Tarkett : Code of Conduct for Tarkett Suppliers

Responsible Sourcing: Code of Conduct for Tarkett Suppliers

Version 1.0

CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................	2
Responsible Sourcing Program at Tarkett ..................................................................................................................	2
Scope ..........................................................................................................................................................................	3
Reporting breaches.....................................................................................................................................................	3
1.	Modern slavery: forced, bonded, indentured, prison labor and human trafficking ..........................................	4
2.	Child labor...........................................................................................................................................................	4
3.	Freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collection bargaining ...................................	4
4.	Discrimination, harassment and abuse ..............................................................................................................	4
5.	Health and safety................................................................................................................................................	5
6.	Wages, benefits and terms of employment .......................................................................................................	5
7.	Working hours ....................................................................................................................................................	5
8.	Business ethics....................................................................................................................................................	5
9.	Conflict minerals.................................................................................................................................................	5
10.	Forestry...........................................................................................................................................................	6
11.	Environment ...................................................................................................................................................	6
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED GOODS SUPPLIERS ..................................................................	7
12.	Good materials ...............................................................................................................................................	7
13.	Bio-based materials ........................................................................................................................................	7
14.	Environmental Stewardship ...........................................................................................................................	8
Supplier's Acknowledgement .........................................................................................................................................	9

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Responsible Sourcing - Code of Conduct for Tarkett Suppliers

"At Tarkett, we're bringing our best thinking and efforts together to make a positive impact on people and the planet by implementing our "Doing Good. Together." approach. Since we believe in the power of collaboration and dialogue, we are working closely with our employees, customers and suppliers, with thought leaders and the entire industry to build a circular economy with good quality materials, creating healthier, happier and beautiful spaces. We believe in a future for all, where people and planet prosper in balance. Through our commitment to sustainable development and its governance principles, Tarkett abides by the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact and intends to contribute to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals."

Tarkett's Executive Management Committee

Introduction

At Tarkett, collaboration is part of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); it's a core element in our relationship with our Suppliers. We believe that we must actively work together to meet the world's challenges, such as resource scarcity, climate change, urban quality of life and diversity. We take a very collaborative approach with all our stakeholders, including our Suppliers, which simultaneously allows us to nurture our ambition and progress.

While addressing global challenges and developing sustainable solutions, we also contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular:

3 - Good health & wellbeing

8 - Decent work and economic growth

11 - Sustainable cities and communities

12 - Responsible consumption & production

13 - Climate action

15 - Life on land

17 - Partnerships for the goals

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Responsible Sourcing Program at Tarkett

The Responsible Sourcing Program at Tarkett was developed in order to ensure and promote good and positive practices along the supply chain and focuses on three main pillars:

• Sourcing healthy and sustainable materials;
• Ensuring Suppliers conduct their business ethically, with respect for human rights and fair treatment of a safe and healthy workforce;
• Ensuring Suppliers manage their operations with environmental responsibility.

This Code of Conduct provides a clear and common set of requirements relating to the three pillars of the Tarkett Responsible Sourcing Program and aims to promote continuous improvement for Suppliers.

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Scope

The term "Suppliers" in this Code of Conduct refers to any company, corporation or individual supplying a product, raw material or service to Tarkett. All requirements for this Code of Conduct apply to permanent, temporary, agency workers as well as Suppliers' piece-rate,hourly-paid, young workers, part-time workers, night workers, migrant workers and homeworkers.

Suppliers agree to sign this Code of Conduct and thus, to comply with its requirements (or engage with Tarkett continuous improvement process) as well as with the principles which underpin them:

• Fundamental international labor standards as defined by the ILO Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-Up;
• 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact;
• Applicable national and/or local laws.

In this context, Tarkett might perform on-site visits of Suppliers by Tarkett's or third party auditors, subject to a notice period of fifteen (15) days. Such visits shall be limited to Tier 1 Suppliers and to the information necessary for Tarkett. They shall be protected by a confidentiality obligation between Tarkett (or the third party mandated by Tarkett) and the Supplier.

