The BTR Code of Practice: Principle 6
Signatories will:
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Ensure robust governance structures are in place to ensure accountability and transparency including adherence to this Code with performance overseen at Board level.
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Adopt integrated systems for risk management, performance assessment, communication, leadership, employee competency curriculum and recommended ISO Standards.
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Adhere to best practice standards for employee relations including reward (at least equivalent to) real living wage with personalised sector training programmes and career paths.
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Build a corporate culture which promotes wellbeing, workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and empowers innovation with regular employee surveys to turn policy into action.
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Promote best practice governance standards across supply chains.
Rationale:
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Promote transparency and integrity.
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Align with best practice standards regarding employees, suppliers, and customers.
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Adopt a culture of continuous improvement.
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Promote quality jobs, including Real Living Wage accreditation.