The following is a summary of M. Geller's Code of Practices, a reflection of our core values that we apply every day in how we operate as a company and how we interact with our customers as well as our staff.
Bribery: M Geller Ltd will not engage in bribery and/or corruption. M Geller Ltd will not tolerate money laundering and/or financing of terrorism.
Kimberley Process: M Geller Ltd requires all Suppliers, where involved in buying and selling diamonds must fully adhere to the principles of the Kimberley Process Certification and World Diamond Council Resolution on Industry Self-Regulation.
Full Discloser: M Geller Ltd will fully and accurately disclose the material characteristics of the products that we sell.
Human Rights: M Geller Ltd believes in and will respect the fundamental human rights and the dignity of the individual, according to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Child Labor: M Geller Ltd requires its Suppliers to comply with the laws of the country of origin; however, M Geller Ltd will not use labor from persons under 15 years of age, regardless of the law of the country of origin. Suppliers must assure that their factories, and the factories of their direct or indirect subcontractors, do not employ persons younger than 15 years of age.
Forced Labor: M Geller Ltd requires that all employment by Suppliers should be on a voluntary basis. M Geller Ltd will not accept products from Suppliers that use forced labor in producing their products.
Compensation: M Geller Ltd requires that all Suppliers’ compensation should be in compliance with local laws.
Working Hours: M Geller Ltd.’s Suppliers are required to have reasonable work hours, which are in compliance with local laws. Employees must not work more hours in one week than allowable under applicable law, and should be properly compensated for overtime work.
Discrimination: M Geller Ltd.’s Suppliers should have a social and political commitment to basic human rights and must not discriminate against employees in their hiring practices, any other term or condition of employment or harass employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
Health and Safety: M Geller Ltd requires that Suppliers provide a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with local laws. Employment facilities must have adequate first-aid facilities, fire exists, safety equipment, adequate workstations, clean restrooms and adequate living quarters where necessary.
Environmental: M Geller Ltd requires that Suppliers comply with local environmental laws and regulations.
If you would like to download and review the document describing M. Geller's Code of Practices in its entirety, click here.