Human rights and labor conditions

Non-discrimination and equal opportunities

Human rights are universal and belong to everyone equally regardless of, but not limited to: age, sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, culture, nationality, citizenship, language, religion, ideology, marital status, economic or social condition, type of occupation, degree of education, disability, pregnancy, and/or political or philosophical affiliation.

All employees shall be treated with dignity and respect. No employee shall be subject to abuse, cruel or unusual disciplinary practices, discrimination in employment, or hiring based on race, religion, origin, political affiliation, union membership, sexual preference, age, gender, or pregnancy.

Forced labor

The use of forced, bonded, prison, indentured, or compulsory labor in the production or manufacture of POPCUSTOMS products is prohibited. This includes modern forms of slavery, human trafficking, or withholding personal papers, work permits, personal identification, or compensation. It’s prohibited for factories to allow or require workers to pay employer, labor agent recruitment, or other fees for obtaining their employment. Workers shall not be subject to unreasonable restrictions of movement.

Child labor

The use of child labor is prohibited. No person shall be employed at an age that is below the applicable minimum legal age in the respective country Partners conduct their operations.

Business ethics

Compliance with sanctions, export controls, and other applicable laws

Partners will comply with the national laws of the country in which they’re conducting business, as well as local laws, regulations, or standards applicable to their business and the industry standards which have been established in their location. That includes compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes relating to customs, export control, anti-boycott, and economic and financial sanctions laws and regulations, including economic and financial sanctions and trade embargoes imposed, administered, or enforced from time to time by relevant governmental authorities (“Sanctions”). Partners shall not be organized in or otherwise operate from countries or territories that are the target of Sanctions, and they shall not directly or indirectly export, re-export, or otherwise transfer any products, technology, or software furnished by POPCUSTOMS to any person, use, or location in violation of Sanctions. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of any of the preceding laws, regulations, or standards, and the provisions of this document, the provision containing the higher standards shall prevail

Environment

POPCUSTOMS always maintains a commitment to sound environmental programs and practices and encourages to reduce and recycle waste. Partners should have a precautionary action plan or an environmental management system in place to minimize the environmental impact of their operations.

Partners must comply with all applicable laws relating to the environment and dispose of hazardous and/or toxic materials in a controlled and safe manner.

Pollution prevention and resource reduction 

Waste of all types, including water and energy, are to be reduced or eliminated at the source or by practices such as modifying production, maintenance and facility processes, material substitution, conservation, recycling, and reusing materials. Partners should strive to substitute harsh and environmentally polluting chemicals with less impacting chemicals or enzymes.

Hazardous substances 

Chemicals and other materials posing a hazard, if released into the environment, shall be identified and managed to ensure their safe handling, movement, storage, recycling or reuse, and correct disposal.

Wastewater and solid waste 

Wastewater and solid waste generated from operations, industrial processes, and sanitation facilities are to be monitored, controlled, and treated as required per national law prior to discharge or disposal. Any discharge or disposal must take place with the national requirements regarding environment preservation.