Tarkett recognizes that compliance with any standard referred to in this Code of Conduct may require a process of gap analysis, corrective action planning, training for management and workers, capacity building and other measures. However, a lack of engagement from Suppliers in complying with this Code of Conduct with a proper corrective action plan give reason to terminate a Supplier's business relationship with Tarkett.

Tarkett also strongly encourages the Suppliers to involve their own suppliers and partners in respecting the principles defined in this Code of Conduct, so that all together we ensure a continuous responsible value chain.

Reporting breaches

We strongly encourage people to report any breach of this Code of Conduct to Tarkett, according to local and international labor and environmental standards or legislation, and more generally to business ethics regulations.

Tarkett implements whistleblowing platforms1 to enable reporting of violations in total confidentiality and with a protection of whistleblowers. Violations can be reported through one of these channels:

• You are based in the USA or in Canada or the violation you intend to report to Tarkett refers to an entity or activities of Tarkett in North America2 or of Tarkett Sports in North America3 : you can use the « Ethics Hotline », accessible in English, French and Spanish, directly on the Tarkett's public websitewww.tarkett.com, section
  "Contact Us - Ethics Hotline".
• You are based in any other country or the violation you intend to report to Tarkett refers to an entity or activities of Tarkett or Tarkett Sports in countries other than the USA or Canada: you can use the "Compliance Hotline", accessible from 103 countries in 52 languages, directly on the Tarkett's public websitewww.tarkett.com, section "Contact Us - Compliance Hotline".

1. Web based and phone intake systems.
2. USA or Canada.
3. USA or Canada.

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1. Modern slavery: forced, bonded, indentured, prison labor and human trafficking
2. 1. All work or service must be conducted on a voluntary basis, and not under threat of any penalty or sanctions.
   2. The use of forced or compulsory labor in all its forms, (including prison labor, coercion or either direct threats of violence or subtle forms of compulsion) is prohibited.
   3. Suppliers shall not require workers to make deposits/financial guarantees and shall not retain identity documents (such as passports, identity cards, etc.) nor withhold wages outside a valid contractual agreement.
   4. Bonded labor is prohibited. Suppliers shall not use any form of bonded labor nor permit or encourage workers to incur debt through recruitment fees, fines, or other means.
   5. Indentured labor is prohibited. Suppliers shall respect the right of workers to terminate their employment after reasonable notice. Suppliers shall respect the right of workers to leave the workplace after their shift.
   6. Suppliers can neither arrange nor facilitate the travel of another person related to forced, bonded, indentured or prison labor. The offence can be committed even where the victim's consent to travel is based on the promise of a better job or life, this is considered human trafficking.
3. Child labor
4. 1. Suppliers shall comply with (i) the national minimum age for employment or (ii) age of completion for compulsory education or (iii) any otherwise specified exceptions, and Suppliers shall not employ any person under the age of 15 years, whichever of these is the higher. If however local law sets the minimum age at 14 years in accordance with developing country exceptions under ILO Convention 138, this lower age may apply.
   2. Suppliers shall not recruit child labor nor exploit children in any way. If children are found to be working directly or indirectly for the Suppliers, the latter shall seek a sensitive and satisfactory solution that puts the best interests of the child first.
   3. Suppliers shall not employ young workers under 18 years of age at night, or in conditions which compromise their health, safety or moral integrity, and/or which harm their physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development.
5. Freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collection bargaining
6. 1. Workers have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively, without prior authorization from the Suppliers' management. Suppliers shall neither interfere with, obstruct or prevent such legitimate activities, nor discriminate or penalize.
   2. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted or prohibited under law, Suppliers shall not hinder alternative forms of independent and free workers representation and negotiation, in accordance with international labor standards.
7. Discrimination, harassment and abuse
8. 1. Suppliers shall respect all workers and offer them equal opportunities in terms of recruitment, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement.
   2. Suppliers shall not engage in or tolerate bullying, harassment or abuse of any kind. They shall not engage in, support or tolerate discrimination in employment including recruitment, hiring, training, working conditions, job assignments, pay, benefits, promotions, discipline, termination or retirement on the basis of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, caste, social background, diseases, disability, pregnancy, ethnic and national origin, nationality, membership of worker organizations including unions, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics.

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