The HRP autonomy programme created in 2019 aims to:
- help suppliers sustainably and constantly improve human performance using self-assessment tools
- encourage partner agility and efficiency through autonomous decision-making at the local level.
To earn their autonomy certificate, partners are required to meet a number of criteria demonstrating that they are indeed managing human risks autonomously through reliable systems and transparent sharing of information.
These criteria are:
- At least a B rating on DECATHLON’s HRP assessment scale.
- Demonstrate high and constantly improving performance on human indicators.
- Be assisted by an internal auditor whose training has been validated by DECATHLON.
- Perform at least one self-assessment per year using DECATHLON’s audit grid and share the results.
- Conduct an Engagement and Wellbeing survey every year to assess employee well-being while guaranteeing confidentiality.
After certification, local DECATHLON production teams conduct an annual review to monitor the criteria are being applied. This review is mandatory and re-examines the results of the partner’s self- assessment and of the Engagement and Wellbeing survey. It also provides an opportunity to discuss the supplier’s needs and any problems it has encountered. In this way, DECATHLON remains committed to its autonomous partners in order to provide them with support and assistance when necessary.
Note that the certificate of autonomy can be suspended if a non-compliance is identified.