fair Wages and Appropriate Living Wage Commitment
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to fair, lawful, and timely compensation. The company complies with applicable UAE labour laws and employment regulations relating to wages, working hours, overtime, leave, end-of-service benefits, and other employment rights.
The company aims to provide fair compensation that reflects the employee’s role, qualifications, experience, responsibilities, market conditions, and legal requirements.
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC expects its suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners to comply with applicable wage laws and to avoid exploitative wage practices.
11. Working Hours, Leave and Labour Rights
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC complies with applicable UAE labour laws and regulations concerning employment contracts, working hours, rest periods, annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, wages, benefits, and employee rights.
The company is committed to managing work in a fair and responsible manner while respecting the wellbeing, dignity, and legal rights of employees.
12. Responsible Supplier and Contractor Engagement
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC expects suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, consultants, and business partners to respect human rights, comply with applicable laws, maintain safe working conditions, and avoid exploitative or unethical labour practices.
Where relevant, the company may communicate this policy to suppliers and business partners and may consider human rights, labour practices, safety, and ethical conduct when selecting or continuing business relationships.
13. Business Partners, Clients and Stakeholders
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC is committed to respectful, ethical, and professional engagement with clients, customers, business partners, government authorities, communities, suppliers, contractors, and all other relevant stakeholders.
The company aims to conduct its business relationships in a manner that respects human dignity, fairness, confidentiality, and responsible professional conduct.
14. Privacy and Confidentiality
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC respects the privacy of employees, clients, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders. The company handles personal, commercial, technical, and project-related information responsibly and confidentially.
Personal and business information must be collected, used, stored, and shared only for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and company procedures.
15. Confidential Reporting and Non-Retaliation
Employees and stakeholders may raise concerns regarding human rights, workplace conduct, discrimination, harassment, forced labour, child labour, health and safety, unethical behaviour, or other policy violations without fear of retaliation.
All reports will be reviewed fairly, confidentially, and professionally. Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC does not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
16. Human Rights Due Diligence and Corrective Action
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC will take reasonable and proportionate steps to identify, prevent, mitigate, and address actual or potential human rights impacts related to its operations, projects, suppliers, subcontractors, and business relationships.
Where concerns or violations are identified, the company will review the matter and take appropriate corrective action where required.
17. Communication of the Policy
This policy is communicated, where relevant, to employees, management, consultants, clients, customers, direct suppliers, indirect suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, temporary staff, business partners, and other stakeholders who work with or on behalf of Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC.
The company may communicate this policy through internal communication, employee onboarding, supplier engagement, contractual documentation, company systems, or other appropriate channels.
18. Continuous Improvement
Archpix Engineering Consultants LLC will periodically review this policy and improve its procedures, training, communication, and internal controls to support ethical, respectful, safe, and responsible business practices.
The company is committed to continuous improvement in its approach to human rights, labour practices, workplace safety, diversity, inclusion, and responsible stakeholder engagement.
