Supplier Code of Conduct andResponsibility Standards“I-PEX Group”

May 2024 - Revision
I-PEX Inc.

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Foreword
In recent years, the business environment has been drastically changing due to the globalization of the activities andthe maturation of the information society.
On the other hand, when looking at the whole society, there is a growing interest in corporate efforts to create asustainable society due to the growing occurrence of corporate scandals and the severe criticism regarding dishonest
business activities.
In this kind of environment, companies are expected to fulfill their social and legal responsibilities as a member ofthe society, making them work actively on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Regarding the supply chain
management, the companies are not only required to promote the CSR in their activities but shall also consider the
CSR of their suppliers.
I-PEX Group has implemented the I-PEX Group Chart of Corporate Behavior” to gain the trust of all our stakeholders
through fair and sincere corporate activities.

Considering the necessity of understanding our entire supply chain along with fulfilling our social
responsibilities, we have established a “Supplier Code of Conduct and Responsibility Standards”. We lookforward to your understanding and active cooperation.

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. 【Labor and Human Rights】
Anti-Discrimination
Anti-Harassment and Abuse
Prevention of Involuntary Labor
Third-Party Employment Agencies
Foreign Contract Worker Protections
Prevention of Underage Labor
Juvenile Worker Protections
Educational Program Management
Working Hours Management
Wages, Benefits and Contracts
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
Worker Engagement and Grievance Management
2. 【Health and Safety】
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Chemical Management
Fire Safety Management
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
Incident Management
Dormitory and Dining
Combustible Dust Hazard Management
Machine Safety Management
3. 【Environment】
Waste Management
Water and Wastewater Management
Stormwater Management
Air Emissions Management
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
Boundary Noise Management
Resource Consumption Management
4. 【Management Systems】
Management Systems
5. 【Ethics】
Responsible Sourcing of Materials

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. 【Labor and Human Rights】
At I-PEX, we believe all workers in our supply chain deserve a fair and ethical workplace.
Workers must be treated with the utmost dignity and respect, and our Suppliers shall uphold the highest
standards of human rights.
・Anti-Discrimination

・Anti-Harassment and Abuse

・Prevention of Involuntary Labor

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Third-Party Employment Agencies

・Foreign Contract Worker Protections

・Prevention of Underage Labor・

Juvenile Worker Protections

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Educational Program Management

・Working Hours Management

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Wages, Benefits and Contracts

・Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

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Worker Engagement and Grievance Management

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Anti- Discrimination
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall not discriminate against any worker based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status,
national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, union membership or any otherstatus protected by applicable national or local law, during hiring or any other employment practices. The Suppliershall not require pregnancy or medical tests, except where required by applicable laws and regulations or for
workplace safety purpose and shall not improperly discriminate based on test results.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy against discrimination that complies with this standard, applicable laws andregulations, the Code, and all other relevant applicable standards.
The policy must clearly state that:
・ The Supplier shall not discriminate against any worker based on race, colors, age, gender, sexual orientation,
ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, national origin, marital status or gender identity
during hiring or other employment practices such as applications for employment, promotions, rewards, access totraining, job assignments, wages, benefits, discipline, and termination, unless prohibited by law.
・ The Supplier shall not require pregnancy or medical tests, except when required by applicable laws and regulations
or for workplace safety purpose and shall not improperly discriminate based on test results.
・ No worker will be punished or retaliated against for reporting discriminatory practices.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its anti-discrimination policy.
The Supplier shall always comply with its written policy and procedures.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify then responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the antidiscrimination policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with anti-discrimination requirements specified in the applicable laws andregulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, minimize, and eliminate discrimination.

2. Operational Practice
2.1. Anti-discrimination
Unless prohibited by law, the Supplier shall not discriminate against any worker based on race, color, age, gender,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, national origin, marital status,

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or gender identity in hiring and employment practices such as application for employment, promotions, rewards,
access to training, job assignments, wages, benefits, discipline, and termination.
Workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for religious practices.
The Supplier shall ensure that there is no discrimination in compensation based on the characteristics listed above.
Recruitment and employment policies and practices, including but not limited to job advertisements, job descriptions,and job application forms and job performance/evaluation policies and practices, shall be free from any type of
discriminatory bias.
2.2. Pregnancy and Nursing Mother Anti-Discrimination
The Supplier shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding pregnancy and postnatal employment
protections, benefits and pay.
The Supplier shall make reasonable accommodations for nursing mothers unless prohibited by applicable laws andregulations.
The Supplier shall not (i) refuse to hire an applicant for a non-hazardous position or (ii) terminate a worker’s
employment solely based on the Worker’s pregnancy or nursing status.
The Supplier shall not prohibit female Workers from becoming pregnant nor threaten female Workers with adverse
employment consequences, including dismissal, loss of seniority or deduction of wages and benefits, to discouragethem from becoming pregnant.
2.3. Medical Anti-Discrimination
The Supplier shall not, based on a person’s medical status, make any employment decisions that negatively affect theperson’s employment status unless such decision is dictated by the inherent requirements of the job or is prudent
for workplace safety.
The Supplier shall not discriminate against a worker in eligibility for another position based on the worker’s refusal
to take a medical test where there is no required medical test for such position.
The Supplier shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate workers with chronic illnesses, which may include
rearranging working time, providing special equipment, opportunities for rest breaks, time for medical appointments,
flexible sick leaves, part-time work, and return-to-work arrangements.
2.4. Pregnancy and Medical Testing
The Supplier shall not require pregnancy tests or medical tests, including but not limited to hepatitis B or HIV, either
as a condition for employment or as a requirement for continued employment.
Pregnancy tests or medical tests are allowed only if each of the following conditions are met:
・ Applicable laws and regulations require the pregnancy test or the medical test is determined in writing by aqualified health professional to be required as a safety measure prior to working in a particular environment and theworker is specifically assigned to work in that particular environment.
・ The cost of the medical test is paid by the Supplier.

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・ The worker receives clear communication regarding the purpose of the test and the specifics of what will be tested.
・ The worker provides affirmative written consent to the test.
・ The original report of results is provided to and allowed to be retained by the worker. The Supplier should not
retain copies of the report, unless required by law.
2.5 Worker Protections
The Supplier shall identify (in writing) the jobs for which applicable law or workplace safety requires Workers to takea pregnancy test or medical test. Workers refusing to take a required medical test or pregnancy test will not be eligible
for these jobs.
The Supplier shall provide documentary evidence that any medical test or other test it requires workers to take isotherwise required by law or has been properly determined by a qualified health professional to be prudent forworkplace safety.
The Supplier shall identify positions deemed hazardous for pregnant workers, nursing workers, or workers with a
medical condition, including elimination of workplace health and safety risks to such workers and accommodatingsuch workers in a non-hazardous position.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to any person involved in activities that may be associated withdiscrimination risks.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its anti-discrimination policy to all workers, supervisors and managers.
This communication shall include information about hazardous jobs, workplace accommodations for non-hazardous
conditions, and voluntary medical testing.
The communication or training shall be provided during the initial orientation period and reinforced via refresher
training on a regular basis.

4. Documentation
Confidentiality of all pregnancy and medical records shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable laws andregulations.
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to anti-discrimination.
All documentation shall be made available to the Client for review upon its request and such documentation shall becomplete, accurate, and up to date.

