Musco Family Olive Co. is committed to responsible business conduct according to our Ethical Standards Policy. The Ethical Standards Policy is intended to address workplace conditions social compliance, safety, environmental management, and responsible supply chain management. Musco requires its stakeholders to comply with our Ethical Standards Policy.
No Forced Labor or Child Labor
All labor must be voluntary. The use of forced labor of any kind is prohibited, including indentured labor, involuntary or compelled labor, involuntary prison labor, and bonded labor. Suppliers must not use or tolerate the use of human trafficking, forced labor or child labor, as defined by federal and state regulations. Workers must be allowed to terminate employment at any time without restriction and without the threat or imposition of any discipline, penalty, retaliation, or fine or other monetary obligation.
Working Hours, Wages and Benefits
Suppliers must meet or exceed the legal requirements for compensation, working hours, time off, rest periods, benefits and working conditions.
No Discrimination or Harassment
We implement a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suppliers must not discriminate in hiring and employment practices based on protected characteristics.
Freedom of Association
Suppliers must respect the rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Health and Safety
Workers shall be provided with a safe and healthy work environment that complies with applicable laws and regulations. Proactive measures to prevent workplace hazards shall be taken by the Company.
Environmental Standards
We work towards implementing more sustainable practices in our business including, when feasible, conservation and efficiency efforts which help minimize waste and energy usage. We shall comply with applicable regulations regarding human health, safety, and the environment.
Anti-Corruption
Musco Family Olive Co. and its vendors shall aspire to the highest ethical standards, abide by applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, and shall not tolerate, permit, or engage in directly or indirectly, bribery, corruption, money laundering, extortion, embezzlement, fraud, kickbacks, or unethical practices in any aspects of its business practices.
Transparency in supply chain
Product supply chains shall be verified from time to time to evaluate vendors’ compliance with Musco Family Olive Co.’s Ethical Standards Policy. Materials incorporated into the products processed/supplied by the company shall comply with the Company’s Ethical Standards. Musco Family Olive Co. conducts audits directly [and partners with third party auditors] to evaluate adherence to laws and our Ethical Standards Policy.
Financial Integrity
Accurate records of all matters related to our business shall be kept in accordance with standard accounting practices such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Unauthorized payments, failures to account for funds, withholding of wages when due to workers, supply procurement irregularities or other financial misdeeds will be addressed upon discovery and could include dismissal of offending employees or suppliers.
Reporting Concerns
If you encounter what you believe to conflict with any of the Ethical Standards above or any of Musco’s Policies, please report your concerns to any member of the Musco Management Team, or HR as Musco maintains an Open-Door Policy. To remain anonymous please use any of the Employee Suggestions Boxes or [email protected] (Available for everyone). Retaliation of any kind against an individual who reports concerns in good faith violates Musco’ Ethical Standards Policy.