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Ethics
Ethics are at the cornerstone of everything that SGS does. All SGS employees are trained in and abide by our strict code of ethics. Impartiality, integrity and transparency are the ethical cornerstones that support all parts of our business. We provide the best solutions-ethically, safely, efficiently, on-budget and on-time. When clients need to be sure, they choose SGS.
Equality and Diversity
SGS United Kingdom is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging equality for all individuals or groups of people who we employ or engage to deliver our services. Our aim is that our workforce is truly representative of all sections of society, in an environment where equality, respect and fairness applies to all.
As part of the SGS Group that operates in many parts of the world, the UK business appreciates the benefits of diversity and cultural differences within our workforce. We particularly recognise the contribution diversity can make as we seek to generate new ideas, improve services and grow our business.
No person applying for a job, any people engaged to provide our services, our customers or our suppliers will be treated less favourably than any other person or group, without justification, because of their age, race, disability, gender, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
To achieve our equality objectives, we will:
- Take any necessary steps to make sure that employment and relevant operational policies, procedures and practices are fair and do not disadvantage any individuals or particular groups of people;
- Ensure that our employees, or any agents working on our behalf, understand they have a responsibility for the application of equal opportunities and are aware of the consequences of breaching this policy;
- Communicate our commitment to equality and ensure employees receive appropriate training and guidance on this policy;
- Seek, wherever practicable and within the framework of the law, to adequately reflect in all our activities the composition of the communities we draw from;
- Identify, record and analyse relevant data (workforce composition, job applications, pay bands, etc) and take corrective action to mitigate potential for inequality;
- Regard breaches of this policy as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings. Any employees who have discriminated, harassed or victimised any other person within the scope of this policy will be disciplined and, potentially, dismissed according to the Company’s Disciplinary Procedures.
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