Responsibility 

For Tate & Lyle, corporate social responsibility means applying our four core values – safety, integrity, knowledge and innovation – to the way we run our business.  

In practice, this is about continuous progress in achieving the highest standards of safety; minimising the environmental impact of every aspect of what we do; and treating our employees, suppliers and the communities in which we work as long-term partners.

Safety

We have no higher priority than safety.

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Environment

We take it as given that we must understand and reduce our impact on the natural environment.

Communities

With over 100 years of history in many of the communities in which we operate, we want to continue to be a valued employer in each area.

Code of Conduct

Santa Rosa’s neighbourly approach to safety

Santa Rosa’s neighbourly approach to safety

Our responsibilities in emergency situations do not stop at our gates. We need to do everything in our power to prevent dangerous situations – while working with our neighbours to build a safer environment. Cleiton Tavares is Safety and Quality Manager in Santa Rosa, Brazil, where Tate & Lyle works with local companies and the community in a not-for-profit group we established in 1995.

“Should the unexpected occur, we want to be prepared,” he says. “Members of the Emergency Mutual Help Plan – Ribeirao Preto City and Region (PAME-RPR) meet monthly to discuss safety issues related to prevention, as well as emergency response. At one meeting, our Emergency Brigade conducted a fire simulation – such activities bring the plan to life.”

By talking and planning, the PAME-RPR builds relationships that could save lives.  “Organizing our efforts helps better ensure the protection of our companies, the environment and our community,” Cleiton says.
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