Our Commitment

At TBCo, we believe that all people should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are committed to respecting internationally recognised human rights across our operations, supply chain, products, services, and business relationships.

As a certified B Corporation, we recognise our responsibility to identify, prevent, mitigate, and address actual or potential adverse human rights impacts connected to our business activities. We are committed to conducting our business in a way that respects the rights and wellbeing of workers, customers, communities, and all individuals and communities affected by our own operations and our value chain

This commitment applies to all TBCo employees, directors, contractors, suppliers, business partners, and any other parties connected to our operations.

We recognise that certain individuals and groups may be at greater risk of adverse human rights impacts, including women, migrant workers, temporary workers, young workers, and other vulnerable groups. We seek to consider these risks within our human rights due diligence activities and decision-making processes.

 

International Standards

TBCo's approach to human rights is guided by and aligned with the following internationally recognised frameworks:

United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

TBCo is committed to respecting the principles set out in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including our responsibility to avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts and to address impacts where they occur.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

TBCo supports and respects the rights and freedoms contained within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Bill of Human Rights.

International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (2022)

TBCo is committed to upholding the five fundamental principles and rights at work:

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

We respect workers' rights to form, join, and participate in trade unions and workers' organisations and to engage in collective bargaining where permitted by law.

Elimination of Forced Labour

We prohibit all forms of forced labour, bonded labour, prison labour, trafficking, modern slavery, and compulsory labour throughout our operations and supply chain.

Abolition of Child Labour

We prohibit child labour and support the effective abolition of all forms of child labour.

Elimination of Discrimination

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and maintaining workplaces free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and unfair treatment.

Safe and Healthy Working Environment

We support the provision of safe and healthy working conditions and the protection of workers' physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Modern Slavery

TBCo has zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, or any form of exploitation.

We are committed to taking reasonable steps to identify, assess, and address the risk of modern slavery within our business operations and supply chain. Where risks are identified, we will work with relevant stakeholders to implement appropriate corrective actions and improvements.

 

Our People

TBCo is committed to providing a workplace where individuals are treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.

We seek to foster an inclusive working environment that supports equal opportunity, employee wellbeing, diversity, and professional development. We are committed to maintaining safe working conditions and promoting a culture where concerns can be raised openly and respectfully.

 

Our Human Rights Expectations

We expect our employees, suppliers, contractors, and business partners to uphold the principles contained within this commitment.

We seek to work with partners who share our values and commitment to responsible business practices. We expect suppliers and business partners to uphold standards consistent with this commitment and to take reasonable steps to identify and address human rights risks within their own operations and supply chains.

We expect our business partners to support:

• Respect for human rights

• Ethical employment practices

• Fair treatment of workers

• Responsible sourcing

• Safe and healthy working conditions

• Environmental responsibility

• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

 

Human Rights Due Diligence

TBCo seeks to identify, assess, prioritise, prevent, mitigate, and monitor human rights risks through activities including:

• Supplier onboarding and assessment

• Supplier Codes of Conduct

• Ethical audits and monitoring

• Responsible sourcing practices

• Stakeholder engagement

• Grievance and whistleblowing mechanisms

• Ongoing review of policies and procedures

• Training and awareness activities where appropriate

We recognise that human rights risks can evolve over time and are committed to continually strengthening our approach as our business grows.

Remediation and Corrective Action

Where TBCo identifies that it has caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts, we will seek to provide or support appropriate remediation.

Where impacts are directly linked to our operations, products, services, or business relationships, we will work with relevant parties to encourage appropriate corrective action and improvement.

Actions may include corrective measures, supplier engagement, enhanced monitoring, policy improvements, training, or other appropriate responses depending on the circumstances.

 

Raising Concerns

Employees, suppliers, workers, customers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns relating to human rights through TBCo's Stakeholder Grievance Procedure and Speak Up mechanisms.

Concerns may be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

TBCo prohibits retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith or participates in an investigation relating to human rights concerns.

We are committed to ensuring that concerns are reviewed fairly, appropriately, and in accordance with our grievance and whistleblowing procedures.

 

Governance

The Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the implementation of this commitment.

The Leadership Team is responsible for:

• Monitoring human rights risks and emerging issues

• Supporting effective due diligence processes

• Reviewing significant concerns and grievances

• Supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement

• Promoting awareness of human rights responsibilities across the business

Where concerns relate to the Chief Executive Officer, oversight will be provided by the Board of Directors or an appointed independent representative.

Significant human rights risks or recurring concerns may be reported to the Board of Directors as part of governance oversight.

 

Transparency and Continuous Improvement

TBCo is committed to continuously improving its approach to human rights.

We seek to monitor human rights risks, review the effectiveness of our policies and processes, and identify opportunities for improvement across our operations and supply chain.

Where appropriate, TBCo may report on relevant human rights activities, progress, risks, and priorities through sustainability, impact, or annual reporting.

 

Review

This commitment will be reviewed annually, or sooner where required by changes in legislation, stakeholder expectations, business operations, or identified human rights risks.

 

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Policy Owner: Chief Executive Officer
Approved By: Board of Directors
Approval Date: 23.06.26
Review Frequency: Annual
Next Review Date: 23.06.27
Version: 2.0