Code of Conduct Suppliers
In the international fresh produce sector, increasing attention is being paid to quality, food safety, sustainability and social issues relating to suppliers and products. Consumers, retailers and traders increasingly set their own standards for suppliers and products that go beyond legal requirements. The Greenery also considers it essential to source products from businesses that provide good working conditions, including in countries with a high risk of labour rights violations, and that operate with care for the environment.
The Greenery places great importance on treating all its employees fairly and respectfully and providing safe and hygienic working conditions. It therefore adheres to the ETI Base Code.
The Greenery also expects its suppliers and customers to comply with this code.
The ETI Base Code is internationally recognised and required by many customers. It forms the basis of SMETA. The code sets out nine principles:
- Employment is freely chosen.
- Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
- Safe and hygienic working conditions are promoted.
- Child labour is prohibited.
- Wages meet at least the statutory minimum.
- Working hours are not excessive.
- Discrimination is prohibited.
- Regular employment is promoted.
- Threats and inhumane treatment are prohibited.
To uphold these principles and meet legal and customer requirements, The Greenery must have a clear understanding of each supplier and its products before any produce is supplied. The Greenery therefore requires an annual supplier declaration.
Ethical conduct
The Greenery’s policy is to conduct business ethically. It requires the same of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Corruption
The Greenery does not engage in any form of corruption and requires the same of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Bribery
The Greenery remains alert to bribery, does not engage in it in any form and requires the same of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Deception and fraud
The Greenery remains alert to deception and fraud and does not participate in or facilitate either in any way. It requires the same vigilance of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Embezzlement and money laundering
The Greenery does not engage in embezzlement or money laundering and requires the same of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Human trafficking, oppression and slavery
The Greenery does not engage in human trafficking, oppression or slavery and requires the same of its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
Any instance or attempted instance of the above that is or may be connected to The Greenery must be reported immediately to The Greenery or anonymously through Speak Up.
Call +31 10 7007503 or visit https://thegreenery.speakup.report/thegreenery (code 10 59 82).