The Management of VICAL HOME, S.L., a company engaged in the “Wholesale trade of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment”, establishes this Policy as a reference framework for the development of its Integrated Management System. Likewise, it undertakes to disseminate it and make it public..
Management Commitment
LThe Management is committed to achieving the highest level of respect and environmental protection, sustainability, occupational health and safety, exceeding the current legal requirements. Compliance with the expectations of customers, workers and other interested parties shall be guaranteed, applying the fundamental principles of the FSC® Chain of Custody Standard and ensuring compliance with the rights and obligations established by national legislation.
In this regard, VICAL declares its commitment to the following principles:
Working Conditions and Human Rights
• Prohibition of child labour: No workers under the age of 18 shall be employed. (7.2 - FSC®)
• Eradication of forced or compulsory labour: (7.3 - FSC®) including: o Physical or sexual violence. o Work under conditions of servitude. o Withholding of wages or imposition of undue payments. o Restriction of mobility or documentation. o Threats of reporting to the authorities. • Non-discrimination in employment and occupation: Ensuring equal opportunities in gender, age, ethnicity, wages and promotion possibilities. (7.4 - FSC®)
• Respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining: Through representatives elected by the workers. (7.5 - FSC®)
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
VICAL establishes the following bases for continuous improvement:
• Customer satisfaction through the improvement of processes and services.
• Promotion of innovation and the proposal of new ideas.
• Analysis and management of innovative projects to improve the performance of the management system.
• Development and application of technologies and methodologies that optimise productivity.
• Fulfilment of the objectives of the Integrated Management System.
• Ensuring legal compliance and cooperation with competent administrations and bodies.
Social and Environmental Responsibility
VICAL undertakes to:
• Market wood products in accordance with current legislation.
• Not prevent workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining.
• Not employ forced labour or workers below the legal age.
• Ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the Integrated Management System.
• Promote continuous training and the active participation of employees.
• Require suppliers to comply with quality, safety and environmental standards.
Commitment to the Environment and Sustainability
VICAL declares that it is not directly or indirectly involved in:
• Illegal logging or trade in wood or forest products.
• Violations of human rights in forestry operations.
• Destruction of high conservation values.
• Significant conversion of forests to other uses.
• Use of genetically modified organisms in forestry operations.
• Non-compliance with the fundamental conventions of the ILO.
Likewise, VICAL shall provide information on FSC® certified products to anyone who requests it.
The Management of VICAL HOME, S.L.
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