Visit our Ethical Trading Website

Due to the increasing importance of ethical trading in todays employment practices we have now set up a specific ethical trading website.

We provide an extensive range of ethical trading courses and Consultancy for your specific needs

Please visit :

Ethical-Trading.net

For all your ethical trading requirements

Ethical Trading

Ethical Trading is now a key issue for both food and non-food companies, with special emphasis on employment practices. A good example relating to this is the use of casual workers from Gangmasters/agencies. In September 2003 the House of Commons Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs' Select Committee concluded that:

"the dominant position of the supermarkets in relation to their suppliers is a significant contributory factor in creating an environment where illegal activity by Gangmasters can take root."

The Committee went on to recommend that:

"Supermarkets cannot wash their hands of the matter. We urge them to monitor their suppliers more closely, eliminate supply routes which rely on illegal Gangmasters, and take action where illegal activity has been identified."

So it is no surprise that the leading multiples now require suppliers to be inspected to ensure that they meet all the relevant legal requirements and satisfy the Retailer/ETI Codes of Conduct.

VWA has considerable expertise in Ethical Trading. The VWA team is made up of trained, experienced evaluators with an excellent knowledge and understanding of both the requiremetns and the implications of Ethical Trading.

WE CAN HELP YOU IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Assess your existing premises, procedures and practices against the ETI Base Code and advise what steps should be taken to comply with defined Standards.
Implement a training programme for all levels of staff.
Carry out independent on site evaluations against the ETI Base Code. We are recognised by leading retailers
Monitor standards in your supply base.

We have built up a considerable bank of knowledge and information on Ethical Trading, so if you need any guidance or support please contact:

Jan Wheelock, Training Co-ordinator, on 01756 700802

Or visit our Ethical Trading website for further information.

4, Stable Courtyard, Broughton Hall Business Park , Skipton, North Yorkshire , BD23 3AE
Tel: + 44 (0) 1756 700802 Fax: + 44 (0) 1756 700807 E-Mail: office@vwa.co.uk
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