Code of Conduct
The Grupo GURUVA Code of Conduct brings together the principles and guidelines that shape the way we act, our relationships and our decisions. A commitment to integrity, respect and responsibility in everything we do.
Reference standards
This document follows the 10 elements of the SA8000 standard (Social Accountability International) and of the ILO (International Labour Organization), establishing the following principles:
Legal compliance
Commitment to strict compliance with the CLT (Brazil's Consolidation of Labor Laws), the standards of the Ministry of Labor (MT) and the collective agreements of rural workers.
Freedom of association
Guaranteed freedom to join the Petrolina Rural Workers' Union (STR), representation by union delegates and participation in collective bargaining.
Prohibition of discrimination
Prohibition of any kind of discrimination in hiring or in daily routines (age, religion, caste, background, social status, disability, origin, nationality, affiliation, sex, color, appearance, bullying).
Compensation
Payment on time, above the national minimum wage and in accordance with the collective agreement. Prohibition of illegal deductions as a disciplinary measure. All information is shown on the payslip.
Overtime
Respect for a normal working week of up to 44 hours and a maximum of 12 overtime hours per week (on a voluntary basis). Overtime is recorded and paid in accordance with the law/collective agreement.
Health and safety
Based on the PGR (Risk Management Program). Includes signage, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), sanitary facilities, drinking water, rest/meal areas, decent housing, safe transport and regular training.
Child labor
Strict prohibition of children's access to production areas and of any child labor. The children of residents must attend the local school.
Forced labor
Prohibition of the withholding of documents/deposits, corporal punishment, mental, verbal or physical coercion, mistreatment, the use of armed security or sexual abuse.
Environment
Adoption of the PCA (Environmental Conservation Plan) and the PGRS (Solid Waste Management Plan). Actions include proper disposal of packaging (through ACAFAVS), treatment of spray mixture/wash water in evaporation tanks and regular calibration of equipment to prevent groundwater pollution.
Management
Commitment of the board and the team to the requirements of the ETI standard (Ethical Trading Initiative), the fight against corruption, the continuous improvement of social processes and the frequent review of policies, with active listening to workers.