S1 Own workforce

ESRS S1, Own workforce,* focuses on assessing and reporting an organisation's approach to managing its workforce. The core of this standard involves measuring and promoting fair labour practices, diversity, and employee well-being.

The primary goal of ESRS S1, Own workforce, is to help organisations create a positive work environment, ensure fair and inclusive employment practices, and enhance employee engagement and well-being. It provides guidelines and criteria for measuring and improving workforce-related factors such as diversity, equal opportunity, and employee satisfaction.

By following ESRS S1, organisations aim to foster a more inclusive, fair, and supportive workplace. The standard encourages transparency in reporting and empowers organisations to promote the well-being and growth of their workforce.

ESRS S1, Own workforce, supports organisations in building a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

*Own workforce: individuals who have an employment relationship with the organisation (referred to as "employees") and non-employees. Non-employees include those who have contracts with the organisation to provide labour (referred to as "self-employed people") as well as individuals supplied by organisations that are primarily engaged in "employment activities."