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Social Responsibility
The aim of our Social Responsibility programme is to reflect
our philosophy and values and our commitment to improve the quality
of life of all those our business touches. This encompasses our employees,
the people making our products, and above all, our customers.
It is our belief that by understanding and managing our social, economic
and environmental impact, we will build successful business partnerships
across the globe, leading to greater efficiency, reliability and quality.
We believe this will benefit our customers and the communities we
work in, contributing to higher standards and greater levels of professionalism. |
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People
Employers and their organizations have an indispensable role to play
in the fight against child labour. We go to great lengths to ensure
that child labour is not employed in the factories we do business
with. We believe that by setting high standards in business practice,
issues such as workers rights and child labour will be successfully
addressed in the market, leading to better working conditions and
performance. We are committed to carrying the message to the companies
in the countries where our products are manufactured, checking working
conditions and refusing to do business with parties who do not meet
our exact requirements.
A business will only thrive when it builds on the skills and retains
the commitment of the people who work within it. It's our goal to
achieve this by rewarding our employees, developing their skills and
treating them with respect and professionalism.
We strive for an open and creative work environment where individual
contribution is encouraged and employee input is valued and respected. |
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Environment
We have the responsibility as a company to take
proper care of the environment on behalf of our customers, our staff
and the communities in which we operate. Caring for the environment
and reducing our impact to a minimum is an integral part of the way
we run our business. |
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Health & Safety
Van den Berg Products recognises that the management
of health and safety matters at work and for our products is integral
to the success and prosperity of its business activities. We have
a duty to protect and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of
our employees, customers and all those affected by our business. |
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Standards
In order to meet the strict health and safety standards
required for products on sale in the EU, all of our products are tested
and inspected by the relevant authorities before shipment, receiving
CE, GS or TUV certification depending on the markets targeted. Van
den Berg does not import goods that have not received the required
certification. |
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