SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY

Definition

We understand Social Accountability to mean awareness of, and willingness to appropriately integrate into our operations, the current and emerging social concerns and priorities expressed by various stakeholders (community, employees, governmental and non-governmental organizations, management and owners). 

We will demonstrate our social accountability through our commitment to:

• Willing compliance with all employment, health, food safety, workplace safety and environmental Laws;

• Respect for basic civil and human rights;

• Direct and indirect contribution to building better futures for the wider community. 

Legal Compliance

Karmer Pty Ltd will, at all times:

• Respect the Law;

• Honor our internal policies;

• Ensure that all our business operations are legitimate, and;

• Conduct any partnerships or collaborations in good faith and in an open and transparent manner. 

Business Ethics 

We will always conduct business with integrity and respect to human rights. 

We are committed to:

• Safety and fair dealing;

• Respect for everyone with whom we interact, and;

• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices. 

Human Rights 

Karmer P/L is committed to the protection of human rights. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labour practices. We will make sure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in any country. 

Protecting the Environment 

We recognise that the natural environment needs to be prioritised because a clean and properly functioning environment supports and benefits everyone. 

We will follow best practices in disposing of waste materials and choose the most environmentally friendly materials possible throughout our operations. 

Protecting People 

We will endeavour to ensure that:

• Nothing we do puts at risk the health and safety of our employees and the community; 
• We avoid harming anyone’s life; 
• We support the principles of diversity and inclusion. 

Proactive Initiatives

Donations and Aid 

We will allocate funds for charitable donations in our annual budget. We will support a wide spectrum of community groups, but in particular, those focused on providing support, encouragement and opportunities for disadvantaged children and people who are otherwise unable to support themselves. Our current major financial support programs assist several child health research programs and provide social worker help for homeless people.

Where possible, we will make sure that the business inputs and services we use are sourced from organisations/suppliers whose operations provide social and/or community benefit.

Volunteering 

We will encourage all team members to freely assist the works of community-support organisations and will support the efforts of other volunteer-driven organizations.

Preserving the Environment 

Over and above any legal obligations, our company will proactively protect and preserve the environment by, for example: 

• Recycling;

• Conserving energy;

• Supporting community groups focussed on environmental preservation, and;

• Using environmentally friendly technologies and materials.

Supporting the Community 

Our company may initiate and support community investment and educational programs. It can provide support to non-profit organisations or movements to promote cultural and economic development of global and local communities.