The document herein is a literal translation of the BSCI Code of Conduct version 1/2014. As a Business Enterprise which has endorsed the BSCI Code of Conduct, we have adapted the document into our own layout to better contribute to the BSCI cascade effect.”
Top Glove Sdn Bhd [TG or the Company] is committed to conduct business in an ethical and socially responsible manner by developing its operations while simultaneously improving the environment and uplifting the socio economic condition of its employees. The Company is determined to build its business and succeed in long term together with its business partners including contractors, suppliers, vendors and dealings in the relationship of its own employees based on the highest ethical principles of trust, teamwork, honesty and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
Scope of Standards
TG Business Partners' Code of Conduct is derived from TG Social Compliance Initiatives (TGSCI) which applies to TG and its business partners.
Even in situations where the Company has minority interest, it highly encourages the application of these standards amongst its business partners.
These standards serve as a guide to ethical principles and business conduct. It sets forth the behavior expected of TG and its business partners and helps them make ethical decisions and identify potential misconducts.
Social Compliance Standards
TG requires it’s business partners to adopt the Principles of Business Social Compliance set out by Foreign Trade Association and be further guided by the following standards:-
1. Respect and Support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
As TG’s business partners, we shall recognize the inherent dignity of all the individuals and supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations.
2. Respect and Recognize the Rights of All Employees
As TG’s business partners, we shall be committed in ensuring that the rights of our employees, including contract, temporary and migrant workers, are respected in accordance to the local laws. It shall be our Company’s priority to comply with the relevant legislative objectives and moral obligations to create, build a harmonious, safe and healthy work environment and culture.
The following principles shall apply and guide us as TG’s business partners during our operations:
i. Children & Young Persons
a. No Child Labor
As TG’s business partners, we shall not knowingly employ or support the use of child labor. Remedial actions with appropriate follow up actions shall be exerted if any child labor case is uncovered to protect the welfare of the child.
b. Special protection for Young Person
As TG’s business partners, we shall not require or permit any young person to be engaged in any hazardous work and shall only allow any young person to be in the employment / industrial undertaking suitable to his/her capacity in accordance with the relevant national legislations.
ii. No Forced Labor
As TG’s business partners, we shall not knowingly employ or support forced / bonded labor / human trafficking and shall take appropriate measures to prevent it. There shall not be any restrictions on the workers’ freedom of movement during free time.
iii. Employment Contracts
As TG’s business partners, we shall ensure that our employees are given in writing, in a language that they understand, a description of their duties, rate of pay, working hours, leaves and any other benefits of the employment.
iv. Minimum Wage Standard
As TG’s business partners, we shall ensure all our employees are paid wages equal to or exceeding the legal minimum wage requirements and are covered for work-related illness and injuries.
v. Working Hours
As TG’s business partners, we shall ensure that the working hours comply with the national legislations including overtime [which shall be voluntary basis] and our workers have at least one rest day each week.
vi. Freedom of Association and Rights to Collective Bargaining
As TG’s business partners, we shall recognize and respect the right of our employees to form and join trade unions of their choice subject to the provisions of relevant national legislations.
In countries where the legal union rights are limited, we shall encourages other alternatives for the employees to express their feedback on their welfare.
vii. Equal Employment Opportunity
As TG’s business partners, we shall ensure equal opportunities in the work place. All decisions relating to hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination and retirement shall be made based on merit system, business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender or any other conditions that could give rise to discrimination.
viii. Harassment and Violence
As TG’s business partners, we shall not tolerate any form of harassment or violence. “Harassment” generally includes any form of unwelcome conduct towards another person t