WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities must meet local legal standards and provide dignified access for all employees. Emergency procedures, including response plans, must be regularly tested and clearly communicated to all workers. A ll employees must undergo relevant training to prevent and mitigate accidents, and a sufficient number of employees must be trained in first aid . First aid kits must be available to all employees. Personal protective equipment must be provided and maintained where required. All facilities must undergo risk assessments at least annually, including building construction, electrical, and fire safety. Where dormitories are provided, they must be separate from production areas and offer sufficient living and storage space, along with necessary health, safety, and fire precautions. In factories, management must facilitate the establishment of workers’ health and safety committees. 2.7. Freedom from discrimination and harassment A ll employees must be treated with dignity and respect. Discrimination in any form is not tolerated, including based on gender, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, political opinion, disability, social class, or appearance. Employment decisions, including recruitment, promotion, access to training, and termination, must be based on ability and merit. All employees must be protected from any form of harassment or abuse, including, but not limited to, violence, corporal punishment, degrading treatment, and any form of physical, sexual, mental, or verbal abuse, or the threat thereof. 2.8. Protection of local communities and affected groups Local communities must not be harmed, including through violations of land rights, pollution, or health risks, and the rights of i ndigenous peoples must be respected. L and tenure and management rights must be secured, obtaining Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) from i ndigenous p eoples when operations affect their lands or livelihoods. 2025 Code of Conduct p. 6
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