Mistral

Mistral is a member of BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative).

The BSCI is a non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Brussels. It was launched more than five years ago at a time of intense exchange on how to achieve convergence in the field of corporate social responsibility.
They are open to all retail, brand, importing and trading companies dedicated to the improvement of working conditions in their supply chain worldwide.
The BSCI is a participatory platform of businesses where all members are invited to play an active role to further develop the BSCI system and its services.

The Code includes the ten following key elements to improve the worker´s situation:

- Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
- Prohibition of all forms of discrimination
- Prohibition of child labour
- Prohibition of forced labour and disciplinary measures
- Compensation: minimum wages/living wages
- Working hours
- Health and safety at the workplace
- Environmental and safety issues
- Implementation of a policy for social accountability
- Establishment of an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy

From this year on, Mistral has implemented the BSCI standards in the general sales conditions.