Suppliers
We aim to ensure that our purchasing practices are conducted in a manner that ensures compliance with good labour and environmental standards within the supply chain. Our major suppliers have been asked to adhere to or to improve towards meeting the following specified standards, within both their own companies and those of their suppliers:
- supporting and acting in a manner consistent with the principles in the UN Declaration of Human Rights;
- ensuring adherence to all employment laws within the country of operation;
- not employing children within the supply chain who are below the local legal minimum age;
- meeting local industry benchmarks and national minimum requirements for employees' wages and benefits;
- operating a comprehensive policy of equal opportunity in employment;
- ensuring compliance with all national and local health and safety regulations and procedures in the countries of operation;
- ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations; and
- encouraging the development of environmentally friendly working practices.
Read our Purchase Terms and Conditions for more details.
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