Progress for people

Alland & Robert maintains high employment standards, and our recruitment policy includes non-discrimination criteria that will allow new employees to be fairly selected regardless of their gender, age, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

Alland & Robert publicly expresses its commitment to meet its responsibility to respect internationally recognized human rights standards, including the rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. In our company, our human resources are focused on the below priority concerns:

• SAFETY AND SECURITY
• DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION
• QUALITY OF LIFE AT WORK
• TRAINING AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
• SOCIAL DIALOGUE

By adopting and consistently implementing our human resources, ethical and social policies, we aim at contributing to a more sustainable future while enhancing the well-being of Alland & Robert employees and creating a positive business environment.

By integrating human rights principles into Alland & Robert’s operations and supply-chain, we hope to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the respect of human rights and the contribution to a more just and equitable world. We lead by exemplarity and advocate for an ethical natural gums supply-chain where human rights are respected at all levels and in all circumstances.

More broadly, Alland & Robert is committed to respect and promote human rights in society at large. This approach is guided by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the core labor conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO).

We include our stakeholders such as suppliers in our human rights risks and impacts assessments. We foster a culture of respect for human rights within our value chain. We particularly focus on the prevention and eradication of any form of forced labor and child labor in the gum acacia industry. Through certification and consultations with organizations related to the natural gum sector, Alland & Robert engages with stakeholders and includes various affected communities, NGOs, suppliers, harvesters and experts to understand their perspectives, concerns, and priorities.

Alland & Robert advocates for human rights in the natural gum industry and communities. In this context, Alland & Robert has successfully obtained since 2023 the Fair For Life certification for gum acacia.

At Alland & Robert, we wish to be a trusted partner to our stakeholders, and we commit to responsible business practices, including labor rights, health and safety, environmental performance, and business integrity. We focus on complying with local and international labor laws and ethical business practices and prohibiting any form of exploitative practices such as forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking within your supply chain.

Additionally, we ask our partners to ensure safe, hygienic and fair working conditions for all employees, uncluding upholding anti-discrimination policies and promoting equal opportunities.

We communicate with sincerity and honesty so that we can work together to resolve challenges and bring progress to our supply chain.