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Bolloré-Linked Rubber, Palm Oil Producer Socfin Changes Sexual Violence Policy
Socfin Group, a supplier of rubber to Michelin, Continental AG and Bridgestone Corp. among others from its plantations in Africa and Asia, has announced major changes to its policies against sexual violence and harassment.
The company, based in Luxembourg, said in a post on LinkedIn last month that it would enforce an 'absolute prohibition of all sexual harassment and violence' and treat complaints confidentially, promptly and with a non-retaliation guarantee. Socfin said the policy, effective July 3, would cover every person on its premises including employees and visitors. It was signed by the two sons of co-owner and Chairman Hubert Fabri who have executive and board roles at the company. Their signatures 'underscore toplevel commitment,' the post said.
