CSR

Guiding Principles:

Our principles and policies are based on international standards including the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code, the International Labour Organisation conventions and recommendations, which in turn are based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Thermoplastics Group is committed to applying and implementing all elements of this policy and its principles. In doing so it is understood that those elements within the code that protect workers’ fundamental human rights such as the use of forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour, physical abuse or extreme forms of discipline or intimidation will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
This document represents the minimum standard Thermoplastics will abide by. Where legal requirements are more stringent The Thermoplastics Group commits to abide by local legislation, rules and regulations.

Our Principles

  • We will not use forced, bonded or any other kind of involuntary labour.
  • We will not retain documentation required for registration /age validation purposes. If required by law we retain a copy while the original will be returned to the owner.
  • All our workers are free to leave our employ after reasonable notice and are entitled to a reasonable period of notice in the event of termination of their employment.
  • Workers are not subject to bullying, physical or verbal abuse or the threat of such.
  • Workers are not subjected to harassment (sexual or other) or subjected to any other forms of intimidation.
  • Our disciplinary processes comply with local law as a minimum and are clearly defined and communicated to all workers. All disciplinary action taken is recorded.
  • Our grievance procedures allow for all workers to raise concerns with the management about their employment conditions or about other employees, without fear of reprisal.

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  • We will not use forced, bonded or any other kind of involuntary labour.
  • We will not retain documentation required for registration /age validation purposes. If required by law we retain a copy while the original will be returned to the owner.
  • All our workers are free to leave our employ after reasonable notice and are entitled to a reasonable period of notice in the event of termination of their employment.
  • Workers are not subject to bullying, physical or verbal abuse or the threat of such.
  • Workers are not subjected to harassment (sexual or other) or subjected to any other forms of intimidation.
  • Our disciplinary processes comply with local law as a minimum and are clearly defined and communicated to all workers. All disciplinary action taken is recorded.
  • Our grievance procedures allow for all workers to raise concerns with the management about their employment conditions or about other employees, without fear of reprisal.

Subject to local law:

  • All workers are entitled to join a trade union should they wish to do so.
  • All workers are entitled to bargain collectively.
  • We welcome trade unions and their organisational activities with an open attitude.
  • Workers representatives are allowed access to the workplace to carry out their functions and are not discriminated against.
  • Workers are supplied with written information about their conditions of employment including rates of pay.
  • Workers are not placed under duress to sign their agreement to terms and conditions (or changes to terms and conditions).
  • Basic working hours are in line with local legal requirements or local norms for the industry. In addition:
  • All workers are allowed at least one day off in seven.
  • In no part of the world are our workers allowed to work for more than 70 hours a week.
  • Workers are limited to working a maximum of 12 hours in a single day
  • Worker participation in overtime is entirely voluntary and is paid at a more favourable rate than the rate paid for basic hours in line with local overtime regulations.
  • There is no discrimination during recruitment or employment on the basis of race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

Wages and Benefits

  • Wages and benefits for basic hours (as a minimum) meet local legal minimum wage criteria.
  • All workers are provided with written information (pay slip) relating to their wages for each pay period.
  • Where accommodation is provided, this is safe, hygienic, and does not compromise the dignity of workers.
  • Any deductions for transport and accommodation are clearly indicated on workers ‘pay slips’ and are fair in relation to the service provided.
  • Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure are not permitted.

Age

  • We do not employ children. A child is defined as any person under the age of 15.
  • We do not employ young persons (a person aged over 15 but under 18 years old) to work night shifts or carry out hazardous duties.

Health and Safety

  • In every plant there is a senior management representative responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety procedures.
  • Working conditions for all employees are safe and hygienic.
  • Emergency procedures are in place and their efficacy is evaluated at an appropriate frequency.
  • Risk assessment (and risk management) is used as part of a proactive approach to accident prevention.
  • Adequate steps are taken to minimise the causes of hazards in the working environment.
  • Workers receive Health and Safety training which is be recorded and refreshed at an appropriate frequency. Workers are not be assigned to any tasks for which they have not received the appropriate training unless under direct supervision by trained personnel.
  • Clean toilet facilities are accessible to all workers.
  • Potable drinking water is accessible to all workers.
  • There are provisions for the hygienic supply and consumption of food (or the hygienic storage and consumption of the workers’ own food.
  • All factory and accommodation areas have sufficient fire doors, escape routes and extinguishers. All escape routes and exits are clearly marked, kept clear and remain unlocked at all times.

Environment

  • The companies endeavour to comply with all local environmental legislation as a minimum.
  • A senior management representative is assigned to the implementation of the environmental policy.
  • Consideration is given to the optimal use of raw materials, the efficient use of energy, the safeguarding of biodiversity and the minimisation of adverse impacts arising from the use or disposal of their products.

Monitoring and Verification

We take all reasonable and practical steps, including on site assessments, to ensure that the principles of our policy are adopted by our suppliers.

Development of the Policy
We recognise that this Code must be developed to reflect practical experience and changing circumstances. We will continue to develop and share best practice with stakeholders so that we can make real progress together.

Thermoplastics


A16A Industrial Estate Marsa
Marsa – MRS3000
Malta

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Telephone +356 2125 1111
Telefax +356 2124 6598
Email [email protected]

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