In response to allegations of forced labor in its solar supply chain, Enel announced multiple initiatives including the implementation of a real-time traceability system, enhanced verification of supplier codes of ethics, and planned on-site audits in Chinese factories to ensure compliance with human rights standards.

Following a March strike over changes to working hours, outsourcing, and remote work arrangements, three Italian unions reached an agreement with Enel management in late April. The accord halted outsourcing of operations on the electricity grid, suspended the half-shift application, and included plans for strengthening operational centers and hiring additional staff, representing a significant win for workers’ rights.

Unions representing Enel employees have announced a mobilization in protest of the company's decision to outsource core activities and change working hours for e-distribution operatives without any prior agreement. Union representatives argue this move, aimed at containing costs, undermines labor protections and compromises worker safety.

Despite a People Power report documenting 630 attacks on human rights defenders in 2023, Enel did not respond or issue any statement addressing the report's findings, raising concerns about its commitment to transparency and accountability in its business practices.

Enel has published its 'Managing Human Rights 2023' report, which details a comprehensive framework for integrating international human rights standards into its operations. The report outlines extensive training programs, due diligence procedures, supplier and community engagement processes, and robust internal policies that promote diversity, inclusion, and fair labor practices. These measures underline Enel’s commitment to ethical business practices and serve as a counterbalance to authoritarian labor and business practices.