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Anti-harassment and Abuse
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall commit to a workplace free of harassment and abuse. The Supplier shall not threaten workers with,or subject them to, harsh or inhumane treatment, including but not limited to verbal abuse and harassment,
psychological harassment, mental and physical coercion, and sexual harassment.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy against harassment, abuse and workplace violence that complies with thisStandard, applicable laws and regulations, the Code, and all other relevant applicable standards, including drawing
from the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190) and its accompanying Recommendation (No. 206), 2019.
The policy shall at a minimum include each of the following:・ A clear definition of what constitutes sexual harassment
・ A clear definition of other forms of violence and harassment at work, including physical violence or assault, andpsychological violence and harassment, such as bullying, humiliating, threatening, or any form of verbal abuse
・ A statement prohibiting harassment and abuse consistent with this Standard and applicable laws and regulations.
・ Description of methods for reporting internal grievances/complaints regarding harassment and abusive behavior
・ Disciplinary rules and penalties against the harasser/abuser and against those who made false accusations
・ A statement regarding the policy of non-retaliation for persons reporting cases of harassment in good faith(including, for example, measures to protect complainants, victims, witnesses and whistle-blowers against
victimization or retaliation, and that all information will be gathered and treated in strict confidentiality).
・ How the policy is to be implemented, reviewed and monitored.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its anti-harassment and abuse policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the antiharassment and abuse policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with anti-harassment and abuse requirements specified in applicable laws andregulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to anti-harassment and abuse.

2. Operational Practices

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2.1. Workplace Discipline
The Supplier shall have written disciplinary rules, procedures and practices that embody a system of progressive
discipline.
The disciplinary system shall be applied in a fair and non-discriminatory manner and include a management review
by an objective party senior to the manager who imposed the disciplinary action.
The Supplier shall have a system to discipline supervisors, managers or workers, or workers who engage in any
physical abuse, sexual harassment or abuse, psychological harassment, verbal harassment or verbal abuse, throughmeasures such as compulsory counseling, warnings, demotions and terminations or any combination thereof,
regardless of whether such action was intended as a means to maintain labor discipline.
Practices such as public humiliation of workers are not permitted.
The Supplier shall not use monetary fines or penalties to maintain labor discipline, including for poor performance orfor violating the company rules, regulations, or policies.
Access to food, water, toilets, medical care, health clinics and other basic necessities shall not be used as a reward or
as a means to maintain labor discipline.
Workers shall be requested but not compelled to sign all written records of disciplinary action against them.
2.2. Security Practices
All security practices shall be gender appropriate and non-intrusive.
Search of bags and other personal items for the purpose of theft prevention is acceptable provided searches areapplied equally across all employees regardless of position or other factors body searches and physical pat-downs
shall only be undertaken following appropriate procedures and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Any physical search shall be conducted in the open or, as culturally accepted, and shall be conducted by security
personnel of the same gender as the person being searched.
The Supplier shall not impose unreasonable restrictions on movement within the workplace, nor on entry or exit ofcompany-provided facilities.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all responsible staff on anti-harassment and abuse. The training
shall as a minimum include the following elements:
・ All personnel that receive or process complaints regarding harassment and abuse shall be formally trained toaddress such complaint・ Security personnel shall receive training on harassment and abuse prevention and theirs roles and responsibilities.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its anti-harassment and abuse policy to all workers, supervisors, andmanagers in the workplace.
Training on harassment and abuse prevention shall be mandatory for all Workers, supervisors and managers during
the initial orientation period and reinforced via refresher training on a regular basis.

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Disciplinary rules, procedures and practices shall be clearly communicated to all workers.

4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain any documentation related to anti-harassment, including but not limited to:・ Records of all disciplinary actions taken, which must be maintained in the worker’s personnel file・ A summary of proactive steps taken by the Supplier, including violence and harassment prevention program andtraining for managers, supervisors and staff
・ Information on complaint and investigation procedures, including the affirmation that all reports and complaints
related to violence and harassment will be acted on promptly・ Records of completed training
The Supplier shall maintain and make available immediately to I-PEX upon its request all documentation regarding
allegations of Harassment and abuse.

5. Victim Support
The Supplier shall provide necessary support and assistance to victims, including victims of physical or sexual assault,
sexual harassment, or repeated bullying.

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Prevention of Involuntary Labor
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall ensure that all work is voluntary.
The Supplier shall not traffic persons or use any form of slave, forced, bonded, indentured, or prison labor. This
includes the transportation, harboring, recruitment, transfer, or receipt of persons by means of threat, force, coercion,
abduction, fraud, or payments to any person having control over another person for the purpose of exploitation.
The Supplier shall not withhold workers’ original government-issued identification and travel documents.
The Supplier shall ensure that workers’ contracts clearly convey the conditions of employment in a language
understood by the workers.
The Supplier shall not impose unreasonable movement restrictions within the workplace or upon entering or exiting
company-provided facilities.
The workers shall not be required to pay employers’ or their agents’ fees for their recruiting and/or ongoing
employment. This includes recruitment, application, recommendation, hiring, placement, processing, renewals,
and/or recurring fees of any kind. If such fees are found to have been paid by Workers, they shall be repaid to theworker.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy against involuntary labor that complies with the Code, this Standard, and theapplicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its prevention of involuntary labor policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of prevention of
involuntary labor policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with prevention of involuntary labor requirements specified in the applicablelaws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize the risks related to involuntary labor.

2. Operational Practices
2.1. Identity Documents
Workers shall retain possession or control of all identity documents, such as passports, identity papers, travel
documents and other personal legal documents.

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The Supplier shall not require surrender of the workers’ original identity documents, withhold their original identity
documents, or restricts workers’ access to original identity documents for any reason.
The Supplier may obtain and retain copies of the workers’ original identity documents.
The Supplier may request (but may not demand or require) workers’ original identity documents for the purposes ofobtaining visa renewals or satisfying other work permit related requirements for such workers. The Supplier shall workwith related parties including a third-party employment agency to ensure timely return of all original identity
documents to Workers.
2.2. Recruitment Fees
Workers shall not be required to pay employers’ or their agents’ fees for their recruiting and/or ongoing employment.
This includes recruitment, application, recommendation, hiring, skills test, placement, processing, renewal and/or
recurring fees of any kind.
If workers have been found to have paid such fees, it shall be paid back to them.
2.3. Deposits
Deposits from workers are prohibited unless required by applicable laws and regulations.
If a deposit is legally required, the Supplier shall ensure that an accurate receipt is provided for any deposits madeby the workers and that such deposits be returned in full to the worker as expeditiously as practicable, but no later
than one month after the worker’s employment has terminated or reason for such deposit has ended, whichever isearlier.
2.4. Loans
Personal loans to workers or job seekers under circumstances where repayment terms could be construed as debt
bondage or forced labor are prohibited.
2.5. Freedom of Movement
All workers shall have the right to freely enter and to terminate their employment.
The Supplier shall not confine or restrict workers’ freedom of movement inside the place of production or Supplierprovided facilities, including access to drinking water and to the worker’s dormitory room, except where necessary
for the workers safety and when permitted by the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall not track workers’ real time movement at workplace by requiring workers to wear any Tracking
Devices unless for the monitoring of workplace health and safety.
The Supplier shall not restrict Workers’ access to bathrooms in terms of time or frequency of bathroom breaks,
number of workers going to bathroom at any time or non-payment of wages during bathroom breaks.
2.6. Forced Overtime
All overtime shall be voluntary. The Supplier shall ensure that all workers have the right to refuse to work overtime
hours.
The Supplier shall not impose overtime where Workers are unable to leave the work premises.
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of future opportunities for overtime or disciplinary action against workers for refusing overtime.
2.7. Production Quota
The Supplier shall not set production quotas or piecework rates at such level that Workers need to work beyond
regular working hours (excluding overtime) to earn the legal minimum wage or the prevailing industry wage.
2.8. Bank Accounts
The Supplier shall not have direct control of, or access to, worker’s bank accounts other than to make direct depositsof compensation.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for the prevention of involuntary labor.
3.2. Workers, supervisors, and managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its prevention of involuntary labor policy to all workers, supervisors andmanagers during the initial orientation period and reinforced via refresher training on a regular basis.

