Policy Statement
Boutinot Ltd commits to developing and adopting a proactive approach to tackling Modern Slavery in Business and Supply chains. The Company acknowledges responsibility to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will ensure transparency within the organisation and with suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.
Coverage
This policy applies to Boutinot Ltd and all its suppliers of goods and services.
Organisational Structure and supply chains
Boutinot is a family of people who believe that business should operate around a set of values and principles. We are grape growers, wine makers, wine importers, wine suppliers and exclusive agents for over 140 of the world’s finest and award winning wine producers. At Boutinot we “Live Wine” and “Love People”.
We operate wine production businesses in France and South Africa and as a joint venture in Italy and import wine from the following countries where seasonal work may be utilised; Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, UK and USA.
All our suppliers of wine are subject to our Supplier Approval Procedure and are required to complete a Supplier Approval Questionnaire which assesses, amongst other things, their ethical trading standards. The Technical Score Card Data is reviewed and monitored by our in-house Technical Manager.
Responsibility
The Company Directors and senior management shall take responsibility for implementing this policy statement and its objectives and shall provide adequate resources and investment to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within the organisation and within its supply chains.
Policy Commitments
Boutinot Ltd shall:
Michael Moriarty – Director
31st March 2019