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Cherryellie  is committed to both an ethical criteria and to protecting the environment by implementing environmentally friendly policies and practices wherever possible.

Ethical Criteria

Cherryellie is committed to being a good corporate citizen, taking account of the economic, social and environmental impact of our business and aiming to maximise the benefits and minimise any negative impact of our global operations.

Human rights

Cherryellie supports the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and we are committed to upholding these principles in our policies, procedures and practices. Respect for human rights is and will remain integral to our operations.

We will endeavour to work with business partners who conduct their business in a way that is compatible with our policies of respect for human rights and ethical conduct. We will work with customers to ensure that contractual requirements do not infringe human rights.

We will take measures to ensure that the work of our employees does not compromise internationally accepted human rights conventions, whilst recognising and respecting the diversity in local cultures across  different countries.

Local community

Cherryellie is fully committed to supporting and assisting the community in which we operate through conducting our business with respect and consideration for the good of local community, taking steps to minimise any disturbance as a result of our operations. We will also serve local interests by providing good employment opportunities and effective services and products.

Our standards of business practice

We are committed to high ethical standards in our business dealings to ensure the integrity of our employees and our organisation is maintained.

Bribery and corruption

Cherryellie is resolutely opposed to bribery and corruption in whatever form it may take. Gifts or entertainment may only be offered to a third party if they are consistent with customary business practice in the relevant territory, are modest in value and cannot be interpreted as inducements to trade.  No financial or other inducements should be given to third party organisations or to individuals from such organisations in any circumstances, including government agencies and representatives.

Sales of the Company’s services and products and purchases of products and services from suppliers will be made solely on the basis of quality, performance, price, value and/or for the benefit of the Group, and never on the basis of giving or receiving inducements in the form of payments, gifts, entertainment or favours or in any other form.

Employees should not accept gifts, money or entertainment from third party organisations or individuals where these might reasonably be considered likely to influence business transactions. Gifts, other than trivial ones with a low value, should be returned. In a culture where such an action might cause offence, the gift should be declared to the company and, if practical, donated to an appropriate charity.

Political contributions

Cherryellie does not make contributions to political parties

Treatment of customers

Mutual trust and confidence between Cherryellie and our customers is vital. All employees should strive to consistently deliver service excellence and value for money, meeting customers’ expectations and anticipating their changing requirements.

External suppliers

All suppliers are entitled to fair treatment and all potential suppliers should have a reasonable opportunity to win Cherryellie's business. It is our policy to pay suppliers on time in accordance with agreed terms of trade. We set high standards for our suppliers in the context of our own ethical policy.

Competition

Cherryellie will always compete vigorously, but in a fair and ethical way. Competitive success is built on providing good value and service excellence. Competitors should not be disparaged. When in contact with competitors, employees will avoid discussing confidential information and no attempt will be made to improperly acquire competitors’ trade secrets or any other confidential information. Employees must not discuss pricing strategies or undertake any arrangements or practices which would conflict with the laws applicable to the business concerned.

Compliance with the law

Cherryellie will comply fully with all relevant national and international laws and will act in accordance with local guidelines and regulations, including those which are industry specific, governing our operations.


Policies and procedures

Cherryellie recognises that there are risks associated with carrying out any business activity. Management is responsible both for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to manage risks and for complying with those policies and procedures. Employees should ensure that they are aware of the risks associated with their activities and that they comply with policies and procedures in place to manage those risks.

4. Our commitments to our employees

Cherryellie is committed to optimising individual and business performance through employing the best people at all levels and creating an environment in which they want to and are able to contribute fully to the Group’s success. To achieve a working environment in which team spirit and commitment to the goals and values of Cherryellie are maintained, the Company will ensure that individual employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

National regulation

In dealing with our employees, we will act in compliance with national regulatory requirements and employers’ obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations must be respected.

ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Cherryellie supports the four fundamental principles in the ILO Declaration. Thus, in accordance with local legislation and practice we will respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, employment will be freely chosen with no use of forced or child labour, and we will not discriminate on the basis of gender, colour, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Harassment

Harassment can be defined as unwanted behaviour, which a person finds intimidating, upsetting, embarrassing, humiliating or offensive. Conduct involving the harassment (racial, sexual or of any other kind) of any employee is unacceptable. Should an employee believe that he or she has been harassed the matter should be raised with the relevant  Manager who will arrange for it to be investigated without delay, impartially and confidentially.

Equal opportunity

We value all our employees for their contribution to our business and their opportunities for advancement will be equal and not influenced by considerations other than their performance, ability and aptitude. Employees will also be provided with the opportunity to develop their potential and, if appropriate, to develop their careers further with the company.

Health & safety 

Cherryellie places the highest priority on promoting the health and safety of employees whilst at work. In particular, we will constantly review the effectiveness of our methods of operation to best protect our employees.

Terms of employment

The businesses and their employees will work towards creating permanent long-term relationships. Employees will be paid for and work hours at least as favourable as the terms established by national legislation or agreements or industry standards.


Confidential information

Employees must not make use of confidential information obtained through their employment for personal gain, nor disclose such information to any third party during or after their employment. ‘Confidential information’ is either information that has been specifically described as being confidential or is otherwise obviously confidential from the surrounding circumstances.

The term “confidential information” does not include information in the public domain or information which the individual concerned is required by law to disclose.

Conflicts of interest

Every employee has a duty to avoid business, financial or other direct or indirect interests or relationships which conflict with the interests of the Company, or which divides his or her loyalty to the Company. Any activity which even appears to present such a conflict must be avoided or terminated unless, after disclosure to the appropriate level of management, it is determined that the activity is not unethical or improper, does not compromise integrity and is not detrimental to the reputation and standing of the company.

Implementation

Compliance monitoring

We monitor, on a regular basis, compliance with this ethics policy.

The environment

We will conduct our business with respect and consideration for the environment. We will strive to minimise our environmental impact through the management of waste, vehicle emissions and energy consumption and in this regard:-