Respect for Human Rights
Human Rights Policy
Black Forest Investments NZ Ltd is the importer and distributor of wood products including Kwila/Merbau timber for decking and Plywood for use in construction, within the NZ building industry. We are committed to providing great service whilst ensuring excellent quality at affordable prices.
We are also committed to our people and their well-being. We believe that our business operations are powered by these individuals and should not harm fundamental human rights which all human beings are born with.
Within our human rights policy, we commit to actions respecting human rights.
Basic Concept
We respect the human rights of all individuals involved in our business operations and we comply with all New Zealand laws around employment practices. We are committed to doing our best to uphold global standards regarding human rights when local legal frameworks are not adequate or when there are conflicts between the two.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees and Senior Management of Black Forest. We expect the same commitments to be shared by our stakeholders including suppliers and business partners.
Due-Diligence
We aim to identify and prevent or mitigate the human rights risks of our business activities (importing and distribution of wood products within NZ), taking appropriate actions to address any adverse impacts that we are known to have caused, facilitated, or contributed to.
We also work to prevent or mitigate adverse human rights risks that can be directly linked to Black Forest products and services by our business relationships.
We put in place internal and external channels for reporting concerns or malpractices so they can be remediated accordingly.
Our Commitment to Employees
- Non-discriminatory treatment and anti-harassment
We value the diversity of the people with whom we work, and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, gender (including gender identity), national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other distinguishing characteristics.
We make unbiased hiring decisions based on the individual’s qualifications or abilities to perform work required by the job.
Employees who are foreign nationals shall not be subject to wrongful treatment because of their status.
- No forced or child labour
We do not condone unlawful employment practices including forced, compulsory or child labour.
- Fair compensation and safe workplaces
We abide by all applicable laws on working hours, minimum wages and workplace health and safety to provide a conducive and motivating work environment for our employees.
- Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining
We respect employees’ rights to form or join labour unions, and to bargain collectively in support of their mutual interests.