Resources & Policies
GENDER PAY GAP REPORT
Our family business is committed to being an employer of choice, with a guiding principle of an equitable, egalitarian and inclusive approach to reward. We’re committed to equal pay and welcome the introduction of gender pay reporting to encourage businesses to review and develop their processes for ensuring equality. At Bettys & Taylors we employ approximately 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles covering retail, catering, craft baking, manufacturing and support functions. Our 2025 Gender Pay Report is based on a snapshot of data taken in April 2025. It explains more about Gender Pay terminology and shares our data and what’s behind it.
Back to topMODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
Globally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that at least 27.6 million people are living in situations of forced labour, generating around US$236 billion in illegal profits each year. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires UK businesses that are in scope to report annually on the steps they have taken to understand and minimise the risk of modern slavery within their operations and supply chains. Supply chains can be complex and modern slavery can be difficult to detect, but through greater transparency and collaborative working over time, businesses can play an important role in addressing these risks. Our business is committed to working to prevent slavery and human trafficking. Our 2025 statement sets out the steps we have taken during our financial year from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.
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ETHICAL TRADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY
Our Ethical Trade and Human Rights Policy outlines the minimum standards we expect to be in place throughout our supply chain to protect and comply with our moral and legal obligations, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It also sets out our approach to trading fairly to ensure our suppliers and partners are treated in line with our values.
Back to topCODE OF CONDUCT: STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY
Our Code of Conduct sets out the minimum acceptable standards we expect from our suppliers, including labour and human rights, environmental sustainability, ethics, traceability and whistleblowing. We take a risk-based approach to accessing compliance with our Code of Conduct, using measures such as Self-Assessment Questionnaires, visits and audits. Where gaps are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans.
Back to topSECTION 172 STATEMENT
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 sets out a number of general duties that directors owe to a company. These include a duty requiring directors to act in a way in which they consider the needs of its stakeholders as a whole.
Back to topSPEAK OUT POLICY AND PROCEDURE
We’re committed to high standards and a responsible approach to business, guided by our values. We encourage our staff to speak out if they have an issue and take allegations seriously. Though principally aimed at our employees and workers, our Speak Out Policy and Procedure can also be used by shareholders and Family members, as well as suppliers, business partners and others, to report any concerns about our business practice or conduct.
Back to topSTATEMENT OF OUR TEA BUYING PRACTICES
As an active member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, we're committed to providing a CEO-endorsed statement outlining our approach to responsible tea buying. The statement outlines our approach to building long-term relationships with suppliers, forward contracts based on fair terms of trade, certification, human rights and value chain investment.
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