Supplier Code of Conduct

We are committed to responsible procurement and purposeful engagement with suppliers who share our commitment to operate sustainably for the benefit of the environment and society at large. It is therefore our expectation that all our suppliers (including their subcontractors and agents) adhere to the standards of conduct set out in this Supplier Code of Conduct (“Code”).

 

Legal Compliance

  • Suppliers shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and ethical standards of the place in which they operate or conduct business.

 

Business Integrity and Ethics

  • Suppliers shall operate honestly, fairly and ethically in every aspect of their business. They shall not tolerate, permit, or engage in any form of corruption, fraud, bribery, or similar misconduct.

 

Environmental Responsibility

  • Suppliers shall adopt appropriate responsible practices to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations, while providing products and services to us.

 

Freely Chosen Employment

  • Suppliers shall not use forced, bonded, trafficked or indentured labour.

 

Child Labour and Young Workers

  • Suppliers shall not use child labour.
  • Suppliers shall verify age of young workers to ensure they meet minimum age requirements.

 

Working Hours and Compensation

  • Suppliers shall ensure that working hours are in accordance with local laws and industry practices and standards. Working hours are not to exceed the maximum set by law.
  • Suppliers shall comply with applicable wage laws, including those relating to minimum wages and legally mandated benefits.
  • Overtime shall be voluntary and shall be fairly compensated.

 

Labour relations

  • Suppliers will have in place communications mechanisms and grievance procedures that allow employees to raise concerns and complaints with management.

 

Non-discrimination

  • Supplier shall prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or any applicant for employment, whether such discrimination or harassment is based on gender, age, race, ethnic origin, marital status, maternal status, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

 

Health and Safety

  • Suppliers shall take appropriate measures, such as policies, standards, procedures and training, to prevent occupational illnesses and work-related accidents as well as to provide a safe and healthy workplace to their employees.

 

Intellectual Property Rights

  • Suppliers shall respect intellectual property rights of all original creations and shall not engage in any activities or use any unauthorized or pirated intellectual property which may pose direct or indirect adverse impact on Shun Tak Holdings Limited’s (“STHL”) reputation.

 

Privacy and Data Protection

  • In order to maintain a sustainable business relationship, suppliers shall protect personal privacy (including customers, business partners, employees, subcontractors and agents) and business data to avoid any unauthorized access to or use of such personal privacy and business data.
  • Suppliers shall comply with the data protection and privacy policies of STHL and the relevant laws and regulations applicable to the region in which they operate or conduct business.

 

Confidentiality

  • Suppliers shall not disclose any contract details or supply association with STHL or use any image or brand elements of STHL without express written consent from an authorized person of STHL.

 

Community Engagement

  • Suppliers are encouraged to engage with and contribute to the local communities in which they operate or conduct business in order to help foster social and economic development and sustainability.