The Supplier Code of Conduct sets forth the basic rules of ethics, responsibility, and conduct that TRAD Czech requires of all its suppliers when providing products and services.
Suppliers are required to adhere to these principles not only in their own operations but also throughout the entire supply chain, and to ensure that their subcontractors and business partners comply with them as well.
We expect ongoing monitoring of compliance with the Code, open cooperation, and the ability to demonstrate compliance with the requirements. TRAD Czech reserves the right to request documentation, conduct inspections or audits, and require corrective actions.
Compliance with the Code is a key criterion for selecting and evaluating suppliers. Any violation may result in the restriction or termination of our business relationship, or in a report to the relevant authorities.
The Code is regularly reviewed and updated, and suppliers are notified of significant changes in a timely manner.
Suppliers are required to strictly prohibit the use of child labor in all areas of their operations, including activities carried out by subcontractors or affiliated companies. For the purposes of this Supplier Code of Conduct, child labor is defined in accordance with International Labor Organization (ILO) standards as any work that is harmful to children from a mental, physical, social, or moral standpoint, or work that in any way interferes with a child’s compulsory schooling or educational development.
Suppliers are required to implement effective age verification procedures to ensure compliance and must take immediate corrective action if they discover any instance of child labor. Suppliers shall further ensure that no work practices interfere with children’s right to education or violate applicable local or international laws regarding the minimum age for employment.
Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable local laws and regulations governing working hours, including restrictions on overtime and requirements for breaks and days off. Excessive working hours are prohibited, and all overtime must be voluntary, properly compensated, and managed in accordance with legal limits.
Suppliers must also fully comply with all applicable wage laws, including those regarding minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, and statutory benefits. Compensation must always meet or exceed legal standards, be provided on time, and be clearly documented for employees in a transparent and understandable manner.
Suppliers are required to take all necessary measures to prevent any form of modern slavery within their operations and supply chains. This includes, but is not limited to, the prohibition of forced labor, slave labor, involuntary labor, slavery, and human trafficking. All work must be voluntary, and workers must be free to leave their employment or terminate their employment contract in accordance with applicable laws and reasonable notice periods.
Suppliers must not withhold workers’ identity documents, passports, or work permits, nor impose recruitment fees, advance payments, or other practices that restrict workers’ freedom of movement. Suppliers are required to conduct due diligence to identify, prevent, and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and to take immediate corrective action if any such practices are identified.
Suppliers are required to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without discrimination based on race, gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability (provided that the essential job functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations), or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.
Suppliers are required to promote and maintain a work environment free from harassment, bullying, and unlawful discrimination. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, disciplinary action, and termination—must be made fairly and in accordance with applicable laws. Suppliers are expected to implement effective policies, training, and complaint mechanisms to prevent, detect, and address any form of discriminatory or harassing behavior in the workplace.
Suppliers are required to respect employees’ rights to freedom of association, to organize, and to join or form labor unions, as well as their right to collective bargaining in accordance with applicable local laws. Employees who decide to exercise these rights must be able to do so without fear of retaliation, intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or any other form of adverse treatment.
Suppliers are strictly prohibited from using security personnel or other means to interfere with, restrict, or prevent employees’ lawful freedom of association or collective bargaining.
Suppliers are encouraged to support open and constructive dialogue between employees, their representatives, and management to resolve workplace issues, address complaints, and foster a cooperative and respectful work environment.
Suppliers are required to ensure a work environment free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or abusive behavior. Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies must ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect and that no one is subjected to adverse treatment based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other status protected by applicable local laws.
Suppliers must clearly define prohibited conduct—including harassment, bullying, verbal or physical abuse, derogatory remarks, threats, or insults—and communicate these expectations to all employees. Suppliers must establish accessible and confidential reporting channels that allow employees to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
All reported incidents must be investigated promptly, fairly, and thoroughly, and appropriate disciplinary measures must be taken in the event of a violation. Suppliers are encouraged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behavior and to ensure that managers and supervisors are trained in the prevention, identification, and resolution of inappropriate behavior in the workplace.
Suppliers are required to respect and uphold women’s rights in the workplace and ensure full gender equality in all work processes. Women must be treated with dignity and respect, and no employee may be discriminated against on the basis of sex, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.
Suppliers are required to:
Cases of violations of women’s rights must be investigated immediately and addressed through appropriate corrective and disciplinary measures.
Suppliers are required to foster a corporate culture that promotes diversity, supports equality, and ensures the inclusion of all employees. Suppliers are expected to value and respect individual differences and to adhere to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, compensation, and work practices.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are required to respect and protect the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples in all aspects of their operations. Minority and indigenous groups must be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect; no person or community shall be subjected to discrimination, exclusion, or adverse treatment based on ethnic origin, cultural identity, language, religion, social origin, or indigenous status.
