CSR Policy
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment
Ablebox recognises that we must integrate our business values and operations to embrace responsibility for our actions encouraging a positive impact on the environment, customers, employees, suppliers and local communities.
Working together we strive to maintain a high level of business performance while minimising and effectively managing risk.
Our CSR Framework
Labour Standards
Fair employer following Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code and Modern Slavery Act 2015 compliance
- Equal opportunities policy ensuring respect without prejudice
- Clear and fair terms of employment for all employees
- Continual development resources through external HR consultants
- Communications meetings for employee ownership and business involvement
Health & Safety
Continuous improvement in health and safety performance for safe, clean, healthy working environment
- IOSH – managing safely trained employees across all business areas
- Commitment to providing safe working environment
- Continuous improvement in health and safety performance
The Environment
Reducing environmental impact through waste reduction and responsible sourcing
- FSC® chain of custody certification (License code FSC-C108460)
- Purchase of recycled materials
- Effective water management and production waste recycling
- Simple steps like switching off lights and equipment when not in use
Business Ethics
Conducting business according to ethical and legal standards, safeguarding against unfair practices
- Operating according to ethical and legal standards
- Safeguarding against unfair business practices
- Exceeding expectations of customers, employees, suppliers, community and environment
Suppliers
Annual assessment of critical suppliers ensuring they meet business practice laws and standards
- Annual supplier assessment using supplier approval procedure
- Covering quality, labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics
- Encouraging suppliers and contractors to adopt responsible business policies
Customers
Professional, efficient and honest customer contact with high quality products and service
- All employees responsible for professional customer contact
- High quality products and service with good value for money
- Taking all feedback seriously and resolving complaints promptly
Local Community
Supporting dialogue with local community organisations and employee activities for mutual benefit
- Support for local community organisations
- Encouraging employee community activities
- Dialogue for mutual benefit
Ethical Trading Initiative
Following the principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Ensuring slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our organisation or supply chain
FSC® Certification
Chain of custody certification (License code FSC-C108460) for responsible sourcing
Responsibility Framework
Directors' Responsibilities:
- Implementing this policy
- Ensuring resources are available to meet corporate responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities:
- Performance in CSR areas rests with all employees
- Throughout Ablebox organization
Our Performance Standards
Customer Excellence
All employees are responsible for ensuring that any contact with customers reflects:
- Professionalism
- Efficiency
- Honesty
Business Integration
We integrate our values and operations to exceed expectations of:
- Customers
- Employees
- Suppliers
- The community and environment
Official CSR Policy Document
Ethical Business Standards
Our comprehensive CSR policy demonstrates our commitment to conducting business according to the highest ethical and legal standards while maintaining responsibility for our impact on employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community.
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