KEY THEMES 4. Working conditions Our contribution to SDGs 1 and 8 Within the framework of the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement that we signed in July 2019, Royal Lemkes actively participates in several working groups. These groups are developing action plans for a living wage, reducing the impact of plant protection products, tackling climate change and due diligence. A code of conduct has been developed for the floricultural sector, which we have fully embedded in our policies and processes. Including the drafting of rules of conduct. As well as the appointment of confidential advisors. Living wage. The IRBC Agreement for the Floricultural Sector has a term of three years. We have prepared the introduction of social requirements for low-risk countries, scheduled for 2023 and will carry out a baseline measurement per country in 2022. Research into the risks to users posed by plant protection products. Due diligence (responsibility throughout the entire operation). Together with the sourcing department, we are making the supply chain transparent. We worked on a complaints mechanism as part of the IRBC Agreement that will be introduced in the sector in 2022. We help by supporting projects in regions most affected by climate change. In 2022, the code of conduct will be communicated within Royal Lemkes and rolled out to growers and carriers. Implementation of the code of conduct is to be audited on an annual basis.
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