CODE OF ETHICS

Sorghum and Malt Code of Ethics sets minimum non-negotiable standards governed by integrity, honesty, fair dealing, and full compliance with all applicable laws. However, our stated code might not cover all situations but will provide a frame of reference. Sorghum and Malt Code of Ethics for doing business is based on four (4) pillars of our corporate values & beliefs:

HUMAN RIGHTS

Fair employment practice, free from any discrimination based on origin, nationality, religion, race, gender, age, or sex.
Freedom of association, defined work time, work days, overtime, wages and benefits, minimum age for employment.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

Healthy and safe workplace environment; emergency preparedness; housing condition and privacy where provided; product quality and safety; safe and traceable ingredients; Good Manufacturing Practice.

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Follow all basic norms for preserving the environment.
Install Environmental Management System. Observe all environmental laws; obtain necessary permits and honestly report on violations due to any reason. Reasonable consumption of resources, pollution prevention, and waste minimization.

BUSINESS INTEGRITY

Based on commitment to anti-bribery, grievance mechanism; records and origin; intellectual properties; and conflict of interest.

SORGHUM AND MALT POLICY ON ENGAGING PEOPLE

Employment is strictly on the basis of the required skill, competence, and suitability of the individual, without any bias or discrimination based on origin, race, ethnicity, color, sex, age, religion, or nationality.
Value, uphold & protect the personal dignity, confidential information, privacy, and personal rights of each employee.
Employment of immediate family members is allowed only if based on competence and when there is no direct reporting relationship.

FOOD & AGRO EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES

Respect all laws and act legally and honestly at all times. Must not engage in activities that may tarnish the reputation of Sorghum and Malt. Treat company interest above personal or other interests and always act in the best interest of the company.
Embrace diversity and respect the personal dignity of all fellow employees.
Avoid outside engagement and activities, unless requested by the company. Insist on honesty, care, respect, and protect the company’s assets and properties.

BUSINESS ETHICS

Sorghum and Malt believes in free competition and fairness in all its business dealings with other parties. Condemn bribery and corruption in all forms of business dealings.

Compete to do business based on quality and competence. No Sorghum and Malt staff or anyone acting on behalf of Sorghum and Malt will be engaged in improperly influencing any business deal by offering bribes, personal favor, money, loan, kickback, or similar monetary advantages, or sexual favor whatsoever.

Sorghum and Malt employees will not accept any money, loan, kickback, or similar monetary advantage, entertainment/ pleasure offer from other parties. Employees may, however, accept symbolic gifts displaying other party’s company advertisements and reasonable meals during business discussions only.

Employees are expected to report any case of discrimination, harassment, damages, or letting down of the company’s interest. He/she may do so by reporting through the Line Manager or HR Department; and to the CEO when no action seems to be forthcoming.

In case of observed conflict of interest, an employee may seek guidance if necessary from the Line Manager, HR & Legal department