Suppliers are required to:
Rights to Land, Forests, and Water, and Forced Eviction
Suppliers are required to respect and uphold the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities to land, forests, water, and other natural resources that are essential to their cultural integrity, livelihoods, and well-being. All procedures must comply with the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and applicable local laws.
Suppliers must not participate in, contribute to, or benefit from the following activities:
Suppliers must adhere to a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding violence, abuse, and any form of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Under no circumstances may suppliers use or permit the use of security forces or personnel to intimidate, coerce, threaten, or harm employees or members of local communities.
Suppliers must strictly prohibit:
Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards regarding quality, health, safety, and the environment (QHSE) that pertain to their operations, products, and services. Suppliers must obtain, maintain, and continuously update all required permits, licenses, registrations, certifications, and approvals necessary for lawful and responsible business operations. This documentation must be submitted to the company upon request.
Suppliers are responsible for fulfilling all operational, monitoring, and reporting obligations required by applicable regulations and the terms of their permits. This includes implementing effective management systems to ensure ongoing compliance, identify and mitigate risks, and continuously improve safety, environmental protection, and product quality.
Suppliers are required to conduct all business activities with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. Suppliers are required to adhere to a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, kickbacks, brokerage fees, or any other form of illegal or unethical gain.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are required to protect all personal, confidential, and sensitive information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including requirements governing the collection, use, retention, transfer, disclosure, and disposal of data. Suppliers must implement effective administrative, technical, and physical security measures to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of all information entrusted to them.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are required to conduct all financial activities in a responsible, transparent, and legally compliant manner. Suppliers must maintain accurate, complete, and reliable financial records that reflect actual transactions and business operations in accordance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are required to take all necessary measures to protect sensitive information, including confidential, trade secret, technical, financial, and commercial information entrusted to them by TRAD Czech. This information must be protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or loss.
Suppliers may not use TRAD Czech’s confidential or proprietary information for any purpose beyond the scope of the authorized business relationship. Any use, sharing, or disclosure of such information requires prior written permission from TRAD Czech. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that employees, contractors, and third parties with access to this information adhere to the same confidentiality obligations.
Suppliers must implement appropriate security measures, enter into confidentiality agreements as necessary, and immediately report any suspected or actual breaches of information security.
Suppliers are required to conduct all business activities in full compliance with applicable fair competition laws and antitrust regulations. Suppliers must adhere to the principles of open and fair competition and must not engage in practices that unlawfully restrict competition, distort markets, or harm customers, competitors, or business partners.
Suppliers are required to strictly prohibit:
Suppliers must avoid any conflicts of interest or situations that could give the impression of a potential conflict of interest in their business dealings with TRAD Czech. Suppliers shall establish and maintain robust processes to prevent the use, manufacture, or distribution of counterfeit parts in any products, materials, or components supplied to TRAD Czech. Counterfeit parts include unauthorized copies, imitations, substitutes, or modified components that are knowingly passed off as original, new, or conforming to required specifications.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers must implement processes to prevent:
Suppliers must:
Suppliers are required to respect and protect all intellectual property (IP) rights belonging to TRAD Czech, its customers, business partners, and any third parties. Intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, proprietary technologies, software, designs, processes, and know-how.
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable export control laws, trade regulations, and economic sanctions imposed by the relevant authorities, including, but not limited to, those issued by the jurisdictions in which they operate and any jurisdictions applicable to products, services, technologies, or information related to their business relationships with TRAD Czech.
Suppliers are required to:
Reporting Suspicions and Protection Against Retaliation
Suppliers are encouraged to establish accessible, confidential, and effective channels through which employees can report suspicions and complaints. Concerns relate to unethical business practices, violations of the law, or serious misconduct, while complaints relate to workplace issues such as working conditions, treatment, or other work-related grievances.
Suppliers shall ensure:
Suppliers are expected to:
Where possible, suppliers should:
Suppliers are committed to responsible energy management and to improving energy efficiency in all areas of their operations.
This includes, in particular:
Suppliers must manage water resources responsibly, in accordance with legal regulations and with due regard for local ecosystems and community needs.
Suppliers are required to:
The following is also expected:
Suppliers must take measures to minimize the negative impact of their activities on the air and the surrounding environment.
This includes, in particular:
If limits are exceeded or there is a risk of pollution to the surrounding area, contractors must take corrective action immediately.
Suppliers must ensure that all chemicals used in their operations are:
Suppliers are required to:
Suppliers are committed to the responsible and efficient use of natural resources in order to reduce the environmental impact of their operations and promote long-term sustainability.
Suppliers are expected to:
Suppliers must actively strive to:
Part of a responsible approach includes:
Suppliers who work with materials of animal origin must ensure that:
Where possible, preference is given to the use of alternative methods that do not involve animal testing.
Suppliers are required to protect biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
This includes:
Suppliers must prevent soil degradation:
The goal is to maintain the long-term health of the soil and prevent negative environmental impacts.
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