Goodyear’s policy on global human rights is part of our commitment to ethically and socially responsible business practices and spans our global operations.

Goodyear has a zero tolerance policy and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace free of harassment based on a person’s status such as gender, race, age, creed, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. Any associate who knows of discrimination or harassment, or feels that he or she has been subjected to or falsely accused of discrimination or harassment should report it immediately to the person with immediate authority over the workplace, or to his or her human resource representative. All complaints will be investigated.

Each associate’s presence must be voluntary. This specifically prohibits all forms of prison labor, indentured labor, slave labor, or other forms of compulsory labor.

Goodyear does not engage in or condone the unlawful employment or exploitation of children in the workplace (In the absence of any national or local law, Goodyear will define “child” as someone less than 15 years of age. If local minimum age law is set below 15 years of age, but is in accordance with developing country exceptions under the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 138, the lower age will apply). Further, we support the use of legitimate workplace apprenticeship, internship, and other similar programs that comply with all laws and regulations applicable to such programs.

Goodyear recognizes and respects associates’ rights and freedom to join organizations of their own choosing or to refrain from joining organizations. Associates who have chosen unions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations are entitled to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing. The company shall facilitate open communication and direct engagement between associates and management in those situations in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law. No associate shall be subject to dismissal, discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation due to his/her membership in a lawful workers’ association or union.