It is the policy of this company to avoid using paper containing wood fiber from trees that have been illegally harvested, from genetically modified trees, from areas where traditional or civil rights are violated and from uncertified high conservation value old-growth forests, or other controversial sources, as described in the current FSC PBC policy, the current SFI Standard, and the current PEFC Technical Document. The company has appointed the Management Representative to be responsible for the implementation of this policy.
If it is demonstrated that this company is using wood from such sources, we will promptly take appropriate actions, including stopping purchases from such sources for products covered by this policy.
This company is committed to making best efforts to identify sources of wood used for products labeled according to the FSC. SFI, and PEFC rules, and to publish reports on the origin of materials used in the products affected with sufficient geographical resolution to ensure compliance with the policy. If it proves impossible to identify the origin of some of these raw materials, we are committed to replacing them with materials that can be sourced with confidence. Our reports will describe our system for verifying and monitoring our sources, the proportions of raw materials which have not yet been verified, and the steps being taken to replace materials of unknown origin.
The management of Hutchison Allgood is committed to maintaining chain of custody certification by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC).
Hutchison Allgood always conducts its business with integrity. The company operates under a Code of Conduct that states that its policies and all personnel are required to conduct business with employees, customers, consumers, suppliers, government, and all others on an honest, fair, and equitable basis.
Legal Compliance
In every governmental jurisdiction in which it operates, Hutchison Allgood shall abide by all laws and regulations.
Intellectual Property Rights
Hutchison Allgood shall respect the property rights of customers and others, including the use of trademarks and confidential information.
Relations with Business Partners
Hutchison Allgood shall not offer customers, potential customers, governments, agencies of governments, or any representative of such entities any rewards or benefits in violation of either applicable laws or reasonable and generally accepted business practices.
Hutchison Allgood employees and representatives must not accept payments, gifts, or other kinds of reimbursement from a third party that could affect or appear to affect their objectivity in their business decisions.
Accounting and Reporting
All financial transactions by Hutchison Allgood shall be reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting methods, showing the nature of all transactions in a correct and non-misleading manner. Disclosure shall be open, truthful, relevant, comprehensible, and timely.
Conflict of Interest
Employees, and members of the Board of Directors of Hutchison Allgood shall conduct their private and other external activities and financial interests in a manner that does not conflict or appear to conflict with the interest of the company. Should such a conflict of interest arise, it shall be reported immediately by the person subject to the conflict to his/her immediate supervisor.
Environmental Principles
Hutchison Allgood’s products and processes are designed in a way that uses energy and raw materials in an efficient manner over the life of the product or service.
Hutchison Allgood uses the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) chain of custody process to assure that paper used does not contain wood fiber from trees that have been illegally harvested, from genetically modified trees, from areas where traditional of civil rights are violated, and from high conservation value old-growth forests or other controversial sources. A report is prepared annually documenting the use of these raw materials.
Human Rights and Workplace Practices
Hutchison Allgood complies with all labor laws of the United States and the state of North Carolina and assures that it is not complicit in human rights abuses.
Hutchison Allgood treats its employees in a manner that does not discriminate with regard to gender, race, religion, age, disability, nationality, political opinion, union affiliation, social or ethnic origin. Workplace diversity is encouraged.
No form of forced, compulsory or child labor is tolerated.
Freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining and agreements shall be respected.
All necessary conditions for a safe and healthy work environment shall be provided for all Hutchison Allgood employees.
Responsibility of Managers and Employees
It is the responsibility of all Hutchison Allgood managers to communicate and demonstrate the content and the spirit of this document, and to encourage employees to reveal behavior that may not comply with these principles.
Violations of this code may be reported anonymously and confidentially to the company President. Persons reporting violations in good faith will not be subject to retaliation.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this policy can result in disciplinary action.
This Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Hutchison Allgood and can only be amended or waived by the board. Any amendments or waivers shall be disclosed.
