CONNECTION CREW CIC
SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

Connection Crew CIC is a purpose driven business that aspires to have a material positive impact on (a) disadvantaged individuals, and (b) the environment, in each case in line with goals for sustainable development.    

This code of conduct sets out the core principles and standards which safeguard our mutual reputations, minimise externalities and maintain the highest possible quality. 

The commitments below will be shared by us and all suppliers, partners, and customers. Each party commits to uphold each standard below for the benefit of the other parties. If any standard is not yet met, a party can demonstrate that it has a remedial plan in place.

1. Equal opportunity, Non-discrimination

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy and maternity, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law, including the equalities act 2010.

Irrespective of law we encourage participation, and do not discriminate on the basis of any other experience, identifying characteristic or intersection. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

2. Fair Wages

We recognise that wages are essential to meeting employees’ basic needs. At a minimum, we comply with all applicable wage and hour laws and regulations, including those relating to minimum wages, overtime, maximum hours, piece rates and other elements of compensation, and provide legally mandated benefits. 

Where local industry standards are higher than applicable legal requirements, we meet, or aim to meet, higher standards.

3. Valuing Staff

We are committed to the on-going training and development of our staff.

We treat each employee with dignity and respect, and do not use corporal punishment, threats of violence, or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.

4. Health and Safety

We comply with all applicable Health & Safety Laws and Regulations by providing a clean and safe environment in which to work, establishing, maintaining and following responsible policies and practices in our product or material sector, and respond promptly to enquiries about Health & Safety issues relating to our construction, installation or manufacturing or other processes, products and services.

5. Anti-slavery, Child Labour, Anti-corruption

We adhere to all regulations set out by HM government, including but not limited to Anti-slavery, Child Labour, Anti-bribery / Anti-corruption. We can demonstrate our respective commitment to acting fairly and ethically in all our commercial activities by not engaging in any corrupt activity or act of bribery.

6. Local Community and Social Purpose

We have a clear social mission via a legal structure or corporate policy which details our social responsibility within the local community or more broadly.

7. Protection of the Environment and Climate Emergency

We comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and we understand that this is just a small part of what needs to be done in the years to come. 

If applicable, our factories and/or events monitor and report their production processes as needed to protect the environment and as required by law, including those related to emissions, discharges and disposal of wastes, and develop improvement plans as needed. We will be transparent and forthcoming with this data upon request. 

The environmental impacts of all business decisions are considered, along with opportunities for conservation of natural resources, recycling, source reduction, and pollution elimination, to ensure cleaner air and water, and to reduce landfill wastes.

We stand by the Paris Agreement and commit to Net Zero by 2050 or before. We welcome collaboration to bring this forward, alongside other crucial biodiversity and waste minimisation commitments, such as those aligned to the circular economy.

From January 2024 at the latest, we will formalise our environmental commitments, including Net Zero, under SME Climate Hub or similar public register.

From January 2025 at the latest, we will publicly report targets, emissions, and publish a carbon reduction plan for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions via SBTI or similar.

8. Conflict Materials

We adopt policies and management systems with respect to conflict minerals and, where applicable, require our suppliers to adopt similar policies and systems. We establish our own due diligence program to ensure conflict-free supply chains.

Conflict minerals contain tin, tungsten, tantalum or gold and are obtained from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Central Africa Republic, South Sudan, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda or Uganda.

9. Legal Obligations

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to the manufacture, pricing, sale, and distribution of merchandise.

All references to “applicable laws and regulations” in this Code of Conduct include local and national codes, rules and regulations as well as applicable treaties and voluntary industry standards.

10. Demonstration of commitments

We maintain on site, or publicly available on our website, all documentation that demonstrates compliance with this Code of Conduct.  Each party will provide this documentation promptly on request of the other party.

Where we do not yet meet a standard, we will have demonstrated that we have a remedial plan in place. On a regular basis, we shall update the other party of any achievements or setbacks to the plan.

Audits of our offices and sites are welcome, with 5 working days' notice.

We shall meet annually with the other party to review our commitments under this Code of Conduct.

11. Termination

In the event that either party determines that the other party’s efforts to comply with this Code of Conduct have been deficient (a “non-cooperative party”) and the non-cooperative party fails to develop and implement remedial steps within an agreed period of time, the relevant party reserves the right to take appropriate actions up to and including discontinuing the business relationship.