The business conduct of Zakłady Mięsne Carnis Koło Hubert Rowecki S.K.A., and the way it promotes sustainable development, rest on doing business ethically and lawfully, with respect for social equality, for values and for the natural environment, and with professionalism in every aspect of the company’s activity.
The company counts caring for its good name and for the trust of all stakeholders among its most important tasks.
The code of ethics is neither a generally binding legal provision nor an internal company rule. Observing it is the company’s moral obligation, and it governs the behaviour and conduct of all employees towards the company, colleagues, customers, other business partners, and state and public institutions.
Relations with customers
The company regards honour and equal treatment of customers as the foundation of lasting and mutually beneficial business relations.
The company makes every effort to ensure that its products meet the declared quality parameters and the requirements set by law and by customers.
The company is aware of the importance of on-time delivery. In the sales process, the company will use no means other than legally recognised trading methods.
The company considers corrupt practices of any kind unacceptable. It treats information obtained from customers as confidential.
Relations with suppliers
The company aims to build mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and to promote and apply the Principles of Ethics and Principles of Business Conduct, or equivalent principles, in working together.
The ability to promote these principles effectively will be an important factor in deciding whether to start or continue a given cooperation.
The company is aware of the importance of the contracts it concludes and of the rules on timely payment.
Relations with employees
The company bases its relations with employees on respect for the dignity of every person. It hires and promotes employees on the basis of their qualifications for the job, without any political, racial, religious or national discrimination, and regardless of gender, age, marital status, membership of a national minority, views or disability.
- The company guarantees that its employees are regularly rewarded for their work, including correct payment of wages on the agreed dates.
- The company is open to dialogue with staff representatives in order to consider all requests and proposals.
- The company does not tolerate sexual, physical or psychological violence against employees.
- The company will not use child labour or forced labour, nor will it use the services of companies that use such labour.
- The company will not accept working conditions or treatment of employees that violate international law or custom.
- The company requires employees to follow occupational safety rules and the established rules on the use of working time.
- The company requires employees not to act to the detriment of the company’s property and to manage the materials and property entrusted to them properly, bearing in mind the protection of the employer’s assets.
Protection of company assets
Using the company’s position, or information obtained by employees at work, for personal purposes without the consent of the company’s management is prohibited.
No employee may use the company’s property, information or position to obtain improper personal gain. Employees have a duty to the company to advance its legitimate interests whenever the opportunity arises.
Relations with institutions and the region
In its relations with local government, the company has the right and the duty to take a position on matters concerning the company, its employees, customers, shareholders or local communities, in line with our values and with the Principles of Ethics and Principles of Business Conduct.
We place no obstacles in the way of people who wish to become involved socially or politically, including standing for election to public office, provided this complies with local conditions and with national or international law.
In its communication with state authorities, the company provides truthful information. The company keeps its accounts properly and settles its financial obligations to state institutions and local government on time.
The natural environment
The company continually works to improve the state of the natural environment by minimising any damage to it, reducing its energy demand and cutting its use of auxiliary materials.
In conducting its business, the company complies with national and EU environmental protection law.
Relations with competitors
The company supports free enterprise. We aim to compete fairly and ethically within applicable competition law – we will not prevent other companies from taking part in free competition.
The company’s management wants to know about any breach of the principles of this code of ethics and will take appropriate measures where necessary.
The Principles of Ethics and Principles of Business Conduct are the foundation of the company, and observing them is essential to its continued development and success.