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B
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URB
ON Su
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lier Code of Conduct
P
olic
y
B-POL-01.0028
Version 04. Original date: 22 September 2011. Version date: 18 June 2015. Valid version only on QMS site.
Policy prepared by: Vice President Fleet Management. Approved by: COMEX. Validated by: Quality Director of BOURBON.
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BOURBON respects all employees, seamen and workers and is committed to ensuring that working
conditions are safe, that all activities are environmentally responsible and that the highest standards of
ethical behavior are maintained. BOURBON expects the same level of social responsibility from its Suppliers
(Suppliers).
BOURBON Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and BOURBON Compliance
Program in all their activities and locations of operation. This compliance will be considered as a minimum
standard for measuring excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility.
I.
Lab
or
a
nd
h
u
ma
n ri
gh
t
s
Suppliers must uphold the human rights of workers and behave toward them with dignity and respect as
understood by the international community.
Lab
or
Suppliers are expected to prohibit any use of forced, bonded or indentured labor. Suppliers
shall not
employ
children and must be compliant with applicable laws in the countries in which they operate.
Hu
ma
n ri
gh
t
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.
II. He
a
lt
h,
S
a
fet
y a
nd En
v
iron
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.
P
ro
m
otin
g a p
o
s
iti
v
e
w
ork
p
l
a
ce
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
h
e
a
lt
h
a
nd
sa
fet
y
co
mm
ittee
s
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.
En
v
iron
m
ent
Suppliers
shall
strive to reduce the environmental impact of their designs, manufacturing processes and
waste emissions.
III. Et
h
ic
s
Suppliers must be committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct when dealing with workers,
subcontractors and customers.
B
u
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.
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