Responsibility Brochure - Flipbook - Page 31
PEOPLE
Our culture, people and Corporate Social Responsibility
Our purpose is to grow a sustainable business and retain employment here in Sudbury. This
is why we exist. It is our transformative purpose, and acts as our north star to ensure we
focus on doing those things that make it happen and, conversely, not doing those things
that work against it. Our culture is one of openness, integrity and accountability. We
encourage members of staff to act fairly in their dealings with colleagues, business
partners, suppliers and the local community.
We believe in a workplace free from all types of discrimination, including on the basis of
gender, race and religion. We are proud to have a staff from diverse backgrounds and
interests.
We recognise that our people determine our success and we continue to invest in, and
encourage their further development. This not only includes utilising important external
training and development programmes, but also providing clear leadership and decisive
action. As a board we work closely with our teams to ensure that we have the right
capabilities and best talent to match our growth ambition.
Human rights and ethics
Our human rights and labour conditions policy reflects the core requirements of the
universal declaration of human rights, the UN global compact, the OECD guiding principles
and the ILO declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work, including the
conventions relating to forced labour, child labour, non- discrimination, freedom of
association and right to collective bargaining.
We established the core structure to ensure that Sudbury Silk Mills comply with legislative
and regulatory requirements while permitting them to tailor their approach to their
particular needs. We do not tolerate practices that contravene international standards.
We embrace our responsibility for ensuring that human rights considerations are integral to
the way in which existing operations and new opportunities are developed and managed.
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