CSR
LABOR
- 1) Freely Chosen Employment
Forced, bonded (including debt bondage) or indentured labor, involuntary prison labor, or labor related to slavery or human trafficking shall not be used. This includes transporting, harboring, recruiting, transferring or receiving vulnerable persons by means of threat, force, coercion, abduction or fraud for the purpose of exploitation. All work must be voluntary and workers shall be free to leave work or terminate their employment at any time
- 2) Child Labor Avoidance
Child labor is not to be used in any stage of manufacturing. The term “child” refers to any person under the age of 15 (or 14 where the law of the country permits), or under the age for completing compulsory education, or under the minimum age for employment in the country, whichever is the highest. The use of legitimate workplace apprenticeship programs, which comply with all laws and regulations, is supported. Workers under the age of 18 shall not perform work that is likely to jeopardize their health or safety.
- 3) Wages and Benefits
Compensation paid to workers shall comply with all applicable wage laws, including those related to minimum wages, overtime hours and legally mandated benefits. The basis on which workers are paid is to be provided in a timely manner via pay stub or similar documentation.
- 4) Humane Treatment
There is to be no harsh and inhumane treatment of workers including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse; nor is there to be the threat of any such treatment. Disciplinary policies and procedures in support of these requirements shall be clearly defined and communicated to workers.
- 5) Non-Discrimination
Companies shall not engage in discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership or marital status in hiring and employment practices such as promotions, rewards, and access to training. In addition, workers or potential workers should not be subjected to medical tests that could be used in a discriminatory way.
HEALTH and SAFETY
- 1) Occupational Safety
Worker exposure to potential safety hazards (e.g., electrical and other energy sources, fire, vehicles, and fall hazards) is to be controlled through proper design, engineering and administrative controls, preventive maintenance and safe work procedures (including lockout/tag-out), and ongoing safety training. Where hazards cannot be adequately controlled through these means, workers are to be provided with appropriate and, well-maintained, personal protective equipment. Workers shall not be disciplined for raising safety concerns.
- 2) Emergency Preparedness
Potential emergency situations and events are to be identified and assessed, and their impact minimized by implementing emergency plans and response procedures including: emergency reporting, employee notification and evacuation procedures, worker training and drills, appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment, adequate exit facilities and recovery plans.
- 3) Occupational Injury and Illness
Procedures and systems are to be put in place to prevent, manage, track and report occupational injury and illness, including provisions to: encourage worker reporting; classify and record injury and illness cases; provide necessary medical treatment; investigate cases and implement corrective actions to eliminate their causes; and facilitate the return of workers to work.
- 4) Industrial Hygiene
Worker exposure to chemical, biological and physical agents is to be identified, evaluated, and controlled. Engineering or administrative controls must be used to control overexposures. When hazards cannot be adequately controlled by such means, worker health is to be protected by appropriate personal protective equipment programs.
- 5) Machine Safeguarding
Production and other machinery shall be evaluated for safety hazards. Physical guards, interlocks and barriers are to be provided and properly maintained where machinery presents an injury hazard to workers.
- 6) Sanitation, Food, and Housing
Workers are to be provided with ready access to clean toilet facilities, potable water and sanitary food preparation, storage, and eating facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL
- 1) Environmental Permits and Reporting
All required environmental permits (e.g. discharge monitoring), approvals and registrations are to be obtained, maintained and kept current and their operational and reporting requirements are to be observed..
- 2) Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction
Waste of all types, including water and energy, are to be reduced or eliminated at the source or by practices such as modifying production, maintenance and facility processes, materials substitution, conservation, recycling and re-use of materials.
- 3) Hazardous Substances
Chemicals and other materials posing a hazard if released to the environment are to be identified and managed to ensure their safe handling, movement, storage, use, recycling or reuse and disposal.
- 4) Wastewater and Solid Waste
Wastewater and solid waste generated from operations, industrial processes and sanitation facilities are to be characterized, monitored, controlled and treated as required prior to their discharge or disposal.
- 5) Air Emissions
Air emissions of volatile organic chemicals, aerosols, corrosives, particulates, ozone depleting chemicals and combustion by-products generated from operations are to be characterized, monitored, controlled and treated as required prior to discharge.
- 6) Product Content Restrictions
Participants are to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and customer requirements regarding the prohibition or restriction of specific substances, including labeling for recycling and disposal.
ETHICS
- 1) Business Integrity
The highest standards of integrity are to be upheld in all business interactions. Participants shall have a zero tolerance policy and prohibit any and all forms of bribery, corruption, extortion and embezzlement (including promising, offering, giving or accepting any bribes). All business dealings should be transparently executed and accurately reflected on Participant’s business books and records. Monitoring and enforcement procedures shall be implemented to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws.
- 2) No Improper Advantage
Bribes or other means of obtaining undue or improper advantage are neither to be offered nor accepted.
- 3) Disclosure of Information
Information regarding business activities, structure, financial situation and performance is to be disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations and prevailing industry practices. Falsification of records or misrepresentation of conditions or practices in the supply chain is unacceptable.
- 4) Intellectual Property
Intellectual property rights are to be respected; transfer of technology and knowledge is to be done in a manner that protects intellectual property rights.
- 5) Fair Business, Advertising and Competition
Standards of fair business, advertising and competition are to be upheld. Appropriate means to safeguard customer information must be available.
- 6) Protection of Identity
Programs that ensure the confidentiality and protection of supplier and employee whistleblower are to be maintained.