Pandora Production Suppliers’ Code of Conduct
1. Introduction
1.1Background
Pandora A/S is committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by developing and implementing responsible business practices that allow us to deliver financial success while conducting our business strategy and operations in a responsible manner.
Pandora A/S is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, which means that we support 10 principles within four important areas: human rights, labour rights, environment and anti-corruption
Pandora A/S is a member of Responsible Jewellery Council and adheres to the principles and code of practices set out by them. Responsible Jewellery Council who is a not-for-profit organization established to promote responsible ethical, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond and/or gold jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.
1.2 Scope
This code applies to all Pandora A/S’s suppliers (hereafter “the supplier” or “suppliers”). Pandora A/S includes Pandora A/S including all Pandora Affiliates, which means a company of which Pandora A/S exercise control by ownership of at least 50% of its shares or voting rights.
Observance of the code is an enforced part of any agreement or contract between Pandora A/S and our suppliers.
The provisions of the code extend to all activities and workers, including workers who are engaged informally, on short-term contracts, or on part-time basis. Suppliers must ensure that the Code of Conduct is also observed by subcontractors involved in production processes of final manufacturing stages carried out on behalf of Pandora A/S, which includes responsibility for communicating the content and ensuring that all measures are implemented accordingly.
By signing PANDORA’s Suppliers Code of Conduct, suppliers confirm that the supplier will take action if they observe any failure to comply with principles and standards in the Code of Conduct and its appendixes among its sub-contractors. In addition, the supplier will notify PANDORA immediately.