Responsibility 

For Tate & Lyle, corporate responsibility means applying our Values to every aspect of what we do.   

We think about corporate responsibility in terms of the social, environmental and economic issues that arise in our workplace, our marketplace, our communities and our environment. Our aim is one of continuous improvement in the way we manage these issues and we always aim for the highest standards. In summary, we look at:

  • Workplace:  safety, people, and quality
  • Marketplace: the benefits of our products, the conduct of our commercial relationships and standards within our supply chain
  • Communities: our contribution to the local communities we are part of
  • Environment: how we manage and minimise the environmental impact of our operations, our products, our packaging, and our supply chain.

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.

Our Values

Our Values define what we stand for and how we behave with our customers, suppliers, investors, the communities we operate in and with each other

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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