Resources & Policies

GENDER PAY GAP REPORT

Our family business is committed to being an employer of choice, with a guiding principle of an equitable, egalitarian and inclusive approach to reward. We’re committed to equal pay and welcome the introduction of gender pay reporting to encourage businesses to review and develop their processes for ensuring equality. At Bettys & Taylors we employ approximately 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles covering retail, catering, craft baking, manufacturing and support functions. Our 2023 Gender Pay Report is based on a snapshot of data taken on 5th April 2023. It explains more about Gender Pay terminology and shares our data and what’s behind it.

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MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT

Globally, it’s estimated that at least 21 million people are living in modern slavery today. The 2015 Modern Slavery Act requires 13,000 UK businesses to report annually on the steps they’ve taken to understand and minimise the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains. It’s recognised that supply chains can be hugely complex and modern slavery hard to detect. However over time, by building more transparent supply chains and by working collaboratively, it’s hoped that businesses will play a significant role in reducing modern slavery globally. Our business is committed to working to prevent slavery and human trafficking. Our 2022 statement explains the steps we’ve taken to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chain during our financial year running from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022.

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ETHICAL TRADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY

Our Ethical Trade and Human Rights Policy outlines the minimum standards we expect to be in place throughout our supply chain to protect and comply with our moral and legal obligations, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It also sets out our approach to trading fairly to ensure our suppliers and partners are treated in line with our values.

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CODE OF CONDUCT: STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY

Our Code of Conduct sets out the minimum acceptable standards we expect from our suppliers, including labour and human rights, environmental sustainability, ethics, traceability and whistleblowing. We take a risk-based approach to accessing compliance with our Code of Conduct, using measures such as Self-Assessment Questionnaires, visits and audits. Where gaps are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans.

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SECTION 172 STATEMENT

Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 sets out a number of general duties that directors owe to a company. These include a duty requiring directors to act in a way in which they consider the needs of its stakeholders as a whole.

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SPEAK OUT POLICY AND PROCEDURE

We’re committed to high standards and a responsible approach to business, guided by our values. We encourage our staff to speak out if they have an issue and take allegations seriously. Though principally aimed at our employees and workers, our Speak Out Policy and Procedure can also be used by shareholders and Family members, as well as suppliers, business partners and others, to report any concerns about our business practice or conduct.

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STATEMENT OF OUR TEA BUYING PRACTICES

As an active member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, we're committed to providing a CEO-endorsed statement outlining our approach to responsible tea buying. The statement outlines our approach to building long-term relationships with suppliers, forward contracts based on fair terms of trade, certification, human rights and value chain investment.

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