Barrdale French Polishers Responsibility Statement 

ETHICAL TRADING 

Barrdale French Polishers policy is to seek the purchase of goods and services that minimise negative and enhance positive impacts on the environment and society whilst meeting our business requirements. 

Barrdale French Polishers seeks to select, develop and retain employees on the basis of ability and qualifications for the work to be performed without discrimination or prejudice under any circumstances, including race, religion, colour, sex, age or physical ability. 

Employees will have the right to freely choose employment and be paid the National Living wage Barrdale French Polishers policies and procedures are designed to ensure that the human rights of all employees, whether directly employed or sub-contracted, and respected in accordance with internationally recognised standards, and the Modern Slavery Act 2015. 

SBarrdale French Polishers insists on honesty, integrity and fairness in all aspects of its business and expects the same in its relationship with all parties with whom it conducts business. The direct or indirect offer, payment, soliciting and acceptance of bribes in any form are unacceptable practices and are prohibited throughout the organisation. 

It is each employee and supplier’s responsibility to ensure that our products and services are obtained from sources which respect safety, health, environment, product stewardship, product quality, social, legal and ethical standards and sustainability requirements. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Barrdale French Polishers are striving to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect in the workplace. 

Barrdale French Polishers is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination, whether directly or indirectly in employment, in dealing with customers or throughout the supply chain. 

A policy is in place to assist our company and its custodians to comply with the Equality Act 2010. The policy is applicable to all employees working for Barrdale French Polishers and is trained as part of an induction process.

WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Barrdale French Polishers acknowledges the duty of care in respect of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to statutory responsibilities and government guidance and takes the required steps to ensure that customers in vulnerable or, potentially vulnerable circumstances are not exposed to risks arising from permanent or temporary vulnerability through their interactions with us or our partners and suppliers. 



ENVIRONMENTAL

At Barrdale French Polishers we put people first. The health, safety and welfare of our customers, employees and the people of the communities we serve are paramount. That is why we take our commitment to environmental stewardship seriously and have developed specific principles to guide us in serving our customers. At Barrdale French Polishers, we pledge to: Consider health, safety and environmental issues in our action: We are committed to providing safe, effective, quality services through the use of proven methods and tested products. At Barrdale French Polishers , we will strive to be  understanding the health, safety and environmental effects of the products and methods we use, staying abreast of scientific research and trends in new product development. 

The products and service methods used in delivering services to our customers, are designed to provide maximum benefit with minimal environmental impact through careful, selective, professional application. We believe the key to providing a safe, quality service is employee training. Thus, at Barrdale French Polishers the training and evaluation of our employees is ongoing. 

Communicate openly and honestly: We will strive to foster an open, honest dialogue with our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. 

Ensure the safety and well-being of our employees: We will provide our employees with the tools, training and support they need to do their jobs safely, effectively and efficiently. At Barrdale French Polishers, we will maintain a work environment where risks are understood and minimised and where adherence to safe work practices is expected and commended. 

Minimise waste through re-use and re-cycling: We are committed to re-use and re-cycle as the best methods for minimising waste (and will help our customers employ these practices also). When these methods are not practical, we will take the responsibility for assuring the safe disposal of wastes generated by our services. 

Include resource conservation in our daily operations: We recognise the limited nature of our natural resources. We will use energy efficiently and responsibly and practice prudence in our consumption of both renewable and non-renewable resources. We will strive to use sustainable energy sources whenever practical. 

All marketing material (leaflets etc) provided by our approved print partner is printed on FSC or recycled paper and is recyclable.