Supplier Code of Conduct
Adopted by the Board of Directors of FinOne Industries India Private Limited on May 01, 2023
Regd. Office: Plot No 3, Sy. No. 34/7, Kh No 195, Basavanapura, Bangalore - 560083, Karnataka (India)
CIN: U29100KA2023PTC173092
Email: fiil@finoneindustries.com
Website: www.finoneindustries.com
Table of Contents
I. General Principles II. Key Requirements for Supplier Relationships III. Implementation Guidelines IV. Supplier Obligations and Compliance V. Monitoring and Enforcement
I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. Introduction
FinOne Industries stands as a global leader with operations spanning more than 65 countries and over 300 facilities worldwide. Our extensive global presence demands the highest standards of business conduct, environmental responsibility, and social accountability from our supply chain partners.
2. Scope and Application
This Code applies to:
All suppliers, vendors, and contractors
Service providers and consultants
Joint venture partners
Subcontractors and their suppliers
Any third party conducting business with FinOne Industries
3. Purpose
The purpose of this Code is to:
Establish clear expectations for supplier conduct
Ensure consistency across global operations
Protect human rights and worker welfare
Safeguard environmental resources
Maintain ethical business practices
Foster sustainable business relationships
II. KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS
1. Business Ethics and Compliance
1.1 Anti-Corruption and Bribery
Zero tolerance for any form of corruption
Prohibition of facilitation payments
Gift and hospitality restrictions
Transparent financial transactions
Regular anti-corruption training requirements
1.2 Financial Integrity
Accurate record keeping
Transparent pricing mechanisms
Prevention of money laundering
Tax compliance
Financial reporting standards
1.3 Fair Competition
Anti-trust compliance
Fair bidding practices
Market competition rules
Price fixing prohibition
Competitive intelligence guidelines
1.4 Intellectual Property
Protection of trade secrets
Patent compliance
Copyright adherence
Trademark protection
Data security requirements
2. Human Rights and Working Conditions
2.1 Labor Standards
Minimum age requirements
Working hour limitations
Rest period requirements
Overtime compensation
Holiday entitlements
2.2 Health and Safety
Workplace safety standards
Personal protective equipment
Emergency preparedness
Accident prevention
Health monitoring systems
2.3 Fair Treatment
Non-discrimination policies
Equal opportunity employment
Harassment prevention
Grievance mechanisms
Worker representation rights
2.4 Compensation
Fair wage standards
Benefits requirements
Payment regularity
Wage documentation
Deduction limitations
3. Environmental Standards
3.1 Environmental Management
ISO 14001 certification requirements
Environmental impact assessments
Pollution prevention programs
Resource conservation measures
Waste reduction targets
3.2 Climate Action
Greenhouse gas reduction targets
Energy efficiency programs
Renewable energy adoption
Carbon footprint monitoring
Climate risk assessment
3.3 Resource Management
Water conservation
Material efficiency
Waste minimization
Recycling programs
Sustainable sourcing
III. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
1. Documentation Requirements
Suppliers must maintain:
Policy documentation
Training records
Audit reports
Compliance certificates
Incident reports
Performance metrics
Improvement plans
2. Training and Development
Required programs include:
Code of conduct training
Safety awareness
Environmental compliance
Ethics and compliance
Human rights awareness
3. Communication Channels
Established mechanisms for:
Regular reporting
Issue escalation
Feedback collection
Performance reviews
Improvement suggestions
IV. SUPPLIER OBLIGATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
1. Legal Compliance
Adherence to local laws
International standard compliance
Industry regulation conformity
Export control compliance
Trade restriction adherence
2. Risk Management
Risk assessment procedures
Mitigation strategies
Monitoring systems
Incident response plans
Business continuity planning
3. Supply Chain Transparency
Supplier mapping requirements
Origin traceability
Material certification
Process documentation
Supply chain audits
V. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
1. Audit Rights
FinOne Industries reserves the right to:
Conduct scheduled audits
Perform surprise inspections
Review documentation
Interview workers
Assess facilities
2. Violation Consequences
Potential actions include:
Corrective action requirements
Business volume reduction
Relationship suspension
Contract termination
Legal action
3. Improvement Process
Steps include:
Performance assessment
Gap identification
Action planning
Implementation support
Progress monitoring
This Code is effective immediately upon signing and remains in effect throughout the duration of the business relationship with FinOne Industries India Private Limited.