Workplace Safety
At Nor-Cal, we take the health and welfare of our employees, visitors, and the public very seriously. We are committed to conducting business in ways that provide all personnel with a safe and healthy work environment.
We believe safety is a shared responsibility and that every employee must take ownership of his or her safety and that of surrounding employees. Our ongoing efforts to maintain employee safety include regular safety training sessions, including special training for newly hired staff and refresher training for all.
The result is decreasing accident annual accident rates, with a current rate that’s approximately one–third the industry average. We continue to strive toward our goal of a zero accident rate.
Human Rights
At Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc. we believe that the global economy and businesses like ours need to do much more to ensure that work empowers people. We believe we can, and should, play a role in increasing opportunity for people to thrive in the workplaces and communities we touch. At Nor-Cal Beverage, we seek to promote and respect human rights across our entire value chain and believe everyone touched by our business should be treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Our work is guided by Nor-Cal Beverage’s global human rights policies regarding Forced Labor, Child Labor, Human Trafficking and Slavery, Freedom of Association, Compensation & Benefits, Discrimination, Health & Safety, Work Hours, Environment, and Ethics which are in line with the international guiding principles on business and human rights.
We believe collaboration is critical to making progress in addressing complex and systemic human rights issues. We work with governments, businesses and communities to advance shared goals across our value chain
Child Labor
All forms of unlawful employment or exploitation of children are prohibited. No individuals are hired under age 16 or under the legal age of work or compulsory schooling, whichever is higher. Individuals under 18 years of age are not hired for positions that include hazardous work or that interfere with normal educational activities.
Where applicable, child protection measures are in place to ensure that children suffer no harm, exploitation, or abuse as a result of the activities of workers in the workplace or in employer-provided housing or transport.
Compensation & Benefits
All legally mandated wages and benefits are provided. Payment is made on time and on a bi-weekly basis. Deductions are not taken from pay as punishment. Itemized records are maintained, consistent with this standard, and transparent pay information is provided in a timely manner. Pregnancy, maternity and lactation benefits, including relevant protections, leave, and accommodations, are provided in accordance with the law
Discrimination
Discrimination or harassment in hiring, pay, promotion, or in the workplace on the basis of any status protected by applicable law is prohibited. All forms of abuse or harassment in the workplace is prohibited.
Environment
Compliance with applicable environmental laws, particularly with regard to waste, air and water. All required environmental permits for use and disposal of water and waste are obtained. Legal title to or a legal lease for its land is obtained, and there are no indications that the supplier’s right to own or lease that land is contested.
Ethics
Nor-Cal Beverage complies with all applicable laws, including those pertaining to bribery, corruption, or any type of fraudulent business practice.
Forced Labor
All forms of forced labor are prohibited, including any form of prison, trafficked, indentured, or bonded labor. Original personal identification and travel documents are not retained, and freedom of movement is not restricted. Workers are not charged or required to pay fees or deposits to obtain or maintain employment. Pay is not withheld, and no conditions are present that constrain a worker’s ability to freely choose employment. Accurate and understandable information regarding the nature of work, compensation, work hours, and benefits is provided in writing in advance of employment.
Freedom of Association
The right to join, not join, or form a labor union in accordance with the law is respected without fear of reprisal, intimidation, or harassment.
Health & Safety
A safe and hygienic workplace is provided in compliance with the law, and systems are in place to detect and manage potential risks to workers. Workers undertake health and safety training, hazardous materials and chemicals are properly stored, and workers are provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment. Health and hygiene of workers is provided for as relevant at the site, including toilet facilities, access to drinking water and food safety. Unreasonable restrictions are not placed on workers’ toilet, rest, or lactation breaks.
Issues Reporting
Workers will be aware of, and have access to, a complaints mechanism that is transparent, responsive, anonymous, unbiased, and confidential through which they can raise questions about or report violations of policies, expectations, other workplace grievances, or legal or ethical violations. Retaliation against workers reporting violations or cooperating in investigations is prohibited.
Verification Protocols
We believe collaboration is critical to making progress in addressing complex and systemic human rights issues. We work with governments, businesses, and communities to advance shared goals across our value chain.
As part of our commitment to building supplier capability, we periodically engage our employees in training and awareness raising to drive continuous improvements.
At Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc. we believe the global economy and businesses like ours need to do much more to ensure that work empowers people. We believe we can, and should, play a role in increasing opportunity for people to thrive in the workplaces and the communities we touch. At Nor-Cal Beverage, we seek to promote and respect human rights across our entire value chain and believe everyone touched by our business should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Our work is guided by Nor-Cal Beverage’s global human rights policies regarding Forced Labor, Child Labor, Human Trafficking and Slavery, Freedom of Association, Compensation & Benefits, Discrimination, Health & Safety, Work Hours, Environment, and Ethics which are in line with the international guiding principles on business and human rights.
Audits
All Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc. suppliers are expected, at a minimum, to comply with applicable laws and regulations as well as Nor-Cal Beverage’s Supplier Code of Conduct.
If the Supplier Code of Conduct establishes a higher standard than is required by applicable law, Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc. expects its suppliers to apply the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., in its sole discretion, reserves the right to not initiate, to suspend or to terminate its relationship with a supplier if the supplier refuses to consent to the Supplier Code of Conduct or to take the appropriate steps to come into compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Certification
We are sensitive to the tragedies of human trafficking and slavery, and mitigating risks within the supply chains of products and request our suppliers adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct.
We expect our first-tier suppliers to align with our Supplier Code of Conduct, including its provisions on forced labor. Under the Code, suppliers are also expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations, which include any laws related to forced labor, including modern slavery and human trafficking.
Internal Accountability
We are committed to fair labor practices within our supply chain. We comply with all applicable national and/or local laws and regulations, including but not limited to those related to labor, immigration, health and safety, and the environment. We are committed to all labor being voluntary. Our hiring practices verify all workers ages and confirm they have the legal right to work in the U.S. We are also committed to ensuring our labor contractor verifies legal age and authorization to work in the U.S. prior to assigning workers at our facilities.
Training
We are sensitive to the tragedies of human trafficking and slavery, and mitigating risks within the supply chains of products. We provide our employees working in the supply chain with training on the potential of human trafficking and slavery within the supply chain and steps they can take if they become aware of potential human trafficking.