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LABOUR RIGHTS AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

MSC strives to provide a good working environment to
its employees. Being a strong advocate for the funda-
mental dignity of all employees, MSC does not tolerate
any form of harassment or abusive conduct. The MSC
Code of Business Conduct explicitly requires respect
for human rights and labour standards. It strictly pro-
hibits any discrimination based on sex, race, religion,
language, gender, national origin, age, disability, polit-
ical or ideological beliefs, marital status, sexual orien-
tation or family responsibilities. MSC strongly opposes
the use of forced labour and any form of exploitation.
This is reflected by MSC’s involvement in childhood
development programmes and other local actions
throughout the world.
MSC is firmly committed to support equal employ-
ment opportunity and diversity. For instance, in 2016,
35 different nationalities were represented within the
headquarters. MSC is proud to count within its work-
force people with very different social and economic
backgrounds, as well as different levels of education.

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