Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. June 2026
Policy Statement
Nicholson’s Wines is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically, and sustainably. We recognise our responsibility to our customers, employees, suppliers, local communities, and the environment. Our aim is to create long-term value while maintaining high standards of corporate citizenship.
Employees
We are committed to:
Providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive working environment.
Promoting equality, diversity, and respect for all employees.
Ensuring fair pay and employment practices.
Supporting employee training, development, and wellbeing.
Preventing discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
Ethical Business Practices
Nicholson’s Wines will:
Act with honesty, integrity, and transparency in all business dealings.
Comply with all applicable UK laws and regulations.
Operate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, and fraud.
Protect customer and business information in accordance with data protection requirements.
Responsible Sourcing
We aim to:
Work with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Encourage compliance with labour, health and safety, and human rights standards throughout our supply chain.
Promote responsible sourcing of wines, packaging, and associated products.
Environmental Responsibility
Nicholson’s Wines is committed to:
Reducing waste and increasing recycling across operations.
Improving energy and water efficiency where practical.
Minimising the environmental impact of packaging and transportation.
Supporting sustainable wine production and environmentally responsible suppliers.
Community Engagement
We will:
Support local communities through charitable activities and community initiatives where appropriate.
Encourage staff participation in community and volunteering activities.
Build positive relationships with customers, neighbours, and local stakeholders.
Human Rights
Nicholson’s Wines supports internationally recognised human rights and is committed to:
Respecting the dignity and rights of all individuals.
Opposing modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking.
Taking reasonable steps to identify and address human rights risks within our business and supply chain.
Monitoring and Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice.