Code of ethics

The seven social principles considered refer to the standards defined by the International Labour Organization:

• The effective abolition of child labour
• The elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour
• The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
• Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
• Safety and health at work
• Respect of working time
• Equal pay

These principles focus on the following points:

• The preservation of natural resources:
  • Production: reducing energy consumption and developing the use of renewable energies
  • Transport: reducing fuel consumption
  • Water: reducing water consumption
• Chemicals: reducing the use of chemicals and fertilisers, and banning the use of chemicals and fertilisers that are harmful to consumer health
• Climate change and greenhouse gases: working on a tool to measure direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions
• Environmental management: measuring and monitoring environmental risks, measuring transported, imported and hazardous waste, implementing an environmental management strategy recognised by the national and international authorities

• Compliance with the best ethical, moral and good practice standards
• Compliance with all legal and contractual obligations relating to activities
• Non-acceptance of practices (including by omission) that are illegal or violate such obligations