Corporate social responsibility

Meeting Group S.p.A. has always operated with a steadfast commitment to the principles and values of social responsibility and business ethics, with a growing focus on the impact of its activities on society and the local community.

Indeed, Meeting Group S.p.A. considers human and social values as fundamental elements to ensure safe, adequate, and optimal working conditions for all its employees, both internal and external to the company. We are dedicated to providing fair treatment free from discrimination and upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms.

This commitment has driven our company to increasingly prioritize Ethical and Social Sustainability, to the extent that we have embarked on the virtuous path of implementing a Social Responsibility Management System based on the requirements outlined in the international standard SA 8000 (Social Accountability)

Meeting Group S.p.A. aims to share its dedication to this cause with its stakeholders by promoting the development of a socially responsible work environment that has no negative impact on the external society and community while fostering the professional growth of all internal resources, in accordance with national and international laws and human rights.

Click here to read our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

Click here to read about our commitments regarding Child Labor

For these reasons, the company, in relation to the outcomes resulting from the application of the Standard, strives to:

● Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the company’s Social Responsibility policy;

● Promote the understanding of the company’s actual commitments among all stakeholders based on the requirements of the SA8000 Standard;

● Highlight the company’s commitment to ensuring the continuous improvement of the Social Responsibility Management System, taking into account feedback, suggestions, considerations, and input from all internal and external stakeholders.

Based on the SA8000:2014 Standard, the Management of Meeting Group S.p.A. guarantees compliance with the following requirements:

● The prohibition of child/adolescent labor and respect for the rights of young workers;

● The complete elimination of any form of forced or compulsory labor that may restrict and harm individuals’ rights and freedoms;

● The implementation of well-defined and structured practices related to health and safety in the workplace;

● Respect for the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining;

● The rejection of any form of discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination of employment, or retirement based on race, national, territorial or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, union membership, political opinions, or age;

● The abolition and non-use of any incorrect and illegal disciplinary practices;

● Compliance with working hours appropriate to the tasks performed and in line with the contractual conditions stipulated with employees and national reference laws;

● Ensuring fair compensation in line with the sector’s contractual conditions.

The responsibility for verifying the conformity and effectiveness of the implemented Management System with respect to the reference standard lies with the Management and the Social Performance Team, a vital body composed of both employee representatives and members of the management.