4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentations related to the prevention of involuntary labor. All documentation shall bemade available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Third-Party Employment Agencies
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall ensure that the third-party employment agencies it uses are compliant with the provisions of thisCode and the law and regulations.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses third-party employment agencies (TPEA below) management
requirements specified in the applicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its TPEA management policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the TPEA
management policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with the TPEA management requirements specified in the applicable laws andregulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to the management of, and recruitment from, TPEA,
including those sponsored by or affiliated with government agencies.
1.4. Pre-Selection Due Diligence
The Supplier shall conduct pre-selection due diligence to ensure TPEA compliance with the applicable laws andregulations and the applicable requirements of the Code and related Supplier Responsibility Standards.
The due diligence process shall include but is not limited to the following:・Verification that the TPEA has obtained valid and appropriate licenses, certifications, and permits for all its
operations per applicable laws and regulations

・Background checks to determine whether relevant authorities have levied any sanctions or punishments for
failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or which prevent the TPEA from operating.
1.5. Recruitment Due Diligence
The Supplier shall conduct due diligence, including but not limited to onboarding interviews with workers recruitedor hired through TPEA to ensure that:・Students are clearly identified as such during the recruitment process
・Workers are provided with accurate details of the nature and place of work, living conditions, the term of theemployment contract (if applicable), working hours, Base Wages for Regular Hours, rates for overtime and holiday
wages, and applicable deductions and benefits.

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2. Operational Practices
2.1. Engaging Third-Party Employment Agencies
The Supplier shall sign contract with a TPEA before engaging the TPEA to recruit or hire Workers.
The contract shall comply with applicable laws and regulations and the applicable terms of the Code and related
Supplier Responsibility Standards and at a minimum include the following when applicable:
・Compensation structure for any and all wages, benefits or bonuses to be paid or provided to workers
・Terms of payment by the Supplier to the TPEA
・Term that no unreasonable fees may be charged to workers or unreasonable deductions made from workers’
wages or other benefits in relation to their recruitment or hiring・Term that includes the consequences for violating this Standard, up to and including termination of therelationship between Supplier and TPEA.

2.2. Identity Documents
TPEA shall not require workers to surrender their original identity documents, withhold their original identity
documents or restrict workers’ access to original identity documents for any reason.
The Supplier and TPEA may request (but may not demand or require) workers’ original identity documents for the
purposes of obtaining visa renewals or satisfying other work permit related requirements for such workers.
The Supplier shall work with related parties including a TPEA to ensure timely return of all original identity
documents to Workers.
TPEA may obtain and retain copies of workers’ original identity documents.

2.3. Recruitment of Workers
The Supplier shall verify TPEA’s recruitment practices including but not limited to job postings and job interviews toensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and this Standard.
A signed copy of the agreement shall be provided to workers in their own language when applicable and theSupplier shall verify the terms of the agreements between the TPEA and Workers prior to receiving the Workers
onsite.
The Supplier shall conduct due diligence, including but not limited to onboarding interviews with Workers recruitedor hired through the TPEA to ensure that:
・The TPEA has not recruited or hired students
・Workers were provided accurate details of the nature and place of work, living conditions, the term of theemployment contract (if applicable), working hours, base wages for regular hours, rates for overtime and holiday
wages, and any bonuses or return fees committed by the TPEA and applicable deductions and benefits
・Workers are not charged any unreasonable fees and expenses or deposits related to their employment
・The TPEA does not withhold Workers’ original government-issued identification and travel documents.
The Supplier shall document and maintain records of the due diligence above.

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The Supplier shall establish a due diligence process to ensure, where TPEA is responsible for making wage andbenefits, the payment and benefits are accurate and timely.
The due diligence process shall include, at a minimum, effective monitoring of original payment records of all
wages, bonuses or return fees. The Supplier shall interview adequate number of workers recruited or hired through
TPEA to ensure:・Full and timely payment of all wages, bonuses or return fees
・No unreasonable deductions from workers’ wages or other benefits.
An itemized pay slip shall be provided to Workers along with payment of bonuses or Return Fees.
In the event of unreasonable fees or deductions in relation to recruitment or hiring, or under-payment of wages,
bonuses, or return fee, The Supplier shall repay the relevant amounts to workers.

2.5. Bank Accounts
TPEAs shall not have direct control of, or access to, workers’ bank accounts other than to make direct deposits ofcompensation.
2.6. TPEA Service Access
The Supplier shall ensure that Workers have direct access to TPEA services, for example :・A TPEA representative stationed at Supplier site
・A TPEA online service which provides prompt reply to workers.

3. Third Party Agency Monitoring
3.1. Regular Audits

The Supplier shall conduct annual audits of TPEAs from which it obtains Workers to ensure compliance withapplicable laws and regulations, the Code, and related Supplier Responsibility Standards.
For TPEAs involved in hiring of foreign contract workers, the regular audits shall cover TPEAs in both sending
and receiving countries.
The Suppliers shall audit TPEAs to ensure workers are provided proper employment contracts, working hours,base wages for regular hours, rates for overtime and holiday wages, deductions and benefits, including social
insurance and living conditions where applicable.

3.2. TPEA Compliance
The Supplier shall have a documented procedure in place to manage violations of applicable laws and regulations
and this Standard by a TPEA.
This procedure shall define appropriate sanctions and establish a corrective action process pursuant to which the
TPEA ’s violation is remedied.
The Supplier shall terminate its relationship with any TPEA that is unwilling to correct a violation.

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4. Training and Communication
4.1. TPEAThe Supplier shall communicate the requirement of this Standard to all TPEAs prior to establishing a business
relationship, and on an annual basis, to ensure full understanding and commitment for compliance.

5. Supplier Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its TPEA management policy to all workers, supervisors, and managers
during the initial orientation period and reinforced via refresher training on a regular basis.
5.1. Responsible Staff and TPEAThe Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for TPEA management.

6. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation and records relating to TPEA management, including but not limited to preselection due-diligence, business licenses and audit reports.
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon request.

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Foreign Contract Worker Protections
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall ensure that all work is voluntary. The Supplier shall not traffic persons or use any form of slave,forced, bonded, indentured or prison labor.
The Supplier shall ensure that workers’ contracts clearly convey the conditions of employment in a language
understood by the workers.
Workers shall not be required to pay employers’ or their agents’ recruitment fees or other similar fees to obtain theiremployment. If workers are found to have paid such fees, it should be repaid.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses foreign contract workers requirements specified in the applicablelaws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its foreign contract workers management policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the foreign
contract workers protections policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with foreign contract workers requirements specified in the applicable laws
and regulations and this Standard in both the receiving and sending countries.
The Supplier shall identify, assess and minimize risks related to foreign contract workers management.

2. Operational Practices
2.1. Legal Work Permits
The Supplier shall ensure that all foreign contract workers have legal work permits.
2.2. Signed Employment Contract
The Supplier shall ensure that all foreign contract workers who are hired to work in the Supplier’s facility while living
in another country receive, understand, sign a written employment contract in their own language and receive a copyof the employment contract prior to departing from the sending country.
In addition to the requirements specified in the wages, benefits and contracts Standard, contracts for foreign contract
workers shall additionally include the following terms :・ terms and conditions regarding possession of identity documents during the employment contract term
・ estimates of the minimum and maximum net pay the foreign contract workers could expect to receive each month.

