Social Responsibility
Tempo Group Holdings is now B Corp™ Certified
Tempo strengthens its commitment to people, planet and purpose
Tempo Group Holdings is now a Certified B Corporation™, joining a global community of businesses verified as meeting B Lab™ Standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
The certification marks an important milestone in Tempo’s responsible business journey and reflects our belief that commercial success and positive impact can, and should, go hand in hand.
The B Corp™ Certification process assessed Tempo’s governance, employee practices, environmental management, community engagement and customer stewardship.
As a Certified B Corporation™, Tempo will continue to advance responsible sourcing, reduce environmental impacts, support employee wellbeing, strengthen ethical governance and create positive outcomes for our stakeholders.
We believe business can deliver more than commercial value. It can create positive change.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
B Corp™ Certification requires companies to maintain rigorous standards and undergo regular recertification, reinforcing Tempo’s commitment to continuous improvement and long-term accountability.
As Tempo continues to expand internationally, we will use our B Corp™ platform to strengthen our environmental, social and governance initiatives, foster innovation and create lasting value for our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and the communities in which we operate.
The Tempo Group places the upmost importance on operating a legal and ethical business which contributes positively to society.
All Tempo Group employees, contractors and suppliers must comply with and uphold all laws promoting social and ethical compliance (SEC) in all jurisdictions where the Tempo Group operates. Tempo takes practical steps to ensure that agents, contractors and intermediaries and business partners do not engage in conduct on our behalf that would contravene any legal and ethical requirements.
Our SEC Program
We work to continuously improve the quality and safety of our products and comply with all mandatory standards and reporting requirements globally.
Download the Supplier Code of Conduct
Health and Safety
We are committed to the health and safety of all workers throughout the supply chain through the provision of a safe working environment and safe methods of work including the safe handling of chemicals, accurate signage, and waste management practices.
Modern Slavery & Employment Law
We will not tolerate discrimination, child labour, or any form of forced labour practices. Additionally, we expect our suppliers to maintain accurate employment and payroll records which ensure that work is performed legally and ethically.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
All Tempo Group trade partners must comply with and uphold laws against bribery and corruption in all jurisdictions and take all practical steps to ensure that agents, contractors or intermediaries do not engage in conduct on our behalf that would contravene these requirements.
We work to continuously improve the quality and safety of our products and comply with all mandatory standards and reporting requirements globally. Our approach to quality and safety is underpinned by comprehensive quality and compliance framework, which outlines the requirements expected of our suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, agents, and quality teams.
This also extends to sourcing our products ethically. In the 2014 financial year, we implemented a number of measures aimed at enhancing working conditions and safety in manufacturer factories, including a strengthened SEC Program and team. Core to this program is the aggressive audit of our suppliers’ factories and workplace conditions. The most common issues identified during audits included excessive overtime and incomplete or inadequate records. A corrective action plan is provided to all factories that fail to meet our SEC Program and follow-up audits are scheduled to ensure compliance.
In order to strengthen our approach in line with international standards any supplier who fails to adhere to the following key SEC areas will be deregistered, meaning no further orders will be placed: