Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 92
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
6. ESRS S1: Own workforce
S1-1 — Policies related to own workforce
Ardo's Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct defines Ardo’s core values. Our
Safety policy statement
• Working hours – Working hours, breaks and
core values are embedded in every aspect of Ardo’s
vacations must comply with (inter)national legislation
well-being of its employees, customers, contractors,
business and are to be considered as minimum
and agreements.
suppliers and visitors, aiming for a zero-accident
requirements to be respected, by all our employees,
• Fair compensation – Wages, benefits and
workplace. Emphasising a family-like approach,
partners and intermediaries. The overall goal is to
overtime compensation shall at the very least
Ardo commits to a safety culture where everyone is
encourage respect for business ethics, human and
comply with national legislation, industry standard
responsible for their own safety and that of others, and
labour rights, safety and the environment.
and collective agreements.
where feedback for improvement is encouraged. Key
• Forced labour – No form of forced labour, physical
measures include providing essential safety training,
Specifically in relation to working conditions, human
abuse or labour linked to any form of punishment
following best industry practices and collaborating
rights and safety, our Code of Conduct states:
is permitted.
closely with contractors under mutually agreed health
• Child labour – Every child needs to be protected
and safety plans.
Human and labour rights
from economic exploitation. Ardo does not employ
Ardo and each party involved in doing business with
any individual who has not reached the mandated
More information:
Ardo shall support and respect internationally declared
school-leaving age or the minimum age set for
→ Respect for our employees > 2. Safe and healthy
human rights and treat its employees fairly, equally and
employment as defined in the concerned country.
with respect.
• Equal treatment - No discrimination, intimidation,
oppression or harassment shall be accepted, no
Freedom of association – Ardo recognises the right of
matter in which form.
each employee to form or join trade unions and the
right of their representatives to negotiate collectively,
Safety at work
without the risk of suffering any disadvantage or
The safety of our employees and contractors is Ardo’s
discrimination as a result thereof.
highest priorities. Ardo strives to take a leading role in
an industry that poses real risks.
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Ardo places the highest priority on the safety and
employees
Sustainability
statements
