We have analyzed our Human Rights footprint in context of the UN "Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework for Business and Human Rights” and have aligned our code of conduct and labor standards accordingly...The allegations made in this report were unexpected given our engagement with business and human rights groups. Consequently, Syngenta is analyzing the report together with its external Human Rights partners. Syngenta believes that the International Day of Human Rights is an opportunity to support growers in continuing their essential contributions to food security. Unfortunately, the benefits of pesticides are repeatedly questioned – the avoidable risks associated with their use are disproportionate to their positive contribution to global food security.