LSQ

1.1 We do not engage in or support the use of child labour.

1.2 We never hire children; have records on all employees & contractors.

1.3 We establish, document, maintain and effectively communicate to personnel and other interested parties, written policies and procedures for remediation of child labourers, and shall provide adequate financial and other support to enable such children to attend and remain in school until no longer a child.

1.4 We may employ young workers, but where such young workers are subject to compulsory education laws, they shall work only outside of school hours.

1.5 We do not expose children or young workers to any situations – in or outside of the workplace – that are hazardous or unsafe to their physical and mental health and development.

2.1 We do not engage in or support the use of forced or compulsory labour, including prison labour.

2.2 We ensure that no employment fees or costs are borne in whole or in part by workers.

2.3 Our staff right to leave the workplace premises after completing the standard workday and be free to terminate their employment provided that they give reasonable notice to their organisation.

2.4 We do not engage in or support human trafficking.

2.5 We do not withhold any part of any personnel’s salary, benefits, property or documents in order to force such personnel to continue working for the organisation.

2.6 Our staff have the right to leave the workplace premises after completing the standard workday and be free to terminate their employment provided that they give reasonable notice to their organisation.

3.1 Do you certify that all your employees are paid at or above minimum wage requirements in your country of operation?

3.2 Do you certify that all your employees are paid at or above the living wage requirements in your country of operation?

4.1 We do not engage in or support discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, national or territorial or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, union membership, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination.

4.2 We do not interfere with the exercise of personnel’s rights to observe tenets or practices or to meet needs relating to race, national or social origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, union membership, political opinions or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination.

4.3 We do not exhibit any behaviour which is abusive, exploitative or sexually coercive, including gestures, language and physical contact, in the workplace.

5.1 All staff have the right to form, join and organise trade union(s) of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the organisation. We respect this right.

5.2 In situations where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, we shall allow workers to freely elect their own representatives.

5.3 We ensure that union members, representatives of workers and any personnel engaged in organising workers are not subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or retaliation for being union members.

6.1 We treat all personnel with dignity and respect. We do not engage in or tolerate the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse of personnel. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.

7.1 We comply with applicable laws, and industry standards on working hours, breaks and public holidays. The normal work week, not including overtime, shall be defined standards on working hours, breaks and public holidays.

7.2 The normal work week, not including overtime, shall be defined as 48 hour work week.

7.3 Our staff shall be provided with at least one day off following every six consecutive days of working. Exceptions to this rule apply only where both of the following conditions exist:<br>a) National law allows work time exceeding this limit; and<br>b) A freely negotiated collective bargaining agreement is in force that allows work time averaging, including adequate rest periods.

9.1 We shall provide a safe and healthy workplace environment and shall take effective steps to prevent potential health and safety incidents occupational injury or illness arising out of, associated with or occurring in the course of work.

9.2 We assess all the workplace risks to new, expectant and nursing mothers including those arising out of their work activity, to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to remove or reduce any risks to their health and safety.

9.3 We shall provide personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.

9.4 We have a senior management representative to be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment for all personnel and for implementing this Standard’s Health and Safety requirements.

9.5 We provide to personnel, on a regular basis, effective health and safety training, including on-site training and, where needed, job-specific training.

9.6 We provide documented procedures to detect, prevent, minimise, eliminate or otherwise respond to potential risks to the health and safety of personnel. The organisation shall maintain written records of all health and

9.7 The organisation shall maintain written records of all health and safety incidents that occur in the workplace and in all residences and property provided by the organisation, whether it owns, leases or contracts the residences or property from a service provider.

9.8 We provide, for use by all personnel, free access to: clean toilet facilities, potable water, suitable spaces for meal breaks, and, where applicable, sanitary facilities for food storage.

10.1 We have and adhere to an environmental policy which sets out clear commitments and targets to improve the company’s environmental footprint?

10.2 Is your environmental policy regularly reviewed and updated accordingly?

10.3 Do you provide employees and senior management with environmental induction/training where necessary?

10.4 Have you implemented any significant projects/initiatives to improve environmental performance/standards/compliance?

10.5 Do you conduct environmental risk and opportunity assessments of their activities?

10.6 If the company is subject to seismic or other natural hazards at any of its locations, has implemented emergency preparedness plans to effectively deal with such events?

10.7 Does the environmental policy cover climate change issues that could be relevant to the company?

10.8 Has the company conducted a baseline assessment of its carbon/GHG footprint?

10.9 Do you conduct air emission tests at your site?

10.10 Do you have a system in place to manage air emissions?

10.11 Do you use hazardous/toxic chemicals or substances in its processes?

10.12 Do you have and follow procedures for the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of these hazardous/toxic chemicals and substances?

10.13 Our products, packaging, storage, supply, and use do not have an adverse impact on biodiversity - including deforestation, ecosystem integrity, natural resource conservation and land degradation

10.14 The company does not operate in an energy intensive sector

10.15 Are the company's primary energy sources from renewable resources?

10.16 Are there any plans in place to monitor energy consumption and reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, and increase the percentage of renewable energy in the company's energy mix?

10.17 Is the company considering the use of more environmental-friendly and safer raw materials/chemicals in the production, packaging, storage, and supply of finished products?

10.18 Are products offered designed to reduce their environmental impact throughout their lifecycle?