1. Fulfill Commitments to Trader

We work with Supplier Partners who share our desire to build productive business relationships. This requires honest communications, mutual respect and delivering on commitments.

We expect our Supplier Partners to:

• • Share our commitment to conducting business honestly and transparently
  • Honor business obligations and manage unanticipated events in a proactive, timely and open way
  • Maintain appropriate quality assurance processes and controls, including committing to the philosophy of continuous quality improvement to better fulfill commitments

2. Treat People with Dignity and Respect

We expect our Supplier Partners to stand with us in prioritizing the safety, well-being and dignity of all individuals whose talents and hard work help us deliver our products and services.

We expect our Supplier Partners to:

• • Provide safe and healthy working conditions at all of their operations
  • Never use or tolerate the use of human trafficking, forced labor or child labor as defined by the International Labour Organization 
  • Foster an inclusive work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination
  • Meet or exceed all legal requirements for compensation and working conditions
  • Clearly identify and communicate these expectations to their workforce and maintain disciplinary measures for violations of these principles

3. Be Responsible Global Citizens 

We count on our Supplier Partners to help Trader contribute to its community in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.  

We expect our Supplier Partners to:

• • Comply with applicable environmental laws and requirements, including those related to obtaining, maintaining and adhering to environmental permits and approvals for their business conduct
  • Strive to reduce environmental impact through efforts such as minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and using resources efficiently
  • Protect natural resources by avoiding contamination from their operations and reducing the impact on natural resources of the surrounding communities
  • Work with Trader to implement sustainable processes, as well as identify and correct to the best of our collective ability threats to the environment and natural resources to, in turn, drive continuous improvement and societal value

4. Conduct Business with Integrity & Obey the Law

We seek business relationships based on trust, transparency and mutual accountability as well as a shared commitment to following the law. 

We expect our Supplier Partners to:

• • Compete fairly and ethically for Trader’s business and avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest in their work with us
  • Never offer or accept bribes, kickbacks, inappropriate gifts or hospitality, or other improper incentives in connection with Trader’s business
  • Avoid any conflict of interest relating to financial interests or other arrangements with our employees that may be considered inappropriate
  • Work with their own suppliers to promote business conduct consistent with the principles in this Code of Conduct
  • Know and follow the laws that apply to them and their business
  • Treat compliance with legal requirements as a minimum standard
  • Alert Trader to any material issues with the goods and services they supply — especially health and safety issues

5. Protect Trader’s Information, Assets and Interests

We expect our Supplier Partners to protect Trader’s reputation and any information or property we entrust to them.

We expect our Supplier Partners to:

• • Protect all Trader confidential information to which they have access, including its intellectual property, trade secrets and financial information
  • Safeguard any property belonging to Trader while under their control
  • Avoid any situations that may adversely affect our business interests or reputation 

• • Maintain books and records that reflect all transactions in an accurate, honest and timely way

Our Goal of Trusted Partnership

It is our goal to build trust-based relationships with ethical Supplier Partners who follow this Supplier Code of Conduct in a way that mirrors our own business commitments as exemplified by Trader’s Core Values. We expect our Supplier Partners to cooperate with our reasonable requests for information, certifications and/or audit access. When there is a concern, our practice is to work with the Supplier Partner.  We may be able to help identify possible improvements; however, when an issue cannot be corrected or a supplier partner is unwilling to engage, we reserve the right to end our relationship. 

If you see or suspect any conduct or business practice that you think could violate our Supplier Code of Conduct, please contact Trader directly. You may raise a concern or get help by contacting your Trader representative. </p>

Getting in touch with us quickly helps to prevent problems and correct any that have already occurred. We handle all reports promptly, fairly and as confidentially as possible.

We are grateful for your partnership, and we believe that by working closely with our Supplier Partners towards these common expectations we can achieve mutual success within our respective business realms while simultaneously helping communities and the wider world thrive.