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The maximum net pay shall be based on a maximum of 60 hours of work per week.
2.3. Early Termination of Contract with Reasonable Notice
The Supplier shall not penalize foreign contract workers for voluntary terminating their employment contracts withreasonable notice as defined by local laws.
2.4. Early Termination of Contract Without Reasonable Notice
Unless prohibited by law, the Supplier may allow foreign contract workers to bear the actual cost of repatriation to
the sending country for voluntarily terminating their employment contract early without reasonable notice. If thisrepatriation cost exceeds 60% of their one-month net wage, the excess shall be paid by the employer.
The Supplier shall not penalize the foreign contract workers for voluntary terminating their employment contract
early without reasonable notice by deduction of the due base or overtime wages.
2.5. Fees, Expenses and Deposits
The Supplier shall use its best efforts to ensure foreign contract workers are not charged any fees and expenses ordeposits related to their employment in accordance with IPEX’s definition of fees and expenses.
The Supplier shall pay the costs of recruitment directly to the extent possible.
The Supplier shall implement a process to determine the specific amount of any fees and expenses paid by eachindividual foreign worker prior to commencement of work.
The Supplier shall ensure that TPEA conducts due diligence through onboarding verification, so that applicants will
understand how they came to know about this employment and any applicable risks.
Applicants who paid any intermediaries, such as sub-agencies who are not in a working relationship with the TPEA,
shall have an equal opportunity in the application process.
Fees & Expenses
The Supplier is responsible for paying all fees and expenses associated with recruitment, placement, processing,transportation, or ongoing management of workers in both the sending and receiving country, and any TPEA
expenses and fees, including but not limited to :・ Recruitment fees :- Reservation or commitment fees
- Informal broker and sub-agent fees and expenses for assistance in recruitment (fees paid by workers to
middlemen, recruiters, or individual/individuals who referred the work to the employment agency or hiring company,
whether formal or informal)- Recruitment service fees in the sending country (such as application or recommendation fees)- Recruitment service fees in the receiving country (both one-time and recurring fees)- Deposits- Relocation costs if asked to move once employment has begun.
・ Transportation and lodging costs :- Air or ground transportation and the airport/border tax from sending to receiving countries

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- Returning air or ground transportation and the airport/border tax from receiving to sending countries.
・ Documentation, medical, training and other government fees:- TPEA services fees
- Passport and visa fees
- Quarantined accommodation/facilities expense on arrival to country of work and upon repatriation (unlessthere are applicable laws otherwise directed)- Medical checkups, testing, vaccination, and immunization/screening in the sending and receiving countries- Temporary work or residence permits and renewals- Documentation fees in sending country (such as notarization, translation services, and attorney’s fees)- Insurance- Government-required fees
- Background and reference checks- Photos (including new passport or visa and renewals)- Quarantined accommodation/facilities expenses on arrival to country of work and upon repatriation- Training fees
- TPEA or supplier mandated training.
・ Exemptions

Unless required by Applicable Laws and Regulations, the following shall be exempted:- Direct transportation expenses incurred from Worker’s home to local or central recruitment processing centersin the sending country prior to the offer of employment and signed acceptance in writing.
- Any fees and expenses incurred by workers for any services, with any parties (sub-agencies/intermediaries),
where these parties are not connected / in a business independent from the TPEA, or are providing services to theapplicants prior to TPEA engagement

Fees and expenses related to the recruitment of foreign workers should be clearly stated in the contracts between
the TPEAs and the Supplier to ensure compliance with the zero fee policies.
The Supplier shall require TPEAs to provide accurate receipts to each foreign worker detailing actual fees andexpenses paid by the foreign contract workers before departure from the sending country.
The Supplier shall implement a non-reprisal policy that prohibits the punishment of and/or retaliation against
foreign workers for any information provided during the job-seeking or employment process. This policy shall be
communicated to all foreign workers during the interview process.

2.6. Remedy
If the Supplier finds that a foreign contract worker has paid fees and expenses related to their employment,
the Supplier shall reimburse such fees and expenses to the foreign contract worker within 30 days of thelater of (i) the start of the worker’s employment with the Supplier or (ii) the date the Supplier discovers thefee payment(s).

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2.7.

Identity Document Storage

The Supplier shall provide each foreign contract worker with individual secure storage, in accommodation they
provide, accessible for foreign contract workers for their identity documents, such as passports, identity papers, travel
documents and other personal legal documents.
The storage shall be :・freely and immediately accessible to foreign contract workers at any time・accessible to foreign contract workers without assistance and there shall be no barriers to assess
・lockable and secured against unauthorized access.
2.8. Pregnancy Protections
The Supplier shall take affirmative steps to protect the rights of foreign contract workers who become pregnant,including if the foreign contract workers was found pregnant on arrival at the receiving country.
In cases where the receiving country law requires that pregnant foreign contract workers return to their home county(or to the sending country) to give birth, the Supplier shall provide such protections to pregnant foreign contract
workers as per the applicable laws and regulations.
2.9. Diplomatic Access
The Supplier shall not prevent any foreign workers from contacting his/her embassy.
2.10. Repatriation
The Supplier shall be responsible for the payment of repatriation for each foreign contract workers in all circumstances
including but not limited to the following :・ upon completion of the employment contract
・ on termination of the contract due to employee misconduct, illness or incapacity
・ the foreign contract worker has been subject to harassment, abuse or other violation of his/her rights
The requirement does not apply when the foreign contract worker :・ obtains other employment within the country and leaving the country is not required per applicable laws andregulations
・terminates employment contract early without reasonable notice.

3. Training and communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for foreign contract workers management.
3.2. Foreign Contract Workers
The Supplier shall provide regular refresher training for foreign contract workers to ensure they understand at theminimum the following :・ Fees and Expenses related to recruitment and on-going employment
・ Reporting channel to whistle blow threats, any recruitment, or employment fees and expenses

21 / 123・ The terms and conditions per employment contracts
・ Expected living expenses needed
・ Living conditions
・ Expected first salary, any deductions, taxable income and their payment terms including expected amount andpayment schedule・ Relevant labor rights of foreign contract workers
・ Relevant Laws and regulations to follow
・ Company regulations
・ Any other protections under the Code and related Standards during their employment at the receiving country
The above training shall be added onto the basic employee’s training per the applicable requirements.
3.3. TPEAs
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its foreign contract workers protection policy to all TPEAs involved in suchmanagement.

4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation and records related to the management of foreign contract workers.
All documentation shall be made available to the Customer for review upon request.

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Prevention of Underage Labor
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall employ only workers who are at least 15 years of age, or the applicable minimum legal age for
employment, or the applicable age of completion of compulsory education, whichever is highest.
The Supplier may provide legitimate workplace apprenticeship programs for educational benefit that are consistent
with Article 6 of ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138 or light work consistent with Article 7 of ILO Minimum Age
Convention No. 138.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1 Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses the requirements specified in the applicable laws andregulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its prevention of underage labor policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the preventionof underage labor policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with prevention of underage labor requirements specified in the applicablelaws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to underage labor.
1.4. Age Documentation and Verification Systems
The Supplier shall establish and implement appropriate age documentation and verification management systems toensure that the underage workers are not working on site.
The systems shall cover the Supplier’s operations, TPEAs and qualified educational programs.
The systems shall at a minimum include :・Minimum requirements for age verification documentation for employment as required by applicable local law andregulations (that is, government-recognized photographic ID). When the law does not dictate the official
documentation required, the Supplier must inspect and cross-reference at least one of the following to verify thevalidity: birth certificate, government-issued personal identification card, driver’s license, voting registration card,
official stamped copy of a school certificate, affidavit from local government representative, foreign national work
permit.
・Robust age-verification measures, including at minimum :- Matching photographic ID to workers’ faces

23 / 123- Verification through third-party resources where available, such as internet resources or local government offices.
- Periodic visual inspection of facility for potential underage workers.

2. Operational practices
The Supplier shall not employ any workers who are less than 15 years old, the legal minimum age for employment
or the age for completing compulsory education in that country, whichever is highest.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Recruitment Staff
The Supplier must provide comprehensive training to all recruitment staff including TPEAs and qualified educational
providers on appropriate age documentation and verification systems.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors and Managers
The Supplier shall communicate the prevention of underage labor policy to all workers, supervisors, and managers of
the facility during the initial orientation period and via annual refresher training.

