Commitment to Sustainability:
We are committed to integrating sustainability into our core business practices and decision making processes. We strive to minimise our environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and contribute to the wellbeing of communities.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
We comply with all applicable environmental, social, and governance laws, regulations, and standards. We conduct our sustainability initiatives in accordance with local, national, and international requirements.
Transparency and Accountability:
We are transparent in our communication about our sustainability goals, progress, and challenges. We hold ourselves accountable for our sustainability commitments and regularly report on our performance.
Stakeholder Engagement:
We engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and communities, to address sustainability challenges. We seek input and feedback from stakeholders to inform our sustainability strategies and decision-making.
Respect for Human Rights:
We respect and support the fundamental human rights of our employees, stakeholders, and communities in which we operate. We oppose any form of discrimination, harassment, child labour, forced labour, or human rights abuses.
Environmental Stewardship:
We strive to minimize our environmental footprint by promoting resource efficiency, waste reduction, and pollution prevention. We seek to conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and mitigate climate change impacts.
Ethical Business Practices:
We conduct our sustainability initiatives with integrity, honesty, and fairness. We avoid conflicts of interest, bribery, corruption, and unethical practices in all aspects of our sustainability efforts.
Supply Chain Responsibility:
We encourage our suppliers to adopt sustainable practices and adhere to the same principles outlined in this code of conduct. We work towards building a responsible and sustainable supply chain, promoting fair labor practices and environmental responsibility.
Continuous Improvement:
We strive for continuous improvement in our sustainability performance by setting targets, monitoring progress, and implementing corrective actions. We actively seek innovative solutions and best practices to enhance our sustainability efforts.
Compliance Reporting and Investigations:
We encourage employees and stakeholders to report any concerns or potential violations related to sustainability practices. We investigate reported concerns promptly, take appropriate actions, and maintain confidentiality and protection for those who report in good faith.
Training and Awareness:
We provide training and resources to our employees and stakeholders to enhance their understanding of sustainability principles, practices, and expectations. We promote awareness and education to foster a culture of sustainability throughout our organisation.
Livingstone International reviews its products supply chains to evaluate and address the risks of human trafficking and forced labour. We confirm a key suppliers compliance with standards for human trafficking and forced labour through one or more of:
Livingstone International's Code of Conduct establishes the company's expectations and creates accountability for our people concerning human rights and other ethical concerns.
Similarly, we comply with Supplier Social Compliance Standards that set forth our principles and procedures to hold suppliers, employees, and contractors accountable for combating
forced labour and human trafficking. Livingstone International provides training on human trafficking and forced labour for its employees and managers with direct responsibility for our
supply chain. The training includes a strong focus on identifying and mitigating risks.
For Livingstone’s Modern Slavery Statement, click here.
Livingstone International is a member of Sedex, a global membership organisation used to manage labour rights, health and safety, the environment and business ethics. This ensures better management of social and environmental risks within their supply chain, to make a real positive impact with responsible sourcing. Company Reference: ZC4906489
Livingstone International would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we operate - the First Nations peoples. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
