Human Rights Global Policy - Version 1 7 / 9 Where security guards are provided, Schneider Electric ensures the rights of its employees and other individuals affected by its opera tions. Respect for privacy and dignity shall be maintained in any situation. 1.3.6. Data privacy As set out in its Data Privacy Global Policy , Schneider Electric is committed to protect the personal information of all individuals and to leverage data as an enterprise asset and mitigate risk of data breach, data losses or misuses. Therefore, Schneider Electric adopted an effective framework to regulate the use of personal information and to demonstrat e its accountability in addressing the growing concerns about privacy and data protection, including with business partners. 1.4. Equal opportunities 1.4.1. Non - discrimination Schneider Electric is committed to help prevent discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of – including but not limited to: race, colo r, ethnicity or national origin , gender, gender identity and expression , sexual orientation , age, religion, creed, health condition, disability, pregnancy, marital status, union membership , political affiliation , covered veteran status. Schneider Electric is also committed to ensure non - discrimination based on the same criteria for its relationships with other stakeholders. 1.4.2. Diversity & Inclusion As set out in its Diversity & Inclusion Policy , diversity and inclusion are a strategic asset for Schneider Electric and are based on respect and dignity. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation s for fairness and equality and their principles apply across the entire company an d cover all facets of diversity. Specific program s have been implemented to promote diversity and inclusion in terms of gender, gender identity and expression, disability, ethnicity or national origin, and seniority. Schneider Electric mirrors the diversity of the communities in which it operates, encouraging collaboration among colleagues, as it believes differences make them grow as a company and as individuals. 1.4.3. Development of competencies and employability