Corporate Social Responsibility
Carmién Cares
At Carmién Tea we dream, work, measure our progress, and set new goals. Focused leadership and good management ensure that we can prioritise the training and development of our people. We are always striving to improve our efficiency and productivity. In the end, we create wealth and a better future for all. Read on to learn more about our project and initiatives.
Carmién is committed to the well-being of its workforce and local communities.
Carmién is committed to producing rooibos products with various health benefits directly from the farm.
Carmién is committed to keeping its farms and work methods earth-friendly and safe.
GOING GREEN
• All recyclable outer packaging is now FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. This means that for every tree used to provide paper, a new one will be planted.
• Printing inks comply with environmental protection and consist of materials that are derived from renewable raw materials.
• Glues used are non-toxic, non-flammable (wet state) and suitable for indirect food contact.
EDUCATION & YOUTH
• 3 Early Child Development Centers (139 children between the ages of 3 month 5 years)
• 3 Afterschool Clubs (226 school children)
• Holiday Programs
• Facilitators are from local communities. They are supervised and trained by Specialists Teachers from the NPO Pebbles Project.
• Support Youth Groups & Career Club
• Supporting local schools through donations, facilities renovations and transport of school children
• Sponsoring Tertiary Studies for two of our students
TRAINING
• Life Skills: Personal Finance, Substance Abuse, Cross Cultural Language Skills, Parenting, Community Leadership, Health Awareness, Literacy Classes, Computer Training
• Capacity Building: Technical, Personal Hygiene, Workplace Safety, Advanced Management, Chemical Handling, First Aid, Committee Training
• Shareholding: Basic Business Principals, Leadership, Public Communication Skills