Code of Conduct
A Code of Conduct is an ethical guideline whose purpose is to create rules of the game for a company's employees and partners, as well as an understanding of how the organization operates - what the principles of action are and what the value base of the operation is.
Voglia's code of ethics focuses on the fair treatment of people, animals and nature, which includes, for example, ensuring a safe working environment and respecting animals and natural resources.
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Voglia is committed to respecting human rights and ensuring sustainable working practices. The aim of this Code of Conduct is to set out the values and principles that Voglia strives to implement in its supply chains. The Code of Conduct is based on international conventions such as the universality of human rights, the UN core conventions, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The minimum requirements for suppliers and other subcontractors set out in the Code of Ethics are Voglia's. Voglia's suppliers are responsible for informing their subcontractors about Voglia's Code of Conduct.
In order to monitor the activities of our business partners in accordance with the requirements, we have the right to make unannounced visits to all Voglia’s production units. Voglia also has the right to appoint an independent third party to conduct audits to assess compliance with this Code of Conduct. Failure to cooperate or repeated violations of the Code of Conduct may result in the termination of the business relationship with Voglia.
Legal requirements
All Voglia business partners must comply with the national laws of the countries in which they operate.
Business partners are also committed to the requirements set out in this document. Business partners should note that these may exceed the requirements set out in national legislation.
Workers' rights
All Voglia business partners must have a written employment contract with all employees. Employment contracts must be written in the local language and must include the terms and conditions of employment.
No bonded labor
Voglia does not accept any form of forced, bonded or involuntary labor. Every employee must be treated with respect and dignity. Business partners must ensure that migrant workers have the same rights as local workers. All employees have the right to leave work and freely terminate their employment without penalty.
No discrimination
Voglia does not tolerate discrimination. Business partners may not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, age, religion, race, caste, pregnancy, disability, social background, sexual orientation, political opinion, illness or any other circumstances that may lead to discrimination. Employees may not be harassed or punished for any of the reasons listed above.
Freedom of association
All Voglia business partners must respect the right of employees to form or join associations of their choice and to bargain collectively. Discrimination against employees based on union membership is not permitted.
When operating in countries where trade unions are illegal, business partners must allow employees to freely choose their own representatives with whom the company can enter into a dialogue on workplace issues.
Child labor
Voglia does not tolerate child labor. Business partners are not allowed to employ children under the age of 15. All business partners must ensure that they do not employ anyone under this age.
In cases where business partners remove children from the workplace, they should proactively identify measures to ensure the protection of the affected children. Where necessary, they should seek to provide decent work for adult household members of the affected children’s families.
Young workers
All Voglia business partners must comply with legal restrictions on the employment of persons under the age of 18. When employing young workers, business partners must ensure that such work is not harmful to their health and that their working hours do not interfere with their attendance at school.
Wages
All Voglia business partners must respect the right of workers to fair remuneration sufficient to provide them with a decent living for themselves and their families. Wages must be paid regularly and on time, refer to regular working hours, and be commensurate with the worker’s skills, training and experience.
Business partners must pay at least the statutory minimum wage, the prevailing industry wage, or the wage negotiated in the collective agreement, whichever is higher.
Working hours
All Voglia business partners must ensure that employees are not required to work more than 48 regular hours per week. Overtime must be exceptional, always voluntary for employees, and paid in accordance with the law. Overtime hours should never exceed 12 hours per week. Business partners must also provide their employees with the right to rest breaks on every working day and at least one day off every seven days.
Health and safety
All Voglia business partners must ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. The premises must be maintained and cleaned regularly and must provide a healthy working environment.
Business partners must ensure that systems are in place to detect, assess, prevent and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of workers. Hazardous equipment or unsafe buildings are not permitted. Appropriate first aid equipment must be available. Emergency exits must be clearly marked and unblocked. Everyone must have the right to leave the premises in case of immediate danger without permission.
Business partners must ensure the availability of drinking water, safe and clean eating and resting areas, as well as clean and safe cooking and food storage facilities.
Surroundings
All business partners must respect the environment and comply with all environmental laws in the countries in which they operate. Business partners must have the appropriate environmental permits for their operations.
Water is a threatened natural resource in many parts of the world and should be used as efficiently as possible. Business partners must ensure that all wastewater is treated and disposed of in accordance with local legislation.
Business partners must strive to improve resource efficiency and reduce waste during production. All waste must be disposed of responsibly and in accordance with local laws.
Chemicals
All business partners must comply with the current European Chemicals Regulation (REACH). A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be available at the point of use of chemicals.
Animal welfare
Voglia does not tolerate harm or cruelty to animals during production. Business partners must ensure that materials derived from animals come from animals that have been treated in accordance with animal welfare laws and international recommendations.
Commitment to the Code of Conduct
Signing the Code of Conduct is mandatory for all business partners who have a business relationship with Voglia.
Business partners commit to complying with Voglia's Code of Conduct and communicate this to all subcontractors to ensure their ability to comply with it.
The whistleblowing channel provides a confidential channel to submit a suspicion of possible misconduct or violation of Voglia's Code of Conduct to an internal investigation.
Please send the signed code of conduct to Voglia.
Signature: _____________________________________
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Approved by Voglia Oy
January 2021
