Ethical status retained

Arco has retained its Big Tick status in Business in the Community's (BITC) 2011 awards for excellence, for its dedication to ethical supply chain management. The Big Tick award recognises companies that have shown innovation, creativity and sustained commitment to corporate responsibility.

Joan Irving, supply director, said: "It is a great honour to receive the reaccreditation from BITC. Since the Big Tick accreditaiton in 2009 we have worked hard to ensure our products continue to be ethically sourced, as well as ensuring a safe working environment for all employees. The reaccreditation is an acknowledgement of the hard work and determination that the supply chain team has demonstrated over the last few years.