Social Policy

Policy 1

This policy is owned by the Imperial Child Rights and Women Empowerment.
PURPOSE Imperial Child Rights and Women Empowerment are committed to improving our environmental and social (“E&S”) performance wherever possible, as this contributes positively to communities, country and our organisation as a whole.
ICRAWE views sustainability as a means to contribute to social, environmental and economic progress. Our Modern Slavery Statement epitomizes our commitment to combat slavery and human trafficking. ICRAWE also fully commits to implementing equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of our entire organisation and associated responsibilities.
At ICRAWE, we seek to help producers manage their farms to optimise their productivity and diversify their on-farm incomes so that they continue to see farming as a viable and worthwhile livelihood. Without the economic and social well-being of our suppliers, our own business model would become unsustainable. Any questions about the contents of this policy or any concerns that anything contained in this policy has not been followed should be referred to ICRAWE via email at environmental-and-social@icrawe.org

Policy 2

2.1 ICRAWE’s Human Resources policy sets out the guidelines to manage employees, along with applicable laws and benefits. This policy is (except where in conflict with local law) incorporated in local policy manuals.
2.2 The following principles are included in the ICRAWE Group HR Policy:
2.2.1 Reasonable working conditions and terms of employment that meet or exceed national law are provided to all employees;
2.2.2 Discrimination, forced labour, child labour, unsafe working conditions are prohibited;
2.2.3 Workers have the right to form and join organisations of their choosing and bargain collectively;
2.2.4 A grievance mechanism for workers to express their concerns to management.

2 Primary Producers
As ICRAWE works directly with farmers, we are well positioned to understand and address farmer needs. We seek to provide transparency and accountability in our dealings to ensure that farming provides opportunities for dignified and profitable livelihoods for generations to come. Working with producers through the sustainability teams of ICRAWE, we seek to improve practices to limit problems related to working conditions, child labour, and breaches of human rights. We work with farmers to provide solutions that add value to their production and their lives. Every farming community is different, but where possible this includes:
(a) Engaging with farmers directly and through farmer organisations;
(b) Training and one-on-one coaching to improve agricultural practices, resulting in better farm management, yields and quality;
(c) Access to better inputs and credit;
(d) Access to better genetics and technologies.