Leeway’s Packaging Services Ltd. is committed to responsible corporate behaviour. This governs the way we interact with our key customers, employees, suppliers and the setting in which we operate, including governments, society, local communities, and the environment.
The Company’s reputation, together with the trust and confidence of those with whom it deals, is one of its most valuable assets. It is therefore essential that all employees accept responsibility for maintaining Leeway’s Packaging Services Ltd.’s excellence in this area.
Leeway’s Packaging Services Ltd.’s corporate values, which include Integrity and Responsibility, must underpin all that we do. The policies that we have in place, which provide guidance on the ethical standards by which we operate, must be adhered to. This code is not expected to cover every ethical circumstance so we ask employees to seek advice from their Team Leader/ Manager if they are in any doubt.
Our Customers
We believe that integrity in dealing with customers is a prerequisite for a successful and sustained business relationship. This principle governs all aspects of our approach. We value our customers and the trust that they place in us. We will safeguard the information provided to us by our customers in accordance with relevant laws and contractual commitments. We are honest about the products and services we provide and would never intentionally misrepresent these.
Our Employees
Relations with our employees are based on respect. We are committed to a working environment where there is mutual trust and respect and where everyone is accountable for their own actions and believes themselves to be responsible for the performance and reputation of our Company.
We aim to recruit, employ and promote employees on the sole basis of their ability and are committed to developing and enhancing each employee’s skills and capabilities. Our policies are designed to provide employees with safe and healthy working conditions and practices, and to enable everyone to work free from discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind.
In return we expect our employees to act with integrity and maintain high ethical standards.
Conflicts of Interest
The receipt of gifts or favours can give rise to embarrassing situations and may be unlawful. Employees must not compromise either themselves or the Company in the conduct of Company business.
The following principles should be applied:
Gifts or favours must not be solicited
Gifts of money must never be given or accepted
Reasonable small tokens and hospitality may be accepted provided they do not place the recipient under any obligation, do not breach any applicable law and are not capable of being misconstrued.
If an employee receives a gift or offer of hospitality their Team Leader/Manager must be notified to ensure that acceptance is appropriate.
Employees cannot engage in an activity for personal gain that is in conflict with the Company’s business interests or applicable law, and must disclose to the Company any personal interest, or interests of their immediate family that could create a potential conflict of interest.
The Environment
We are committed to making continuous improvements in the management of our environmental impact as part of our goal of developing a sustainable business. Indeed many of our products support other organisations in doing this. We work to promote environmental care and awareness, with emphasis on the need to reduce energy consumption and waste production. Action being taken includes recycling of materials, using timing switches to reduce energy consumption and reducing the need to travel.
Compliance with the Law and Corporate Governance
We will conduct our operations in accordance with accepted principles of good corporate governance. Information received by employees in the course of business dealings cannot be used improperly for personal gain or for any purpose except that for which it was given. All employees have the right and the responsibility to resolve doubts or uncertainties about ethical questions or compliance with the law. We also strongly encourage an “open door” policy to bring any such queries, if necessary, to a higher level of management.
All employees have a responsibility to protect the assets of the Company. Specific relevant information from a third party should be immediately reported. The Company is stronger if we all have a zero tolerance attitude towards malpractice. We all have a duty to the Company and our fellow workers to report any suspicions that we have (e.g. unusual behaviour, non-adherence to procedures) which will then be investigated fairly. It is the Company's policy to prosecute any employee who takes the Company's assets for their own benefit.
At all times, it is our policy to stay within the laws, rules and regulations of the countries, in which we operate. It is our policy to co-operate fully with relevant public authorities and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
This statement will be made available through the company’s website and hard copies are available on request.
For further information please contact:-
Quality, Environment and Health & Safety Manager
Leeway’s Packaging Services Ltd
Lobstock
Churcham
Glos. GL2 8AN