4. Remedy
If any underage worker (whether working at the factory or terminated) is found either through an external audit or
self-review, the Supplier shall notify the Customer immediately and shall implement a remediation program as
directed by the Customer.
4.1. Immediate Steps
When an underage worker working at the facility has been identified, the Supplier shall immediately ensure that theworker is :・ Physically safe・ Free from threat of retaliation
・ Removed from the workplace, although the Supplier shall not expel the worker from the facility.
4.2. Case Management
The remediation program shall last for six months or until the Worker reaches the minimum age, whichever is longer.
The Supplier shall provide funds and work with relevant governmental and civil society actors in order to provide forthe welfare of the Worker, including provision of :・ Tuition expenses and reasonable additional requisite expenses (for such items as books and suppliers, and forgeneral living) to enable the Worker to return to school
・ Forgone wages the Worker would have earned at the Supplier’s facility
・ Administrative costs for case management.
4.3. Offer of Reemployment
When the Worker reaches the minimum age, the Supplier shall offer the worker a job at the facility that is equivalent
to or more favorable that the job previously held by the worker.

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5. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to prevention of underage labor, including but not limited to :・ Each worker’s biographical and employment-related information, a copy of valid and appropriate age-verification
and a means of visual identification
・ Records of completed training
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

25 / 123Juvenile Worker Protection
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier may employ juveniles who are older than the applicable legal minimum age but are younger than 18
years old, provided they do not perform work that might jeopardize their health, safety, or morals, consistent with
the ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138.
The Supplier shall not require juvenile workers to work overtime or perform nighttime work.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses juvenile worker protections requirements specified in theapplicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures ad systems to implement its juvenile worker protections policy. The
Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the juvenile
worker protections policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with juvenile worker protection requirements specified in the applicable laws
and regulations and this Standard. The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to juvenile workers.
1.4. Tracking Mechanisms
The Supplier shall introduce mechanisms that can track Juvenile workers to ensure compliance to this Standard andto the applicable laws and regulations.
The mechanisms shall include but not be limited to:・ Identification of the job positions (including the creation of new job positions) that juvenile workers are allowed toperform or are prohibited from performing and incorporation of such restrictions into job descriptions
・ Tracking mechanisms to ensure that juvenile workers are not placed into restricted job positions
・ Working hours tracking mechanisms
・ Health exam tracking mechanism

2. Operation Practices
2.1. Working Hours
The Supplier shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing working hours or regulating or limiting
the nature, frequency and volume of work performed by juvenile workers under the age of 18. Juvenile workers shallnot work overtime nor perform nighttime work.

26 / 1232.2. Juvenile Worker Health and Safety
To protect the health and safety of juvenile workers, the Supplier shall ensure that juvenile workers do not engage inhazardous work.
The Supplier shall follow the applicable laws and regulations related to juvenile workers but, where the law is silent,juvenile workers shall not engage in work involving any of the following:・ Exposure to hazardous environments, substances, agents or processes potentially damaging to their health,including but not limited to :- Environments/conditions likely to cause heat or cold stress or injury- Noisy environments requiring ear protection- Explosives or articles containing explosive components- Any exposure to radioactive substances including radium, self-luminous compounds, thorium salts and ionizing
radiation in excess of 0.5 rem per year as per the US Department of Labor Guidance・ Operations in inherently dangerous locations, including :- Underground- Underwater- Heights of 2 meters and more
- Hazardous confined spaces
・ Work with or near chemical processes above the applicable legal limits for juvenile workers. If no such legal limits
or industry regulations exist, juvenile workers shall be exposed to no more than 50 percent of the applicable exposure
limit for adults (for example, if the applicable adult standard limits exposure to 100ppm per 8 hours, the juvenile
worker standard shall be 50ppm per 8 hours)
・ Operations involving the following equipment :- Power-driven hoisting apparatus- Any mobile power-driven apparatus without legal operator’s license- Stamping, cutting and laser equipment or any equipment with pinch points
・ Other hazards determined to be unsafe for juvenile workers by the Supplier’s environment health and safety
department or a qualified health professional.
・ Operations restricted by the applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to environmental andtransportation-related restrictions.

3. Training and communication
3.1. Responsible staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for the protection of Juvenile workers.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its juvenile worker protections policy to all workers, supervisors, andmanagers during the initial orientation period and via refresher training on a regular basis.

4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to protection of juvenile workers. All documentation shall be madeavailable to the Customer for review upon its request.

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Education Program Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall ensure proper management of student programs at the Supplier’s facilities through proper
maintenance of student records, rigorous due diligence of educational partners, and protection of students’ rights
in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall provide appropriate support and training to all such students at the supplier facilities.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses student protection requirements specified in the applicablelaws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its student protections policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the student
protections policy and procedures.
The designated staff shall accompany any onsite teacher(s) from the students’ school(s).
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with student protection requirements specified in the applicable laws andregulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to Students.
1.4. Pre-Selection and Ongoing Due Diligence
The Supplier shall conduct pre-selection due diligence and ongoing audits of each school to ensure that it complies
with applicable laws and regulations, the Code, and this Standard.
1.5. School Licenses
The Supplier shall ensure that schools have appropriate and current licenses, certifications and permits for all locationsof operation.
1.6. School Compliance
The Supplier shall have documented procedures for corrective actions to address any violation of this Standard by aschool and establish sanctions as appropriate, including termination of the relationship.

2. Operational Practices

28 / 1232.1. Purpose for Hiring Students
The Supplier shall only hire or allow students to work at the Supplier’s facilities in connection with a program at an
educational institution, The Supplier shall not hire students to meet its demand for workforce labor or to fill shortterm gaps in labor supply.
2.2. Use of TPEAs
The Supplier shall not use TPEAs in connection with the recruitment, hiring, arrangement, management, or
employment of students.
2.3. Qualifications of Students
The Supplier shall ensure that the students are eligible for employment as a student worker under the applicable laws
and regulations. The Supplier shall ensure that the students are actively enrolled in a program of study at an
educational institution.
2.4. Voluntary Employment
The Supplier shall ensure that all work performed by a student worker is voluntary.
2.5. Educational Contribution
For any education or training related program, the Supplier shall ensure that the student worker’s field of study is
relevant to the Supplier’s industry or work position.
2.6. Student Worker Agreements
The Supplier shall have a written agreement with the student. This agreement must adhere to the applicable laws andregulations. When required by laws or regulation, the student’s educational institution shall be a party to theagreement between the Supplier and the student.
2.7. Signed Student Agreement
The student shall sign this agreement prior to performing work at the Supplier’s facility.
2.8. Receipt of the Student Worker Agreement
The Supplier shall ensure that the student understands the agreement and receives a copy of it prior to performing
work at the Supplier’s facility.
2.9. Student Worker Contract Terms
In addition to the requirements specified in the wages, benefits and contracts Standard, the agreement
between the student and the Supplier, and if required by law the student worker’s educational institution,
shall additionally include the following terms :・ The name and address of the student’s educational institution
・ The name and address of the Supplier・ Individual at the educational institution who is responsible for the student
・ Individual at the Supplier who is responsible for the student
・ Insurance coverage

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・ Education and training to be provided by the educational institution
・ Education and training to be provided by the Supplier2.10. Student Worker Program Length
The program length (total accumulated time of work at Supplier facility) shall not exceed the limit regulated by theapplicable laws and regulations. In the absence of an applicable legal requirement, the maximum length is 1 year.
The program cannot be extended beyond the agreed end date as written in the original student worker agreement.
2.11. Agreement Termination
The Supplier shall ensure that the student is free to terminate his/her agreement. The student shall not be required
to pay a fee or fine or receive any other penalty for early termination of the student agreement with reasonable notice.
2.12. Working Hours
Working hours shall not conflict with the Student’s Educational Institution attendance.
The Supplier shall adhere to restrictions on working hours as required by local law or regulation.
The Supplier shall adhere to restrictions on working hours as required by applicable laws and regulations for any
other student programs.
2.13. Payment
The Supplier shall not deduct educational fees from the student’s wages.
The Supplier shall not deduct placement fees from the student’s wages.
2.14. Insurance Coverage
The Supplier shall ensure that the student is insured against accident or liability.
The Supplier shall ensure that the student is fully covered by any other forms of insurance required by law or
regulation.
2.15. Limit on Student Employment
The Supplier must comply with any legal limits on the number of students that can be employed at the Supplier’s
facility at any given time.

