RESPONSIBILITY & GOVERNANCE

We believe that building a better food system goes hand in hand with responsible governance. This page provides an overview of how The Vegetarian Butcher Collective governs responsibly through clear policies, ethical standards and transparent external reporting.

Our approach to responsibility and governance applies across our operations and value chain and is guided by internationally recognised frameworks.

Our approach

Responsibility and good governance are embedded in how we operate as a business. We are committed to respecting human rights, promoting fair working conditions and conducting our activities with integrity and transparency.

To support this, we have established a set of public policies and procedures that define our commitments, expectations and accountability mechanisms. These policies apply to our employees, suppliers, business partners and other stakeholders connected to our activities.

Policies and commitments

Below you will find our key governance documents and public commitments, including:

Our commitment to respect human and labour rights across our operations and value chain, aligned with international standards.

A clear and accessible mechanism for internal and external stakeholders to raise concerns safely and confidentially.

Our principles for responsible marketing practices and transparent engagement in public affairs.

Our public commitment to fostering an inclusive, fair and respectful workplace and business culture.

Our annual reporting on social and environmental performance, progress and priorities.

Transparency and accountability

Through these policies and our Impact Report, we aim to be transparent about how we manage our impacts and continuously improve our contribution to people and the planet.