Our operations can bring about major changes to societies and communities, which can have significant impacts – both positive and negative – on people’s lives BP is committed to respecting internationally-recognized human rights, as set out in the International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This means carefully managing issues such as workforce welfare, safety and health, and the potential impacts of our activities on local communities...Potential human rights issues within the oil and gas industry: Security and human rights...Land acquisition...Workforce welfare...Health and safety...Potential impacts on indigenous peoples...Economic development and opportunities for employment...Environmental damage