Supplier Code of Conduct
Responsible Supply Chain Management
Our suppliers are vital business partners. We expect suppliers to share our values and adhere to the same standards that we set for ourselves for ethical and responsible conduct, while at the same time providing the highest-quality products and services. In support of these standards, Novolex applies a range of criteria in our supplier selection process that considers not only the quality of goods or services to be provided but also a prospective supplier's standing with respect to selected environmental, social, and governance standards. The Novolex Supplier Code of Conduct provides suppliers with our expectations on a broad scope of environmental, social and governance practices. The code was developed in line with global principles that promote worker health and safety, support human rights, and minimize the impact of operations on the environment, among other topics.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Human Rights In The Supply Chain
The protection of human rights in the workplace is of paramount importance to Novolex and is codified in the Novolex Human Rights Policy provisions of which are included in the Novolex Supplier Code of Conduct. We will not do business with suppliers or organizations that engage in the use of illegal, forced or involuntary labor, human trafficking, child labor, or other unfair or discriminatory labor practices. The Novolex Modern Slavery Statement explains Novolex initiatives to prevent the use of slave labor in our supply chains in compliance with the U.K. Modern Slavery Act, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, the Dutch Child Labor Due Diligence Act, and the U. S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. In May 2024, Novolex published its first report to comply with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. Our commitment to engaging with responsible supply chain partners is further supported by the Novolex Trade Sanctions Policy that specifies internal controls designed to ensure Novolex’s compliance to government-imposed trade restrictions against countries, companies, organizations, and individuals that have been found to violate human rights.
Ethics and Compliance Hotline
As part of our commitment to responsible business conduct, we provide suppliers and their employees with access to the Novolex Ethics Hotline. It is an independent resource that can be used by suppliers’ employees to report potential violations or raise concerns related to the code without fear of retaliation. The 24/7 hotline is also available online at ethics.novolex.com or by telephone using one of the toll-free numbers listed on the last page of the code.
Ethics And Compliance Hotline