SCC Core violations

Core violations of our Supplier Code of Conduct include:

• Abuse or Harassment – Any form of physical, verbal, or psychological abuse or harassment of workers.
• Underage Labour – Employment of individuals below the legal working age or in violation of international child labour standards.
• Debt-Bonded or Forced Labour – Practices that coerce individuals to work through debt, threats, or restriction of movement and freedom.
• Falsification of Data – Deliberate misrepresentation of records, certifications, or information relevant to compliance with our standards.
• Retaliation Against Workers – Punishing workers for reporting concerns, exercising their rights, or participating in lawful workplace activities.
• Obstruction of Assessments or Bribery – Any action taken to hinder an audit, investigation, or compliance review, including attempts to bribe auditors or inspectors.
• Inadequate Safety Leadership – Systemic failures in safety management resulting from poor leadership, oversight, or governance.
• Unsafe or Unhealthy Working Conditions – Environments that present significant and imminent risks of serious injury, illness, or property damage.
• Negligent Equipment Maintenance – Failure to maintain machinery or safety equipment, leading to hazardous conditions or operational risks.
• Lack of Required Environmental Controls – Operating without necessary permits, safeguards, or oversight to protect workers and the environment.
• Use of Prohibited Substances – Utilising chemicals or materials banned under local laws or international standards.
• Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste – Improper handling or disposal of waste that poses environmental or public health risks.

Reporting violations

We continue to work closely with our suppliers and stakeholders to uphold our standards and honour our commitment to respecting the rights and dignity of people across our global supply chain.

We encourage the public, supplier employees, or affected communities to report any concerns via our website. All reports will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

When violations of our standards are discovered, we act swiftly to hold suppliers accountable.

Audits and Reviews

Everything that goes into designing, making, growing, packing, delivering, supporting, and recycling MayHawk products is considered part of our global supply chain.

We review supplier records and data as an essential part of our assessment and audit process. But we are a very small company in a vast industry, and our influence and voice can only reach so far in a space dominated by multinational corporations.

However, in addition to setting our own rigorous standards, we also support the improvement and development of industry-wide standards within the craft chocolate field.

This is us, trying our best*

This report does not cover every aspect of our business and the forward-looking statements made in this Ethics & Standards page involve risks and uncertainties. We will always react to new situations arising but this means actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Including the possibility of not meeting stated goals or commitments, or being unable to execute our strategies within the expected timeframe, or at all, due to factors beyond our control.

*This is simply us really trying to do our best in a highly unpredictable industry, working with outside agencies, within a supply chain that spans challenging environments, differing national and regional laws, and fragile socio-economic communities.