3. Training and communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for student management.
3.2. Educational Institutions
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its student management policy to all educational institutions involved in
the student management.
3.3. Onboarding of Student
The Supplier shall provide onboarding and training to students.

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4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to the protection of students.
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon request.

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Working Hours Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
A workweek shall be restricted to 60 hours, including overtime, and workers shall have at least one day off every
seven days except in emergencies or unusual situations. Regular workweeks shall not exceed 48 hours.
The Supplier shall follow all applicable laws and regulations with respect to working hours and days of rest, and all
overtime must be voluntary.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses working hours requirements specified in the applicable laws
and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its working hours policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the working
hours policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with the working hours requirements specified in the applicable laws andregulations and this Standard. The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to working hours.
1.4. Production Planning
The Supplier shall plan production schedules to meet committed production capacity, committed lead-time and the
60 hours per workweek and one-day of rest per seven days requirements.
1.5. Official Working Hours Record Mechanism
The Supplier shall have an official working hours record system to track working hours and days of rest for eachworker. The official working hours record system shall ensure that the facility has reliable systems in place to measure
and record actual hours of work.
The Supplier shall ensure that records of working hours can clearly measure and record each workers’ time in andout of the facility, in addition to actual hours worked.
1.6. Excessive Hours Control Mechanism
The official working hours records system shall be capable of identifying workers who are scheduled to exceed the
60-hours and day of rest requirements, as well as track the total work hours per week and days of rest for each worker.
The system shall provide summary reports and warnings to management prior to exceeding these requirements.

32 / 1231.7. Dispute Mechanism
The Supplier shall ensure that workers have a mechanism to understand, dispute and correct the actual hours worked
as recorded in the official working hours records.

2. Operational Practice
2.1. Weekly Working Hours
Except in emergency or unusual situations, the Supplier shall limit the actual hours worked by each worker to no
more than 60 hours per workweek.
2.2. Day of Rest
Except in emergency or unusual situations, workers shall have a day of rest at least once every seven days. Days ofwork must be restricted to six consecutive days.
2.3. Ergonomic Breaks
Supplier shall compensate workers for breaks and include breaks as regular working hours as per all applicable laws
and regulations.
2.4. Bathroom Breaks
Bathroom breaks shall contribute to working hours and shall be compensated.
2.5. Exceptions
Workers may exceed the 60-hours workweek and/or the day of rest every seven days requirements during emergency
or unusual situations.
The Supplier shall document that the emergency or unusual situation criteria has been met and make these
documents available to I-PEX immediately upon its request.
After the emergency or unusual situation ceases, the Supplier shall immediately return to compliance with the 60hours and day of rest requirements. At the end of the emergency or unusual situation, the Supplier shall immediately
provide workers with a day of rest if the day of rest requirement had not been met during the emergency or unusual
situation.
2.6. Work Activities
The Supplier shall include the following activities in preparing official working hours records :・ Time on the production line, regardless if the line is running (production time) or not (down time)・ Mandatory meetings and trainings, including but not limited to orientation training, trainings on company
policies and procedures, production planning meetings, assembly meetings and daily wrap-up meetings. All
meetings must be arranged within the regular working shift.
・ The Supplier shall not require workers to arrive prior to scheduled start of a shift, even by a few minutes toprepare for work, unless this time is counted as paid working time.
・ Mandatory administrative processes including but not limited to the following,

cumulating in greater than 15

minutes total:- Excessive waiting in line to punch out- Excessive waiting in line to clear security into/out of the production line or facility

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- Waiting for supervisor approval, for example, time card approval- Excessive waiting in line to clear facility mandated checks prior to entry or exit of the facility
・ Any other process managed by the Supplier that requires workers to be present at the factory or perform any
production-related work regardless of location.
2.7. Shift Arrangement
Prior to requiring workers to perform nighttime work, the Supplier shall inform impacted workers of nighttime workrequirements and schedules. If nighttime work requirement and schedules change, the Supplier shall immediately
inform the impacted workers. The Supplier shall make reasonable accommodations to ensure the health and safetyof its workers, including assigning a worker away from nighttime work from time to time.
A reasonable break shall be provided to workers between any shift change and in accordance with applicable laws
and regulation, where applicable.
2.8. Workers Notification
When possible, the Supplier is encouraged to notify workers at least 12 hours prior to work cancellations orreschedules from planned shift schedules.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for working hours management.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its working hours policy to all workers, supervisors, and managers during
the initial orientation period and via refresher training on a regular basis.

4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to working hours. All documentation shall be made available to theCustomer for review upon request.

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Wages, Benefits and Contracts
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall pay at least the minimum wage and provide any benefits required by the law and/or contract. The
Supplier shall compensate workers for overtime hours at the legal premium rate.
The Supplier shall communicate pay structure and pay periods to all workers.
The Supplier shall meet all legal requirements relating to wages and benefits, pay accurate wages in a timely manner,
and wage deductions shall not be used as a disciplinary measure.
All use of temporary and outsourced labor shall be within the limits of the local law.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses wages, benefits and contracts requirements specified in theapplicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its wages, benefits and contracts policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the wages,
benefits and contracts policy and procedures.
1.3. Risk Management
The Supplier shall identify and comply with wages, benefits and contracts requirements specified in applicable laws
and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall identify, assess, and minimize risks related to wages, benefits, and contracts.

2. Operational Practice
2.1. Minimum Pay
All workers shall be paid no less than the minimum wage for all regular hours as per applicable laws and regulations.
A worker’s base wage shall always be set at or above the minimum wage for the worker’s classification.
The pay structure shall not require workers to work more than the legally mandated regular hours (whether calculated
on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis) in order to earn the base wage.
2.2. Overtime Pay
All overtime hours shall be paid at the appropriate overtime rate applied to appropriate base wage as per applicablelaws and regulations or the employment contract, whichever is higher, for the relevant worker’s classification.
In countries where there are no legally established overtime rates as per applicable laws and regulations, the minimum
overtime rate shall be 125% of the base wage.

