Ethical Trading Policy – at a glance

At Manton’s we believe strongly in ethical principles and good stewardship. We are therefore proud to guarantee that we trade according to the following ethical trading criteria:

1. All employment is freely chosen
2. Working conditions are safe and hygienic.
3. Child labour is not used.
4. Wages are fair and comparable to industry standard and will always equal or exceed the statutory minimum wage.
5. Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted.
6. Working hours are not excessive.
7. No discrimination is practised.
8. Regular employment is provided for those who are employed on a permanent contract.
9. No harsh, cruel or degrading treatment or practices are allowed.
10. No bribery, corruption, blackmailing or bullying is permitted.
11. Third party suppliers and buyers are both free to sell and buy from any number of other businesses. No restrictions, as a way of guaranteeing business, are allowed.

We also ask all our suppliers to affirm in writing to us that their businesses are also built on comparable ethical criteria.

Want to know more?
We have developed a full policy statement outlining how we expect our business to develop in order to be able to offer strong guarantees to our customers that the products they receive from us have been ethically sourced and manufactured. To obtain a copy of this policy, just ask!