Ethics
Ethical business practices
We carry out our business honestly, ethically and with respect for the rights and interests of all of those involved. We expect relations with customers, suppliers and business partners to be mutually beneficial and expect our business practices and standards to be upheld, while the relationship continues.
We carry out our business honestly, ethically and with respect for the rights and interests of all of those involved.
Working with suppliers
J D Wetherspoon promotes long-term relationships with its suppliers, working closely with them to maintain the integrity and continuity of service expected by our customers.
We wish to ensure that both our own activities and those of our suppliers are socially and environmentally responsible. Our policies on social, environmental and ethical issues have been developed; in particular, the environmental policy already commits us to working with our suppliers, contractors and partners to minimise our environmental impact and to encourage ecologically sustainable and, where possible, local sourcing of products and services.
Food practices
J D Wetherspoon has steadily grown a reputation for great food. We aim to provide a range of menu items which appeals to our broad range of customers. We recently won the MenuMasters award for the ‘best menu’ in the town & city bar category, awarded by the Dewberry Brothers.
J D Wetherspoon has steadily grown a reputation for great food.
Much of our food is sourced in the UK, with strict specifications for all of our products, ensuring that high standards of quality and safety are met, eg our cod is sourced from recognised sustainable fisheries; our Lincolnshire sausages contain only British pork, no artificial colours or flavours and have won several prestigious awards. We use high-quality ingredients and are proudly offering regional dishes and locally sourced ingredients, eg farm-assured British beef & Abbot Ale pie; our seasonal vegetables are 100% British.
We feature food dishes which contain 5% fat or less, for those customers seeking a healthier choice. We have switched our cooking oil to a non-hydrogenated and virtually trans-fat-free product, choosing a brand which also keeps the saturated fats level below the 20% recommended by the World Health Organisation. To help our customers to make an informed choice about our menu items, we have introduced a ‘food facts’ section on our company Web site. Information includes calories, fat, protein, sodium, carbohydrate and the fibre content of dishes. Specific information is also provided on this Web site for those with food allergies or intolerances.
All of our food suppliers are accredited by the British Retail Consortium and independently audited annually by EFSIS.
Our award-winning children’s menu includes three main meals using only organic ingredients. In addition, all of our teas and coffees are offered with organic milk.
J D Wetherspoon supports Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the use of cage-free eggs. In 2007, we received a ‘Good Egg’ award for commitment to using free-range eggs.
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Ethics
Ethical business practices
We carry out our business honestly, ethically and with respect for the rights and interests of all of those involved. We expect relations with customers, suppliers and business partners to be mutually beneficial and expect our business practices and standards to be upheld, while the relationship continues.
Working with suppliers
J D Wetherspoon promotes long-term relationships with its suppliers, working closely with them to maintain the integrity and continuity of service expected by our customers.
We wish to ensure that both our own activities and those of our suppliers are socially and environmentally responsible. Our policies on social, environmental and ethical issues have been developed; in particular, the environmental policy already commits us to working with our suppliers, contractors and partners to minimise our environmental impact and to encourage ecologically sustainable and, where possible, local sourcing of products and services.
Food practices
J D Wetherspoon has steadily grown a reputation for great food. We aim to provide a range of menu items which appeals to our broad range of customers. We recently won the MenuMasters award for the ‘best menu’ in the town & city bar category, awarded by the Dewberry Brothers.
Much of our food is sourced in the UK, with strict specifications for all of our products, ensuring that high standards of quality and safety are met, eg our cod is sourced from recognised sustainable fisheries; our Lincolnshire sausages contain only British pork, no artificial colours or flavours and have won several prestigious awards. We use high-quality ingredients and are proudly offering regional dishes and locally sourced ingredients, eg farm-assured British beef & Abbot Ale pie; our seasonal vegetables are 100% British.
We feature food dishes which contain 5% fat or less, for those customers seeking a healthier choice. We have switched our cooking oil to a non-hydrogenated and virtually trans-fat-free product, choosing a brand which also keeps the saturated fats level below the 20% recommended by the World Health Organisation. To help our customers to make an informed choice about our menu items, we have introduced a ‘food facts’ section on our company Web site. Information includes calories, fat, protein, sodium, carbohydrate and the fibre content of dishes. Specific information is also provided on this Web site for those with food allergies or intolerances.
Our award-winning children’s menu includes three main meals using only organic ingredients. In addition, all of our teas and coffees are offered with organic milk.
J D Wetherspoon supports Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the use of cage-free eggs. In 2007, we received a ‘Good Egg’ award for commitment to using free-range eggs.
Employment practices
As a company, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to the elimination of direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation of employees, job applicants, customers and contractors alike. We actively promote equal opportunities throughout the organisation through the application of employment policies which ensure that individuals receive treatment which is fair, equitable and consistent.
For the seventh consecutive year, J D Wetherspoon has been included in the FTSE4Good Index, designed to identify those companies with good records in corporate social responsibility.
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