People are the cause and effect of the change needed to adapt to a climate-smart, resilient future, and we must take a balanced approach to implementing solutions, so that society is able to transition and adjust.
Our Society Pillar includes employee health, safety and wellbeing, equality and inclusion, learning and development, ethical trade and human rights and community engagement.
We will promote and support fairness, equality and inclusion with our people and communities, working with them to build a more resilient and sustainable future as we adapt to a changing climate.
The Right Measure
We will be guided by data and science when setting targets, developing plans and making decisions.
The Right Solution
We will collaborate to scale up the right solutions and innovations for a more sustainable food system.
The Right Balance
We will focus on areas of greatest impact, taking a balanced approach to bring our communities with us along the way.
Our Approach
People are our key asset and our Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee focuses on three pillars: recruitment, retention and progression, and is underpinned by the principles of communication, awareness, and engagement.
Protection of physical and mental wellbeing are a key priority and our Health & Safety Strategy is focused on reducing workplace accidents and reportable accidents by 10% and 20%, respectively. To track progress, we have several proactive and reactive indicators, with the information regularly reported to senior management to inform decision making on interventions.
As a member of both the Food Network for Ethical Trade and SEDEX, our production sites undergo SMETA and Supplier Workplace Accountability audits. Consequently, there is ongoing training of key team members within compliance and procurement, ensuring awareness of current human rights challenges and threats.
To foster careers in food and agriculture, promote innovation in science and sustainability and support communities, we provide financial and resource assistance to local community groups charities, and not-for-profits. This support is reinforced with volunteer hours by employees and in-kind donations.
Our Progress so far
Read our latest Sustainability Report to learn more about the actions we have taken so far on the journey to a better future.
Our Commitments and Actions
Community Engagement
We sponsor education and science to foster future innovations in sustainability, and encourage employees to get involved in volunteering, fundraising, festivals and events. Our goal is to have a positive impact on the communities where we operate, source from and where our employees live.
Our Assurance and Collaboration
We invite external third-party oversight and verification of business policy, practice and performance, to provide confidence to our stakeholders.
Our Ambitions
Insights
We aim to take big steps to ensure our footprints are small in supporting our goal of transitioning to a net zero future.
