JOCO Code of Business Conduct Last Revised: April 2018 JOCO Mission Statement and Ethos The reusable, environmentally-friendly products designed, developed and offered by JOCO reflect a highly motivated aim to help reduce waste, human exposure to harmful chemicals in plastics, and harmful effects on the biosphere. JOCO’s proactive environmental ethos extends to social issues that support fair and equitable interactions with staff, suppliers and customers. Code of Conduct It is the intent of JOCO to conduct its business interactions and implementation with integrity and within an ethical and responsibly-moral framework. To this end, JOCO has adopted a formal Code of Conduct. With due respect for the customs and beliefs of the people and cultures with whom JOCO conducts its business, and with input from JOCO staff, business partners, suppliers, other entities with whom JOCO conducts its business, and cognizant of international labour relations recommendations, the Code of Conduct can evolve to better represent the ethical and responsibly-moral business ethos JOCO supports. It is JOCO’s resolve to require that all business partners, suppliers, sub-contractors and other entities with which it conducts its business, also abide by this Code of Conduct. Ethical Standards JOCO respects the ethical and moral standards and beliefs of all peoples and cultures with whom and which it conducts its business. JOCO expects its business partners, suppliers and other entities with which it conducts its business to respect JOCO’s ethos, ethical and moral standards, rules and procedures. Legal Requirements JOCO will, and expects its employees, suppliers, business partners and other entities with which it conducts its business to abide by the laws of the countries in which it conducts business. JOCO also expects that International law related to the conduct of business between Nations be followed at all times. Independent Audits JOCO, its business partners, suppliers and other entities with which it conducts its business will accept and act upon independent audits such as those of Performance Areas (PAs) conducted by the Business Social Compliance Initiative that provides a means of promoting workplace conditions in accordance with human rights, International Labour Organization conventions and national labour law: PA1: Social management system and cascade effect PA2: Workers involvement and protection PA3: The rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining PA4: No discrimination PA5: Fair remuneration PA6: Decent work hours PA7: Occupational health and safety PA8: No child labour PA9: Special protection for young workers PA10: No precarious employment PA11: No bonded labour PA12: Protection of the environment PA13: Ethical business behaviour Forced Labour No form of involuntary labour, including but not restricted to prison labour, indentured labour or bonded labour, will be utilised. There will be no requirement for the lodgement of documents, such as passports, or the payment of a bond as a condition of employment. Non-discrimination No person will be subjected to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, or social or ethnic origin. Harassment or Abuse Every employee, supplier and customer will be treated with respect and dignity. No person will be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment, intimidation, threats or abuse. Hours of Work Except in extraordinary business circumstances agreed in writing by all concerned parties, employees: 1. Will not be required to work more than the lesser of: a. 66 hours per week, or b. the limits on regular and overtime hours allowed by the law of the country of manufacture or, where the laws of the country do not limit the hours of work, the regular/usual work week in the country plus 12 hours overtime 2. Will be entitled to at least one day off in every seven-day period. Remuneration for Work Employees must be properly compensated for their standard hours of work, and for overtime (work outside of the standard hours), according to local labour laws and regulations. In those countries where such laws regulating overtime compensation do not exist, employees should be remunerated at a rate at least equal to 1.5 times of their regular hourly compensation rate. Child Labour No person will be employed at an age younger than 15 (or 14 where the law of the country of manufacture allows) or younger than the age for completing compulsory education in the country of manufacture where such age is higher than 15. The remediation of underage employees with respect to continuation of education, at least to the minimum standard required by the specific country, is to be expected. Health and Safety JOCO and associated employers will provide a safe and healthy working environment to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of work, or as a result of the operation of employer facilities. Special consideration will be given to evaluating and monitoring the potential for chronic or long-term development of work-related adverse effects on employees. All adverse incidents in the workplace will be reported, comprehensively investigated and recorded, and analysed with an aim for future prevention. Environmental Policy Business and social responsibilities must be conducted in a manner that does not adversely impact the environment, including reducing waste, emissions, energy consumption and toxic or noxious materials. All legally required permits and records must be up to date. Each factory and workplace must have all current permits and authorizations required by law for any discharges. Copies of all permits, authorizations, and applicable laws, regulations and standards must be on file at the factory at all times. Keeping of Employment Records Comprehensive and accurate employment records including hours of work and pay calculations must be maintained at all workplaces. Conduct of Business JOCO and its suppliers, business partners and other entities with which JOCO conducts its business will not engage in unethical approaches, such as bribery, threats or coercion, to gain competitive advantages Business and social responsibilities will be aligned with international expectations and especially conducted in accord with local laws and regulations. Freedom of Association Employees will be allowed freedom of association and collective bargaining and/or freedom to interact with management without fear of discrimination, recrimination or intimidation.