Policy on sustainability for suppliers

DANQUINSA suppliers are required to comply with our policy Sustainability

Sustainable action is an essential factor for long-term success. As a company, we are committed to sustainability. We express this in our daily thinking and actions and in our guidelines.
We want to implement this approach not only internally but also in our business relationships with our suppliers.
This Supplier Sustainability Policy therefore sets out the minimum requirements for our suppliers:
Prohibition of child labor and forced labor.

  • Compliance with legal standards
  • Compliance with human and workers' rights
  • Compliance with ethical principles
  • All business activities within the supply chain must comply with local laws.

HUMAN RIGHTS

International human rights must be respected concerning local minorities, indigenous peoples, etc. Ethical recruitment is a key component of sustainability requirements for suppliers. The recruitment process should be ethical and respectful, comply with legal and regulatory conditions, and promote a transparent and respectful working environment. Human trafficking, forced or compulsory labor, and child labor are strictly prohibited.

RESPECT FOR THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES

It is important for employees to have a happy and safe environment, both physically and morally.
The following applies:

  1. Ensure that employees are treated equally, regardless of their skin color, race, nationality, social origin, disability, political or religious beliefs, gender, or age.
  2. Respect the personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of each individual
  3. Not to employ or force anyone to work against their will
  4. Do not tolerate unacceptable treatment of workers
  5. To comply with the maximum working hours specified by law
  6. neither favor nor disadvantage members of workers' organizations or trade unions
  7. Prevent harassment and discrimination.

FAIR REMUNERATION

Remuneration and social benefits must comply with the basic principles regarding minimum wages, overtime and legal requirements. Working hours must comply with applicable laws.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

Open and constructive communication with employees is expected. It is not appropriate to restrict the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

Discrimination and harassment should not be tolerated in workplaces due to gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, or disability. Employees deserve mutual respect.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

All employees must be provided with a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Appropriate measures are intended to prevent workplace-related injuries and occupational diseases.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Employee development is an essential investment in the future.
In addition to the development of professional skills, attention must also be paid to the development of social and methodological skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Environmental protection with regard to legal norms and international standards must be observed. Environmental pollution must be minimized and environmental protection must be continuously improved.
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions must be minimized. The same applies to water consumption. The resource of water must be handled with care. Water and air quality should not be affected. This presupposes responsible use of chemicals. In general, it is important to manage resources and largely avoid waste.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Corruption or bribery should not be tolerated. No gifts or contributions that could lead to a conflict of interest shall be accepted. In particular, no bribes or other unlawful payments may be offered, made or accepted.

FAIR BUSINESS CONDUCT

Business policy and prices are determined independently and are not agreed upon with competitors or other independent parties. Customers and suppliers are always treated fairly. Plagiarism or theft of intellectual property must be prevented.

RESPONSIBLE RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

DANQUINSA GmbH suppliers support activities that ensure responsible raw material procurement. The procurement and use of raw materials obtained illegally or through ethically reprehensible or unreasonable measures must be avoided. The use of raw materials such as conflict minerals affected by embargoes or other import restrictions must be excluded. Suppliers are therefore required to identify these raw materials in manufactured products in the supply chain and to disclose the origin and sources of supply of the raw materials they use.

RESPONSIBILITY

We expect every supplier to feel responsible for and adhere to this Sustainability Policy.