Policies and standards

Global Human Rights Policy

In our workplaces and the communities in which we operate, we believe a serious commitment to respect human rights is fundamental to our way of business. We recognise that we are responsible for the impact of our operations on our employees, on workers in our supply chain, on consumers of our products and on the communities in which we operate.​

As a demonstration of our commitment, we are a signatory to the UN Global Compact and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and we will act in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our human rights policy is also guided by the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights to Work. In this way, we are dedicated to enriching the workplace. We act with integrity, in compliance with local law, and respect the unique customs and cultures in the communities in which we operate.​

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy​

We are firmly committed to ensuring the occupational health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and visitors. Our goal is for all aspects of our businesses to be conducted in compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations, company policies, standards and best practices pertaining to workplace health and safety.

All our businesses and employees are expected to adopt a proactive, co-operative attitude towards health and safety.​

Quality Policy

Quality is fundamental to Diageo – our brand heritage, ingredients, facilities and, most importantly, the skills of our people past and present ensure we are best in class. We stand on the shoulders of giants and our long-term success depends on continuous improvement that delivers enhanced consumer experience and builds customer confidence. Our aim is to provide the highest standards of quality, service and value in our industry, and this policy sets out the commitments we have made to achieve this.​

ESG Policy

Our ambition to be the country’s leading consumer products company drives us to embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles at the heart of our decision-making and business strategies. Our ESG Policy establishes and affirms our commitment to proactively manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, risks, and impacts. It sets out the principles and standards that guide responsible decision-making, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation across our operations and partnerships.​

Disability and Inclusion Policy​

We believe that everybody should be able to thrive and that’s why, in line with our Spirit of Progress goals, we champion and embrace inclusion and diversity within our teams, partners, communities, suppliers and brands across the world. Our Disability & Inclusion Policy explores what more can and should be done to foster a truly inclusive society, to support people with apparent and non-apparent disabilities.​

POSH Policy

We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure work environment that ensures the health, safety and personal security of all and where everyone feels valued, respected, and is free to succeed. For a safe environment, individuals must be able to work, operate and engage with each other, free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. Our Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace reinforces the endeavor of our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics to promote and nurture a work culture in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.​

Global Employee Alcohol Policy

At Diageo, we are proud of what we do and that our much-loved brands are enjoyed by people all over the world. Responsible drinking is core to our business, and it starts with our employees. We want to ensure that those employees who choose to drink alcohol do so responsibly as part of a​ balanced lifestyle. Moreover, as ambassadors for Diageo, our employees can help us achieve our ambition to become one of the most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world by promoting responsible attitudes to drinking, both inside and outside Diageo.​

Global Marketing Code

Our Marketing Code is our minimum global standard that applies to all of our activities that communicate about and market our brands, regardless of media. Compliance with the code is mandatory for all our employees, our subsidiaries and joint ventures where Diageo has a controlling interest. It also applies to third-party agencies, contractors, third-party distributors and consultants. In addition to the code, further guidance on specific marketing activities and compliance requirements are specified in the Diageo Digital Code, Responsible Research Standard, Consumer Information Standard and the Data Protection Global Policy.

Partnering with Suppliers​

We rely on suppliers to work with us and match our commitment to creating top-quality products in a sustainable and ethical manner. Each stage of our supply chain, from farming and manufacturing through to distribution and merchandising, has impacts on the environment, local communities and our many other stakeholders. We are focused on integrating sound social and environmental standards at each stage.​

The Diageo Partnering with Suppliers Standard sets out the minimum social and environmental standards we expect of our suppliers. Our key areas of engagement with suppliers include:​

• business integrity and ethical standards​
• human rights and labour standards
• health and safety
• environmental impact

Deforestation Guidelines​

We are committed to preserving the natural resources on which we all depend; working in partnership to tackle climate change, water stress and biodiversity loss, and helping to create a more sustainable world. These commitments underpin our ambitions on deforestation and land conversion.​

Sustainable Agriculture Guidelines​

We are committed to promoting sustainable agricultural practices across our supply chain. Our Sustainable Agriculture Guidelines set out the Standards we expect in our agricultural supply chains, and should be applied in conjunction with our supplier code, ‘Partnering with Suppliers’. We expect our suppliers to understand our Standards and help drive the application of the Standards through their supply chain to the farms where our raw materials are grown.​