Compliance with laws and regulations

The Supplier shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to its operations. Should a requirement of this Code contradict national laws or regulations the Supplier shall comply with whichever is more stringent.

3. Business Conduct

4. Human and labor rights

GENFOS respects the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the fundamental rights in the eight core conventions of the International Labor Organization which form the basis for GENFOS’s Human Rights Commitment. The Suppliers are expected to respect the same rights and, at a minimum, the Supplier shall:

4.1 adhere to applicable laws regarding working hours, minimum wages, overtime, sufficient breaks and rest time, sick leave and annual holidays, as well as parental leave and mandatory benefits (e.g., socialsecurity), and have appropriate records of these in place;

4.2. ensure that all employees are made aware of the key terms of their employment prior to commitment to work;

4.3 not employ any workers younger than 18 years of age, protect workers of ages 18 from work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals, and establish systems to ensure fulfilment of and follow-up on these requirements.

4.4 not use any compulsory or forced labor, and ensure that recruitment fees and associated costs are not borne by workers;

4.5 provide equal opportunity and treatment in employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, political opinion, national extraction, social origin or any other similar distinction which is not based on the inherent requirements of the work;

4.6. not tolerate any type of harassment of its employees whether direct or indirect, physical or verbal; and

4.7 recognize and respect employees’ right to organize freely and bargain collectively.

5. Occupational health, safety and security

The Supplier shall provide its employees with a healthy, safe and secure workplace in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to its operations.

5.1 comply with health and safety requirements if, and to the extent, separately agreed with GENFOS;

5.2. ensure that appropriate health and safety information and equipment are provided to its employees and contractors; and

5.3 provide employees and contractors with drinking water, clean toilets, adequate ventilation, emergency exits, proper lighting and access to first aid supplies or other provision for emergency care.

6. Environmental impact and climate change

The Supplier shall support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges and undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. The Supplier is encouraged to establish and implement procedures to minimize any adverse impact of its operations on the environment and to demonstrate continuous improvements therein. At a minimum, the Supplier shall, in its operation:

6.1 fulfil applicable environmental requirements set forth in relevant laws, regulations and environmental permits in the jurisdiction where the Supplier operates;

6.2 monitor, control and appropriately treat wastewater, air emissions and waste generated from its operations including, without limitation, the treatment of hazardous waste, in compliance with applicable legislation and process manufacturer’s instructions; and

6.3 consider the climate impact of its operations and undertake greenhouse gas reduction measures where reasonable

7. Reporting

7.1 The Supplier shall report any non-compliance to Mr Alok Srivastava, Managing Director, Green Generics Private Limited, Gurgaon, India.

7.2 GENFOS’s business partners and other stakeholders may report suspected violations (anonymously and confidentially) by mailing it at [email protected]