35-BOURBON Supplier Code of Conduct / 748
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lier Code of Conduct
B-POL-01.00
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Revision 01. Original date:
22
September
2
011. Revision date:
2
3 September
2
011.
Policy prepared by: Vice President Purchase and Supply Chain. Approved by: COMEX. Validated by: Corporate Quality Director.
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BOURBON is committed to ensuring that workers are treated with respect and dignity, that working
conditions are safe, that all activities are environmentally responsible and that the highest standards of
ethical behaviour are maintained. BOURBON expects the same level of social responsibility from its
suppliers (Suppliers).
BOURBON suppliers must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in all their activities and
locations of operation. This compliance will be considered as a minimum standard from which to measuring
excellence in corporate social responsibility.
I.
L
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nd Hu
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Suppliers must uphold the human rights of workers and treat them with dignity and respect as understood by
the international community.
Hu
ma
n
R
i
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s
BOURBON expects its suppliers to support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human
rights and to ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuse.
L
ab
our
Suppliers are expected to prohibit any use of forced, bonded or indentured labour. Suppliers shall not
employ children and must be compliant with applicable laws in the countries in which they operate.
II. He
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S
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nd
E
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m
ent
Suppliers must commit themselves to creating safe working conditions and maintaining a healthy work
environment for all of their workers. BOURBON also expects its Suppliers to have an effective environmental
policy and to comply with existing environmental protection legislation and regulations.
Pro
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e Work
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All employees want and deserve a workplace where they feel respected, satisfied and appreciated.
Suppliers shall promote excellence in the workplace and create an environment that supports honesty,
integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility.
Worker He
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nd S
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y
Co
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Suppliers are encouraged to initiate and support worker health and safety committees to promote continuous
health and safety education and to encourage worker input regarding health and safety issues in the
workplace.
E
n
v
iron
m
ent
Suppliers shall strive to reduce the environmental impact of their designs, manufacturing processes and
waste emissions.
III.
E
t
h
ic
s
Suppliers must be committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct when dealing with workers,
subcontractors and customers.
B
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s
ine
ss
Inte
g
rit
y
Suppliers shall not violate applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations in countries where they operate.
Suppliers shall not offer or accept bribes or other means to obtain an undue or improper advantage.
Suppliers must uphold fair business standards in advertising, sales, and competition.
Conflict
s
of Intere
s
t
Suppliers are expected to disclose to BOURBON any situation that may appear as a conflict of interest.
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