Roots international recognises that in order to be a successful and valued partner to its customers, business must be conducted in a sustainable manner. This means that, in addition to operating a business that delivers good commercial value in fulfilling customer objectives, we must be sure that our services are delivered in a way that does not threaten the ability of others to enjoy basic human rights.
Sourcing and trading materials from across the world, Roots international is acutely aware of the need to ensure that the materials we supply reflect the values we aspire to. Throughout our activities and supply chain there is no place for slavery, forced labour or human trafficking. In the current year, we have corresponded with our counterparties affirming that adherence to our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy forms part of our standard Terms and Conditions of trade. We apply an “eyes-on” principle in visiting and assessing for ourselves the adherence of our counterparties to the standards of operation we would expect within their local communities.
Roots international’s teams have chosen freely to work for us and do so in an equitable environment without any form of arbitrary discrimination, enjoying the right to have their voice heard as an individual or collectively if they feel the need.