Supplier Code of Conduct

SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

Smarter farming for a better New Zealand – Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

At Ravensdown, everything we do centres around smarter farming for a better Aotearoa New Zealand, interconnecting productivity and sustainability. We are trusted nutrient leaders in the areas of science, supply and solutions for an agricultural sector which is striving for more sustainable ways forward.

Ravensdown has a Code of Business Conduct which encompasses our commitment to keep our people safe, and to safeguard our culture, placing social and environmental governance at the core of everything we do.

Our Code of Business Conduct explains our company’s valued behaviours of Trusted, Courageous and Te ao Māori and requires that we must always:

• act honestly and fairly with due skill, care and diligence in the interests of all of our stakeholders;
• demonstrate respect for diversity, individual rights, equality and dignity;
• value personal and professional integrity, trustworthiness and competence;
• be accountable for all of our actions and decisions; and
• be responsible corporate citizens who promote and strive to create a sustainable
  environment.

Expectations for Ravensdown Suppliers

Our Code of Business Conduct sets out how we conduct ourselves at Ravensdown and we are committed to doing business with suppliers who have similar values and expectations to those set out in our Code.

Ravensdown’s values are consistent with the following standards, which are drawn from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). These are minimum standards based on the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

In particular, we expect our suppliers to have a strong commitment to ethical standards, to comply with minimum standards of business conduct, including compliance with their contractual obligations, and to demonstrate respect for human rights and environmental stewardship.

These minimum standards are set out in more detail in this Supplier Code of Conduct. We require all suppliers to strive to meet these standards to the extent they are applicable to their business operations.

Minimum Standards

Supplier Business Conduct

• Regulations - Operate in full compliance with international, national and local laws and regulations applicable to its business operations, and obtain all necessary permits. Local industry standards should prevail when more stringent than local legal requirements.
• Fraud – Refrain from any form of unlawful or criminal conduct, including bribery, money-laundering and corruption.
• Conflicts of Interest – Disclose to Ravensdown information regarding potential conflicts of interest relating to your activities as a Ravensdown supplier, including disclosure of any financial interest a Ravensdown employee may hold in your business.
• Confidential Information – Protect all confidential information provided by Ravensdown and our business partners
• Intellectual Property – Respect intellectual property of others, including Ravensdown.
• Free Trade – Reject any restriction to free trade other than duly enacted national and international laws.
• Audits – Conduct periodic audits covering essential business practices.

Human Rights

• Freely Chosen Employment – Not use forced or bonded labour. Employees should be free to leave in accordance with established rules.
  
• Working Conditions – Comply with internationally recognised minimum labour standards, consistent with the expectations of the ILO and the Ethical Trading Initiative.
  
• Fair Compensation – Compensate employees for working hours with wages and benefits that are consistent with laws and industry standards, including minimum wages, overtime, other elements of compensation and legally mandated benefits.
  
• Child Labour - Not employ children in violation of ILO Conventions 138 and 182.
• Discrimination – Not unlawfully discriminate in any manner on the basis of race, ethnic background, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
• Anti-Harassment and Bullying – Do not tolerate any form of harassment or bullying – being behaviour that a reasonable person would find unwelcome, humiliating, undermining, intimidating or offensive.
• Freedom of Association – Respect the right of employees to be represented by trade unions and other bona fide representatives of employees and engage in constructive negotiations with such representatives with a view to reaching agreements on employment conditions.
• Health and Safety – Use a proactive approach in establishing and maintaining standards of safety, health, environmental and occupational health management. This includes regular monitoring and verification of progress towards health and safety objectives or targets.
• Health, Safety and Environment Training – Ensure all employees receive regular and recorded health and safety training, including the handling of hazardous materials and the prevention of environmental accidents, and such training shall be repeated for new or reassigned workers.
• Protection of Recognised Indigenous Interests – Respect the interests of relevant indigenous groups and other stakeholders.​​​

Environmental Stewardship​

• Product Stewardship Program – Act in accordance with the principles of product stewardship, identifying, managing and minimising risks attached to products supplied during their entire life-cycles. In this connection, Ravensdown and
  Suppliers shall share relevant knowledge and expertise.
• ​Economic Sustainability – Support long-term growth without negatively impacting social, environmental and cultural aspects of local communities.
• Emergency Response – Do all that is reasonable and practical to implement an emergency response program that addresses the most likely anticipated emergencies.
• Environmental Standards – Use a proactive approach in establishing and maintaining standards of environmental management including regular monitoring and verification of progress toward environmental objectives or targets.
• Waste – Establish a procedure in accordance with applicable legislation for the safe handling, storing, transportation, utilisation and disposal of waste.
• Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction – Ensure and demonstrate continuous environmental improvements in various areas, including reduction of emissions, discharges, noise, waste, and reduction in reliance on natural resources and
  hazardous substances by means of clear targets and improvement policies.
• Visibility – Establish and maintain programmes to ensure visibility and control of inputs into their manufacture from other sources.
• Energy – Establish energy management programmes to reduce energy usage and/or increase renewable sources where possible.​​

Ravensdown Commitment

Ravensdown appreciates your commitment to the values and expectations set out in this Supplier Code of Conduct. We may conduct internal assessments of compliance with this Supplier Code of Conduct and may ask for information to demonstrate compliance with it. We reserve the right to take action as appropriate to respond to any concern or breach of this Code.​

Ravensdown will initially prioritise Human Rights minimum standards.​

Ravensdown likewise wants to ensure that our company and employees are living up to the values and standards set out in our Code of Conduct. If you have any concerns in this regard,​ please contact Mike Whitty, General Manager Supply Chain on +64 21 900 348 or email: mike.whitty@ravensdown.co.nz or call our protected disclosure phone line which is independently monitored by Report-it-Now – 0800 225378 (0800 2 ALERT).