Carcafe's response on coffee suppliers whose workers are in degrading and inadequate conditions
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All companies within the Volcafe Ltd group and the ED&F Man Commodities group have a policy to operate in full compliance with national and international laws. We take allegations of labour rights violations seriously and are committed to eradicating forced labour and all forms of abuse in the coffee supply chain. Volcafe has a zero-tolerance policy for human rights violations in its operations.
Following the receipt of the allegations in question, we have been undertaking a thorough investigation to assess the nature and severity of the claimed conduct. Based on our findings, we will determine and implement appropriate, proportionate remedial measures.
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