Every My Babiie supplier must comply with the terms outlined in the "My Babiie Supplier Manual." This manual is provided to each supplier at the start of our relationship and is updated periodically. When updates are made, your relationship manager will provide you with the most recent version. While the manual contains detailed technical specifications for operating with My Babiie, the following section describes the Code of Conduct that we expect all suppliers to adhere to at all times.
My Babiie believes that all workers in our supply chain deserve a fair, ethical, and respectful workplace. Workers must be treated with the utmost dignity, and their suppliers must respect the strictest human rights standards.
Suppliers shall not discriminate against any worker on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, union membership, or any other status protected by applicable national or local law, in both hiring and employment practices. Suppliers shall not require pregnancy or medical tests unless required by law or necessary for workplace safety. Suppliers must not discriminate based on the results of such tests.
Suppliers must maintain a workplace free from any form of harassment and abuse. They shall not subject workers to cruel or inhumane treatment, including, but not limited to, verbal abuse, psychological harassment, mental or physical coercion, or sexual harassment.
Suppliers must ensure that all labor is voluntary. The use of slave, forced, bonded, indentured, or prison labor is strictly prohibited. Involuntary labor includes, but is not limited to, the transport, harboring, recruitment, transfer, or employment of persons by means of threats, coercion, fraud, abduction, or payments to persons in control of workers for the purpose of exploitation. Suppliers may not withhold workers' original government-issued identification or travel documents. Employment contracts must clearly state the terms and conditions in a language that workers understand. Furthermore, suppliers must not impose unreasonable restrictions on workers' freedom of movement within the workplace or when entering or exiting company-provided facilities. Workers shall not be required to pay recruitment fees or similar charges to obtain employment. If such fees have been paid, the supplier must ensure their reimbursement to the worker.
My Babiie requires suppliers to ensure that the external recruitment agencies they hire fully comply with this Supplier Code of Conduct and all applicable laws. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring these agencies meet the same ethical standards expected of My Babiie's direct suppliers.
Suppliers must employ workers who are at least 15 years old, the minimum legal age for employment, or the age for completing compulsory education, whichever is higher. Suppliers may offer legitimate apprenticeship programs that provide educational benefits in accordance with Article 6 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age, or light work, as permitted by Article 7 of the same convention.
Suppliers may employ workers who are above the legal minimum working age but under 18 years of age, provided that their work does not jeopardize their health, safety, or moral development, as per ILO Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age. Suppliers must ensure that underage workers are not required to work overtime or during nighttime hours.
Suppliers must ensure the proper management and protection of student workers. This includes maintaining accurate student records, conducting thorough due diligence with educational partners, and upholding the rights of student workers in accordance with applicable law. Suppliers must also provide them with appropriate training and support, ensuring their development and well-being.
Suppliers must limit the workweek to a maximum of 60 hours, including overtime, and workers must have at least one day off every seven days, except in cases of emergency or extraordinary circumstances. A regular workweek should not exceed 48 hours. Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and rest periods, and overtime must be voluntary.
Suppliers must maintain safe working conditions and comply with all local health and safety laws. Suppliers must:
- Provide workers with clean and safe environments, adequate training, and access to necessary safety equipment.
- Implement environmental practices that minimize waste, reduce pollution, and use resources efficiently, in accordance with all legal requirements.
Suppliers must conduct their business honestly and ethically, avoiding any form of corruption, bribery, extortion, or fraud. Suppliers must comply with all applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations.
Suppliers must engage in fair and ethical business practices. Suppliers shall not engage in actions intended to poach or recruit My Babiie employees or contractors. Any attempt to hire or contract current or former My Babiie staff within 12 months of their departure from My Babiie, without prior written consent, is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, suppliers are prohibited from bypassing My Babiie rules by contacting its clients, partners, or affiliates directly or supplying them with products or services without written authorization. Any such action will be considered a breach of contract and may result in the termination of the business relationship and potential legal action.
Suppliers shall respect My Babiie’s relationship with its customers. They are expressly prohibited from attempting to circumvent My Babiie rules to sell directly to its customers or distributors. Any attempt to circumvent My Babiie’s rules will be considered a breach of contract and may result in legal action.
Suppliers are expected to continuously improve their business practices and may be subject to audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Failure to comply with this Code may jeopardize the supplier's relationship with My Babiie, including the suspension or termination of the contract.
The supplier shall have a process for the timely correction of any deficiencies or violations identified through an audit, assessment, inspection, investigation, or internal or external review.
My Babiie is committed to environmental protection, with sustainability being a core principle in how we operate. Suppliers are expected to adopt, implement, and maintain environmentally responsible business practices in all their operations.
Suppliers must obtain, maintain, and comply with all required environmental permits and adhere to the reporting requirements specified by applicable permits and regulations.
Suppliers must comply with My Babiie’s specifications regarding regulated substances for all products manufactured or supplied to My Babiie.
Suppliers must implement a systematic approach to identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly dispose of or recycle hazardous waste, in accordance with applicable law.
Suppliers must develop and maintain a structured process to manage, reduce, and responsibly dispose of or recycle non-hazardous waste.
Suppliers must identify, control, and reduce wastewater generated from their operations. Regular monitoring of wastewater treatment systems must be conducted to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Suppliers must have processes in place to prevent the contamination of stormwater and avoid illegal discharges and spills that could affect storm drains, the public water supply, or bodies of water.
Suppliers must implement strategies to identify, manage, reduce, and control air emissions that may pose an environmental risk. Suppliers must regularly monitor their air emission control systems to ensure their effective operation.
Suppliers must quantify, set goals, and monitor progress to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by adopting conservation measures, using clean energy, or other sustainable practices.
Suppliers must monitor, control, and reduce noise generated by their facilities to minimize the impact on surrounding areas.
Suppliers are expected to periodically assess, set goals, monitor, and reduce their consumption of fossil fuels, water, hazardous substances, and natural resources through conservation, reuse, recycling, or substitution, where appropriate.
This Code is based on internationally accepted industry principles, such as the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly known as the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), the Ethical Trading Initiative, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) International Labour Standards.
