The demands we place on our customers and suppliers to meet our quality standards throughout the supply chain are unquestionable.
We expect from our customers, suppliers, consumers, intermediaries, producers and carriers:
Adhere to jurisdictional laws.
Defend fundamental Human Rights, including those that are related to the dignity of employees, emphasizing equal opportunities in a respectful environment and with a fair salary without differences, arbitrariness or harassment.
Implement high safety and occupational health models for the protection of employees.
Prevent child labor and modern slavery in all its manifestations.
Execute actions ethically, suppress money laundering and take strong measures against bribery and corruption.
Commit to preventing the entry of conflict minerals into the supply chain at any time.
Adhere to sound principles for the protection of the environment, carrying out concrete measures to minimize pollution and emissions, and to avoid environmental degradation through activities of extraction, production, transport, conversion or consumption of basic products. Work with local communities, in a responsible and transparent way, to protect their rights and improve their lives.
Comply with tax and fiscal requirements, through a Tax Strategy
We condemn all activities in the commodity sector related to the illegal or illicit exploitation of products and resources that, directly or indirectly, finance or benefit armed groups in conflict zones.
GMB it condemns all activities in the raw materials sector related to the illegal exploitation of products and resources that benefit armed groups in conflict zones.
We continually evaluate our suppliers to ensure continued adherence to this policy. We reserve the right to require any documentation regarding the origin of any conflict minerals included in your products.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Support the projects and objectives of the international legislation elaborated by different organizations on the supply of "conflict minerals".
Do not source specific metals that are produced in facilities in the “Conflict Region” that are not proven to be “conflict free” or for which the supplier has not certified a checklist.
To certify compliance with these obligations and require our suppliers to perform reasonable due diligence with their supply chains to ensure that the metals listed are sourced exclusively from:
Mines and smelters outside the «Conflict Region» or;
Mines and smelters that have been deemed “conflict free” if sourced within the “Conflict Region”, as evidenced by all supporting traceability documentation as outlined in the OECD guidelines.
We are committed to continually improving the environmental performance of our own company and the elements of the industry that we support and facilitate.
GMB recognizes that to be a primary partner to its clients, business must be conducted in a sustainable manner. This means that in addition to operating a business that offers good business value in meeting client goals, we must ensure that our services are delivered in a way that does not jeopardize the ability of future generations to enjoy these amenities.
With this goal in mind, we have hosted this Environment Policy, to express our commitment to continuously improve the environmental work of our own company and the elements of the industry that we facilitate.
Implementation
We will strive to use resources efficiently, reduce harmful emissions, and ensure a positive impact on the communities with which we interact. The benefit of this policy and the enhancement of our environmental practice are achieved through our ISO 9001 registered Management System. Key aspects of this system include:
Carry out robust policies to prove that our people and those acting on our behalf comply with legal requirements and support our policy objectives.
Insist on strong certificates of origin where appropriate and consistently ensure conflict materials cannot enter our supply chain.
Unfold opportunities for customers to extend the benefits of reclaimed, recycled, and alternatively sourced materials.
Maintain solid protocols for responding to emergencies and contingencies.
Review of environmental impact indicators to improve these measurements.
Effective investigation and corrective action in response to any event that does not meet our environmental interests.
This policy has the full support of our Board of Directors and hence the commitment of the entire company.