35 / 1232.3. Benefits
The Supplier shall provide mandatory benefits to the classification of workers as per applicable laws and regulations.
Where permitted under law, the Supplier shall provide workers with paid and unpaid leave and public holidays.
2.4. Working Hours Calculation for Overtime
For the purposes of pay and benefits, regular and overtime hours calculation shall be based on the exact hours andminutes worked.
If the Supplier is unable to calculate the exact minutes, the regular and overtime hours shall be rounded up to thenearest 15 minutes in the workers’ favor as follows:
Times in minutes

0 ≤ x < 15

15 ≤ x < 30

30 ≤ x < 45

45 ≤ x < 60

Rounded allotment in

15

30

45

60

minutes for overtime

2.5. Working Hour Calculations for Tardiness
For the purposes of pay and benefits, deductions for tardiness shall be based on the exact hours and minutes bywhich a worker is tardy.
If the Supplier is unable to calculate the exact minutes, deductions for tardiness shall be rounded down to the nearest
15 minutes in the workers’ favor as follows:
Times in minutes

0 ≤ x < 15

15 ≤ x < 30

30 ≤ x < 45

45 ≤ x < 60

Rounded allotment in

0

15

30

45

minutes for tardiness2.6. Waivers
Waivers affecting working hours or worker wages and benefits, even those promulgated by local authorities orgovernment agencies, will not be accepted (e.g., the “Comprehensive Working Hours System” in China).
2.7. Deductions
The Supplier or its agents shall not deduct earnings from workers’ paychecks except where required by applicablelaws and regulations, for example, taxes and social insurance, or when the Supplier or its agent is providing a service.
If deductions are made as part of a service provided to workers, workers shall have the choice to opt out of suchservice.
Monetary penalties deducted from wages or reductions in mandatory benefits as disciplinary measures are prohibited.
2.8. Deposits
Deposits from workers are prohibited unless required by the applicable laws and regulations.
If a deposit is legally required, the Supplier shall ensure that a receipt is provided for any deposit made by workers
and that such deposits shall be returned in full to the worker as expeditiously as practicable, but no later than one
month after the worker’s employment termination or when the reason for such deposit has ended, whichever is earlier.
2.9. Charges
The Supplier shall not charge workers for anything required by the Supplier for the employee to effectively carry out
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・required personal protective equipment
・uniforms, except for unreturned uniforms
・headset and replaceable foam pad covers.
Deposits shall not be charged upon the issue of such equipment. The Supplier may charge a prorated fee for
unreturned items.
The Supplier must communicate these requirements when the times are supplied.
2.10. Payment
The Supplier shall be required to make monetary payments under all circumstances where workers have not been
paid their due. This includes but is not limited to:• Underpayment• Exit payment: Irrespective of the conditions under which the employment relationship has ended, all workers shallreceive their wages due. The Supplier shall effectively communicate the resignation process to all workers at thestart of the employment relationship and at the time of any material change in such process.
The Supplier shall ensure that the resignation process is easily accessible to all workers, including those who do notprovide reasonable notice of termination. The Supplier shall not require compensation in any form for workers who
do not provide reasonable notice of termination unless required by the applicable laws and regulations. The
Supplier shall provide the Worker a record of the final wages earned and an explanation for any deductions.
• Deductions or payment by workers not specified by law: deductions made for deposits, fees, uniform charges,
medical tests, disciplinary fines, tools, background checks, etc.
• Non-payment of statutory benefits such as overtime wages, annual leave, and paid public holidays• Wages for mandatory meetings and trainings outside working time
2.11. Pay Schedule
The Supplier shall pay workers within the deadline defined by the applicable laws and regulations. In the absence ofsuch guidance, the Supplier shall pay the workers within 30 days of the end of the working period.
Pay adjustments in the case of discrepancies in records must be paid on or before the next payday.
2.12. Signed Contract
The workers shall sign a written employment contract prior to performing any work at a Supplier’s facility.
The Supplier shall ensure that the employment contract is written in a language that the worker understands.
This contract shall conform to the applicable laws and regulations and all relevant terms outlined in the Code andthis Standard.
The Supplier shall ensure that all workers receive and understand a copy of this contract, signed by the Supplier at
the time of the worker’s signature. This also applies to any supplementary agreements.
At a minimum, this contract shall contain:• All employment terms required by Applicable Laws and Regulations• Worker’s full name and date of birth• Worker’s passport number, ID card, or equivalent identification• Emergency contact information

37 / 123• The nature of work and place where it will be performed• Living conditions• Costs (if any) for meals and accommodation• Descriptions and quantitative estimates of each line item to be deducted from wages• The term of contract (if applicable)• Expected regular working hours, Overtime Hours, frequency of rest days, and holidays.
• Base Wages for Regular Hours• Clearly defined regular, overtime, and holiday wage rates, including maximum allowable Overtime Hours• Deductions (if any)
• Benefits• All applicable bonuses and allowance• Date of eligibility for reimbursement of deposit (if any)
• Contract termination/resignation procedures and terms• Terms and conditions for contract renewal• No terms that deny a Worker the right to organize or engage in collective bargaining
2.13. Revised and Supplemental Contracts
The Supplier shall ensure that any revisions to employment contracts and other related agreements shall be compliant
to this Standard and that any revisions or subsequent contracts guarantee terms shall be at least as favorable to theworker as outlined in the original employment contract or as negotiated through collective bargaining.
2.14. Contract Termination
The Supplier shall ensure that the workers are free to terminate their employment contract with reasonable notice.
2.15. Probation Period
Where probationary or training employment is legally allowed, the Supplier shall ensure that the workers are paid atleast the minimum wages.
No workers shall work more than 3 months cumulatively in those employment categories, or the maximum period
allowed by applicable laws and regulations, whichever is shorter.

3. Training and Communication
3.1. Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive training to all staff responsible for wages, benefits and contract
management.
3.2. Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its wages, benefits and contract policy to all workers, supervisors andmanagers during the initial orientation period and via refreshed training on a regular basis.
3.3. Communication of Wages
The Supplier shall ensure that each payment to a Worker is accompanied by a clear statement communicating:• The number of Regular Hours and Overtime Hours worked

38 / 123• The appropriate rate of pay for Regular Hours, Overtime Hours, and holiday hours• An account and definition of each deduction made• An account and definition of each benefit payment made4. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to wages, benefits, and contracts.
The Supplier shall ensure that all legally required payroll documents, journals and reports are available, complete,accurate and up to date.
All documentation shall be made available to the Customer for review upon its request.

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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall freely allow workers’ legal rights to associate with others, form and join (or refrain from joining)organizations of their choice and bargain collectively without interference, discrimination, retaliation, or harassment.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Freedom of Association
1.1. Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy on freedom of association. In addition, the Supplier shall have procedures
and systems to implement its freedom of association policy in a manner that satisfies the requirements of theapplicable laws and regulations, the Code, and this Standard.
The Supplier shall respect Workers’ lawful rights to form or participate (or refrain from forming or participating) inorganizations of their choosing, including but not limited to unions, worker committees, or other worker
associations, and bargain collectively without interference, discrimination, retaliation, or harassment.
The Supplier shall accommodate workers should they express a desire for a grievance mechanism in addition toformal representation.
Where the applicable laws and regulations substantially restrict freedom of association, the Supplier shall allow
alternative means for the workers to engage individually and collectively with the Supplier, including processes forthe workers to express their grievances and protect their rights regarding working conditions and terms of
employment.
Where such alternative means are provided, they should be accessible by all workers, regardless of race, religion,
gender, or nationality, or other protected class.
1.2. Neutrality
The Supplier is not required to take an active role in supporting the workers’ efforts to associate or organize but theSupplier must ensure that the workers can exercise their right to organize in a climate free of violence, pressure,
fear, intimidation, and threats.
1.3. Deductions
The Supplier shall not deduct union membership fees or any other union fees from the workers’ wages without theexpress and written consent of individual workers, unless specified otherwise in freely negotiated and valid
collective bargaining agreements.

2. Workers Representation
Subject to the applicable laws and regulations, the Supplier shall not interfere with the formation or operations ofworkers organizations, including acts that are designed to establish or promote the domination, financing, or
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The Supplier shall not interfere with the right of workers to draw up their constitutions and rules, to freely selecttheir representatives, to organize their administration and activities, and to formulate their programs.
The worker representatives shall have access to their members under conditions established by the applicable laws
and regulations or mutual agreement between the Supplier and the worker organization.
Worker representatives shall have the facilities necessary for the proper exercise of their functions.
Workers are free to meet and discuss workplace issues at work during their breaks and before and after work.

