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WHAT DOES THE ACCREDITATION MEAN FOR MTO C / O CASTLE TIMBERS ?
To continue as a preferred Supplier to the Massbuild Group , we had to pass the Audit . Having passed the Audit with a Green rating opens several new doors to the Massmart Group and easier access to Makro and other retail outlets . The Audit has already secured a 3-year PLA ( Private Label Agreement ) with Walmart which gives us security as a manufacturing unit .
KEY ELEMENTS THAT THE RETREAT SITE HAD TO COMPLY WITH :
The Audit was conducted by Partner Africa , in line with the Globally recognised SMETA Ethical Audit Programme . The Audit includes Labour Standards , Health & Safety compliance , Environmental Studies and Ethical Business Practices .
A CAPR ( Corrective Action Plan ) was filed & we were given 90 days to comply , implement and publish the following :
• Training , implementation , display & conformance with the ETI Management Systems Code .
• Training , implementation , display & conformance with the MTO Human Rights Policy .
• Display of the Employment Equity Act in an area where staff frequent . Display of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in an area where staff frequent .
According to Tony , this achievement would not have been made possible without the dedication , commitment , patience , understanding , and support received from : Andrew Macdonald , Rushda Sulaiman , Pat Smith , and Ralph Andrag .
Our shelving range is soon to be a household brand name on the international market as well .
24 DECEMBER 2021 / JANUARY 2022 // www . timberiq . co . za