Wrekin Products Limited recognises that our commercial and corporate activities have impacts on our stakeholders; those individuals or groups affected directly or indirectly by our activities and achievements.
As a socially responsible organisation, our stakeholders have a right to expect:
- Products manufactured and sourced by the company are produced under working conditions that are both safe and hygienic.
- All workers involved in the production and supply chain of our products are treated with full consideration of their basic human rights.
- The company operates in an ethical manner above and beyond minimum legal requirements, including compliance with the UK Bribery Act 2010.
Ethical trade policy
This policy sets out our commitment to our stakeholders, setting out the measures we are taking to ensure we are acting in an ethical manner.
- Shareholders
Wrekin Products Limited is committed to balancing the ethical and social components of our business while building shareholder value. We recognise that our ethical and social performance and reputation are key parts of our overall commercial success.
- Employees
We are committed to ensuring that our personnel policy practices and the enforcement of company rules protect the rights of all those who work for Wrekin Products Limited. We aim to operate above the minimum legal requirements to ensure that our employees are safe, rewarded, and valued.
- Customers
Wrekin Products Limited is committed to communicating its ethical and social responsibility credentials to enable its customers to make informed choices about the products they purchase. In addition, we recognise and are committed to meeting the ethical and social responsibility requirements of our customers.
- Suppliers
Wrekin provides full support to assist our suppliers in the manufacture of products that will be offered for sale to customers. To this end, Wrekin assists suppliers on issues relating to product quality, Total Quality Management systems, and best practices, which by their very nature have consideration for Human Resource, Health & Safety, and Environmental impact issues.
Wrekin Products Limited recognises the work of the Ethical Trading Initiative and embodies the criteria of the 'ETI Base Code' in supplier auditing. Wrekin suppliers are required to incorporate this criterion into their management systems.
Anti-bribery and corruption
Wrekin Products Limited is committed to conducting its business with integrity and transparency. We have a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and fully comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010. All employees, suppliers, and business partners are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and report any concerns related to bribery or corruption.
By adhering to this policy, we ensure that our business activities reflect our core values of fairness, responsibility, and accountability.
Simon Turner
Managing Director