We hold our supply chain to the equally high standard of integrity as we do for ourselves. They are expected to read and understand our Supplier Code of Conduct and acknowledge that they will adhere to it. We also share our reporting Helpline as an additional resource to speak up if they see something that violates our Supplier Code.
Responsible Sourcing
Our corporate ethics extends beyond our manufacturing facilities and encompasses the suppliers in which we source our materials to promote an ethical supply chain.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Human Rights
Berry understands and follows internationally recognized human rights, including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Our Global Human Rights and Labor Standards Policy shares our commitment to respect the dignity of all people, including, freedom from forced or coerced labor and respecting the rights of children and indigenous peoples. We publish an annual statement on modern slavery, which discusses our understanding of the risks surrounding modern slavery and efforts to eradicate it within our supply chain.
Sustainability
To Berry, sustainability moves beyond care for our environment, and encompasses for our employees, as well as care for our communities. It means being a good partner and a corporate steward, focused on leaving the world better than how we found it.
Conflict Minerals
Berry follows its obligation under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to report on our conflict minerals due diligence efforts. We all have an upstream responsibility in the supply chain to do our due diligence, so we expect our suppliers upon request will provide relevant information in regards to conflict minerals.
EcoVadis
We believe in the importance of sustainable Partnerships. It’s one of our core values. Our suppliers are critical to meet our customers’ needs and fight corruption and unethical behavior. We encourage our suppliers to complete an ESG assessment through EcoVadis. We share our results with our customers as well. We look forward to a partnership that builds a more sustainable future.
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Sustainable Operations – Europe
Berry bpi Zele holds a VOKA Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship, reinforcing the facility’s foundation for a sustainable future.
Environmental Actions – France
Superfos, a Berry Company in France, hosts five beehives. “We want to protect the environment and hosting the beehives is a way to show that we care. Without the pollination done by the bees, we would not have fruits, vegetables, and flowers,” stresses Factory Manager Sebastien Morey.
Social Responsibility – Mexico
For their efforts surrounding ethical business practices, labor relations, safety, community involvement, and environmental responsibility, the World Confederation of Business presented our San Luis Potosi facility with a Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate.