We conduct our sales, service, and marketing activities utilizing sound business practices and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  We provide fair remuneration and always comply with the applicable laws regarding hours, benefits, age, and national statutory minimum wage.  We do not employ or condone the employment of child labor or forced labor.  No person shall be employed who is below the federal or state minimum legal age for employment.  Workers are free to leave their employment after reasonable notice and are never required to lodge “deposits” as a condition to work.  Discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation is strictly prohibited.

 

We comply with all applicable health and safety regulations to provide all our employees with a working environment that meets or exceeds applicable standards for occupational safety and health.  ACER also provides appropriate safety information and training to all employees and implements a management system that prevents workplace hazards and provides business continuity during emergency events.  A copy of our Corporate Health & Safety Plan us available upon request (click here).

 

3. Substance Abuse

ACER maintains a strict drug and alcohol policy to preserve a substance-free workplace.  We prohibit work activities by any employee suspected of being under the influence of any substance, which may prevent them from conducting their work safely and effectively.

 

Work Practices

1. Diversity and Inclusion

At ACER, we believe our people are our greatest professional advantage.  We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace and apply fair labor practices and comply with applicable national and local labor laws.  We actively strive to implement socially responsible purchasing practices and endeavor to maintain and strengthen anti-corruption practices working with our clients and suppliers as partners.

 

2. Community Involvement

As a member of our community, we support local programs and initiatives, and whenever possible, in conjunction with our customers.  We will support local business and utilize other local resources, including job applicants, whenever and wherever possible.

 

3. Environmental Stewardship

As environmental consultants, ACER considers it our responsibility to conduct business in an environmentally conscious and increasingly sustainable way.  ACER’s commitment to the environment drives us to continually identify opportunities for improving our environmental performance and we are committed to taking advantage of new, innovative strategies and better management practices to reduce our carbon footprint.

 

4. Fair Opportunity Practices and Supply Chain

We actively strive to implement socially responsible supply chain practices working only with suppliers that conduct their business with integrity, comply with all diversity and labor regulations and enforce human rights policies.   ACER always maintains fair and respectful relationships with our suppliers working with them as partners.