Code of conduct
At Navy or Grey, we do not only care about our customers. We aim to carry out our trade while following strict ethical standards for everyone else involved in our business too. As such, we expect all our business partners to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Our ethical commitment extends to our choice in partners and suppliers, working with people and companies who do not violate our Social Responsibility Code of Conduct, and who provide good working conditions and fair pay for employees.
Child labour
Our vendors are encouraged to develop a healthy working environment, including having law-abiding apprenticeship programmes for the educational benefit of workers, not to skimp on costs. Vendors must not use labour from children younger than the legal working age for any tasks and must follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding their treatment and employment. No worker under the age of 18 should undergo any work which compromises on health or safety.
Discrimination
All workers employed by our vendors should be hired based on their ability. They must not be discriminated against regarding their gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, nationality, pregnancy, trade union or political affiliation when hired or during their work. Vendors should make sure that women receive the same treatment as men in all
employment aspects. Vendors will ensure workers will not be exposed to hazards endangering their reproductive health and that they will not be forced to use contraception.
Labour & wages
Vendors will ensure all labour is voluntary. This means no work is done while coerced or under the threat of a penalty. Navy or Grey vendors should not engage in human trafficking or slavery, nor use any illegal, prison, debt-bonded, compulsory, or indentured labour. Vendors must meet or exceed any local or industry requirements for wages, benefits, compensations, paid leave, or overtime.
Health & safety
Each employee must always have a safe and healthy work environment. This environment must be complying with local health and safety regulations. All employees must have the necessary training, protections, and systems in place to protect them while working. Each worker’s well-being, health and safety is of the utmost importance. As such, pregnant women should not be required to do work which would damage their health or that of their unborn child.
Working hours
Employees should not work over 60 hours a week, including overtime, unless exceptional circumstances force such an event. Vendors must inform Navy or Grey if any additional hours are required so that we can work together to reduce said additional hours. Any overtime must be voluntary, and any workers must be appropriately compensated for their time. Employees should always have at least 1 day off in any 7-day period. Vendors should ensure that they are exceeding working standards set out by both local laws and the applicable industry.
Dormitories
If housing accommodation is offered to workers, vendors must ensure that standards are at least equal to local independent housing. This means the housing must be clean, well-ventilated, secure, safe, and healthy for all those living there. This housing must also comply with local laws and standards.
Collective bargaining
Vendors must recognise and respect the legal rights of all employees. These rights include the rights of freedom of association, collective bargaining and to participate in whichever workers unions and organisations they so desire. Vendors must not harass or provide penalties to workers for exercising these rights.
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Environment
Each vendor of Navy or Grey must have written environmental standards and policies in place. They must make sure to enforce these standards and policies. Vendors should follow international environmental laws and regulations. On top of this, vendors are encouraged to minimise their impact on the environment. This can be done by using recycled materials, reducing waste, avoiding toxic materials, and improving energy and water efficiency.
Customs
Vendors must comply with all regional and international customs laws. They must take any steps necessary to prevent illegal shipment of products or cargo. This includes but is not limited to, weapons, drugs, illegal aliens and any other contraband.