Sustainability Report & Strategy
At BNY, we consider human dignity paramount, and work to preserve human rights throughout our company and our supply chain. Our actions are guided by our Human Rights Statement, and we apply these principles to all the entities with which we do business, as well as our employees, suppliers, communities, and other stakeholders.
BNY is committed to the protection and preservation of fundamental human rights around the world. We are guided by international standards such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Labor Organization (ILO) Core Conventions, and United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and by our participation as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact.
Modern Slavery Statement
The Statement outlines the actions we have taken to assess and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks in our operations and value chain for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Workplace Rights
BNY's success depends on the talent, skills and commitment of all its employees working in an environment where every person is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
For our specific policies see the following pages:
Human Rights in the Supply Chain
BNY’s Supplier Code of Conduct (the “Code”) describes certain basic expectations and requirements for suppliers. As a practicing advocate of health and safety, labor and human rights, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, ethics and other responsible business practices, BNY holds its suppliers to the same standards of excellence.