Giants Global Trade — Sourcing Responsibly
At GIANTS, we trade the world’s most essential resources. With that power comes an obligation — to protect every community, every ecosystem, and every person in our supply chain.
Giants Global Trade — Ethics & Responsibility
At GIANTS, we move the world’s most essential resources—from the crops that feed nations to the energy that powers cities. With that reach comes a responsibility we take seriously: to trade in a way that strengthens communities, protects the planet, and upholds the dignity of every person in our supply chain.
01 — Planet
Environmental Stewardship
Every commodity we trade leaves a footprint. We measure it, manage it, and work relentlessly to reduce it — because the ecosystems that sustain our trade must outlast any single deal.
Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
For our cash crops portfolio — including soy, cocoa, and palm oil — we deploy satellite monitoring and on-the-ground auditing to ensure zero sourcing from protected rainforests or recently cleared land.
Low-Carbon Energy Transition
We are actively rebalancing our energy portfolio: treating LNG as a responsible bridge fuel while scaling investments in biofuels and renewable energy infrastructure for the long term.
Responsible Mining Standards
We prioritise mining partners who operate water recycling programmes and implement comprehensive tailings management, preventing contamination and protecting local ecosystems.
02 — People
Human Rights & Labour Practices
GIANTS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for human rights violations. Dignity and safety are non-negotiable, from the mine to the port, and from the farm to the warehouse.
Child & Forced Labour Prevention
We conduct regular, unannounced third-party audits across farms and mining sites to verify compliance with ILO conventions and international labour law — no exceptions.
Health & Safety Standards
Every logistics and production partner must meet strict occupational health and safety benchmarks before joining the GIANTS network. We audit, not just assume.
Fair Value for Local Producers
Through structured finance and transparent pricing, we ensure that wealth generated at the origin remains in the origin community — not extracted along the way.
03 — Accountability
Transparency & Traceability
Trust is built on visibility. We are investing in technology that maps every link in our supply chain — from origin to end-user — so that our clients always know exactly what they are trading and where it came from.
Blockchain Chain of Custody
We implement distributed digital ledgers to track precious metals from extraction to delivery, guaranteeing they are conflict-free and ethically sourced.
Origin Mapping & Provenance Certificates
Clients receive full documentation of where their goods originated, including sustainability credentials, certificates of origin, and audit trails.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Every GIANTS partner — without exception — signs and adheres to our ethical framework. Our values are not aspirational. They are contractual.
04 — Performance
ESG Goals & Reporting
We don’t just state our values — we measure and publish them. Our annual ESG report holds us accountable to real targets, tracked over time.
| Focus Area | Commitment | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions | Reduce Scope 1 & 2 carbon intensity | 30% reduction by 2030 |
| Compliance | Tier-1 supplier audits against Code of Conduct | 100% coverage, annually |
| Clean Energy | Scale renewable energy trade volume | 2× growth within 5 years |
“Sustainability is not a department at GIANTS. It is the lens through which we view every trade, every investment, and every partnership.”
Paul Withner — Chief Marketing Officer, GIANTS Global Trade