Our Social Responsibility

Our internal company regulations on social responsibility are based on the requirements of Social Accountability International:

Child Labour:
No use or support of child labour

Forced and Compulsory Labour:
No use or support for forced or compulsory labour; no required 'deposits' - financial or otherwise; no withholding salary, benefits, property or documents to force personnel to continue work; personnel right to leave the work premises after the workday; personnel free to terminate their employment; and no use of, nor support for human trafficking

Health and Safety:
Provide a safe and healthy workplace; prevent potential occupational accidents; appoint senior manager to ensure H&S; instruction on H&S for all personnel; system to detect, avoid, respond to risks; record all accidents; provide personal protection equipment and medical attention in event of work-related injury; remove, reduce risks to new and expectant mothers; hygiene - toilet, potable water, sanitary food storage

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining:
Respect the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively. All personnel are free to: organise trade unions of their choice; and bargain collectively with their employer

Discrimination:
No discrimination based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political opinions, age or wine variety preferences. No discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination, and retirement

Disciplinary Practices:
Treat all personnel with dignity and respect; zero tolerance of corporal punishment, mental or physical abuse of personnel; no harsh or inhumane treatment

Working Hours:
Compliance with laws & industry standards; normal workweek, overtime is voluntary, not regular

Remuneration:
Respect right of personnel to a living wage; all workers paid at least the legal minimum wage; wages sufficient to meet basic needs & provide discretionary income; wages and benefits clearly communicated to workers; paid in convenient manner; overtime paid at premium rate