3. Non-Harassment and Non-Retaliation
No worker or prospective worker shall be subject to dismissal, discrimination, harassment, blacklisting, intimidation,
retaliation, or other employment decision for reason of:• Membership and/or participation in a union, worker association, or other freedom of association activities• Exercising lawful right to form a union or participating in collective bargaining efforts• Organizing or participating in a legal strike or demonstration• Raising issues to Management concerning compliance with a collective bargaining agreement or any other legal
requirements.
The Supplier shall not threaten or use violence or the presence of police or military to intimidate employees or toprevent, disrupt, or break up any activities that constitute a lawful and peaceful exercise of the right of freedom of
association, including union meetings, organizing activities, assemblies, and lawful strikes.
The Supplier shall not transfer, demote, promote, outsource, or reassign workers as a means to discourage
unionization or participation in worker-management communication activities.
The Supplier management shall not impede workers’ right to peaceful organization by outsourcing work performedby union members. Shifting production from one site to another for the purpose of retaliating against workers who
have formed or are attempting to form a union is prohibited by the Code and this Standard.

4. Collective Bargaining Agreements
When a collective bargaining agreement exists, the Supplier shall bargain in good faith.
The Supplier shall honor, in good faith, the terms of any signed collective bargaining agreement for its duration.
Where a collective bargaining agreement exists, workers covered by the agreement shall receive copies of thesigned agreement.
Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the Supplier shall not
obstruct alternative legal means of workers to associate and bargain collectively.

5. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall have established a process in order to communicate the requirements regarding this Standard toworkers, supervisors, and management.
The Supplier shall implement training programs and mechanisms to build capacity of the Supplier management toengage in a constructive, professional, and transparent manner.

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The Supplier shall have documented processes by which to have a dialogue with workers, and worker
representatives where elected or duly appointed, during recruitment and arrival of workers; in relation to audits andassessments, and health and safety management in the workplace; in designing and developing grievancemechanisms and about Worker concerns; and to address collective actions by the workers.

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Worker Engagement and Grievance Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement systems to collect workers’ feedback, and identify worker needs, including in relation
to wages and benefits, workplace conditions, healthcare, living conditions, health and safety, environment, andeducation and training.
The Supplier shall take appropriate actions to respond to worker feedback and shall communicate regularly on the
progress of the actions taken.
The Supplier shall ensure that workers have an effective means of reporting grievances that facilitates open
communication between management and Workers.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1. Written policy and procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses worker engagement and grievance management
requirements specified in the applicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its worker engagement and grievance
management policy.
The Supplier shall periodically review and analyze the effectiveness of existing worker engagement activities
including remedial measures at least once per year.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2. Directly responsible individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the worker
engagement and grievance management policy and procedures.
1.3 Protection and Non-Retaliation
A worker or prospective worker shall be able to report any grievance, or provide feedback, or participate in theinvestigation of such, in a safe environment without fear of reprisal, dismissal, discrimination, harassment,
blacklisting, intimidation, retaliation, or any other penalty of any form when raised in good faith.
The Supplier shall also ensure workers’ identities are protected to the maximum extent possible to prevent
retaliation and ensure confidentiality, and that any private information is disclosed only to the Supplier personnel orparties required or permitted to access the information by law, or as required to conduct a good-faith, thoroughinvestigation of any grievance.

2. Grievance2.1. Channels for GrievanceThe Supplier shall implement adequate, effective and accessible grievance reporting channels.
The Supplier shall clearly establish and communicate (including without limitation were via policies posted in a

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place where Workers can easily access them) effective Grievance reporting channels, which may include (but are notlimited to) telephonic or electronic (email, app) hotlines or inboxes, whether owned by the Supplier or by a third
party.
The Supplier shall ensure that at least one of these channels allows for anonymous reporting and shallcommunicate (as set forth above) the means by which Workers can report their grievances anonymously, as well as
the procedures by which their anonymity will be protected. Grievance reporting channels shall be made available toworkers in a language they understand.
2.2 Case Handling for Grievances
For grievance issues, at a minimum, the following processes must be in place:• Selection of a qualified, impartial investigation team• Completion of a thorough investigation of relevant facts• Preservation of confidentiality to the maximum extent possible• Timely resolution and implementation of corrective measures, and remedy, if applicable• Timely feedback to workers throughout the handling process• A right of appeal for any party adversely impacted by the resolution of the investigation
To ensure protection of the grievance and any witnesses who cooperate in the investigation, a policy should be inplace that prohibits retaliation against such individuals.
It is I-PEX’s intent that the processes required by this section comply with the United Nations Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights, including without limitation its Principles 29 and 31.
2.3 Grievance Tracking
The Supplier shall maintain an adequate record system including but not limited to:• The dates, types and number of issues received• Channels through which a grievance was reported, or events took place• Investigation reports including names and titles of persons involved in the investigation process, or participants inevents• Issues identified and improvements undertaken• Associated resolutions and appeals• Feedback provided to Workers regarding resolutions where applicable• Time taken to resolve worker grievances, participation, and feedback

3. Worker Engagement
The Supplier shall proactively solicit Workers’ feedback through different channels, including but not limited toperiodic (at least once per year) surveys, interviews, dialogue with workers, or similar mechanisms designed tounderstand overall worker satisfaction from recruitment, onboarding, resignation, to termination.
Feedback shall cover areas including but not limited to:• Wages and benefits• Workplace conditions

44 / 123• Employment relation• Healthcare and well-being• Living condition• Education and training• Supplier shall ensure these channels are available to all Workers who wish to participate, and in the language(s) inwhich Workers communicate in the workplace (if that language differs from their native language(s))
The Supplier shall identify areas for improvement based on the feedback and develop specific plans to address
worker wellbeing and the workplace experience.

4. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide adequate training to the individuals involved in worker engagement activities andgrievance management.
The Supplier shall provide training to workers on the availability of grievance mechanisms, grievance reporting
processes in the onboarding orientation, and as a yearly refresher training.
In addition to the grievance tracking requirements above in relation to individual cases, the Supplier shall provide
periodic updates to workers on feedback received from surveys and other channels.

5. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain documentation related to worker engagement and grievance management, including thefollowing:• Policy and procedures related to worker engagement• Worker training/communication• Grievance records• Worker feedback via various channels, e.g.: worker survey, regular worker communication meetings• Actions taken to address the feedback• Regular reviews of worker engagement activities
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards

2. 【Health and Safety】
We value the workers’ health and safety and well-being. The Supplier shall provide and maintain a safe
working environment and implement health and safety management practices in their operations. The
workers have the right to refuse dangerous work and to report unhealthy working conditions.

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Occupational Health and Safety Management

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Chemical Management

・Fire Safety Management

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Emergency Preparedness and Response・

Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response

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Incident Management

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Dormitory and Dining

・Combustible Dust Hazard Management

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Occupational Health and Safety Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall identify, evaluate, and manage occupational health and safety hazards through a prioritizedprocess of hazard elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or personal
protective equipment.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall obtain, retain, and manage valid or current copies of all necessary occupational health andsafety-related permits, licenses, registrations, and regulatory approvals as required by applicable regulatory
requirements.

2. Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment
2.1 Risk Assessment
The Supplier shall establish a process to identify and document foreseeable occupational health and safety hazards.
Foreseeable hazards include but are not limited to physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
Sources or tools for hazard recognition include process diagram, material inventory, equipment list, task list,
employee reporting, inspection findings, past incident record, etc.
Examples of risk assessment methods include but are not limited to:• Process Hazard Analysis• Job Hazards Analysis• Exposure Assessment
Risk assessments shall be conducted by personnel with expertise in the selected methodology.
The Supplier shall conduct a risk evaluation of new or changed operations including new or changed equipment,
workplace station, workplace location, or processes before being put into production or service.
The outcome of risk evaluations shall include actionable risk control solutions for any identified risks.
Risk evaluations shall additionally specify non-production activities such as, but not limited to: maintenance tasks,
storage and transportation of Hazardous substances, waste management, and emergency response preparedness
activities.
Risk assessment results shall be documented, and action items shall be followed up on through the point ofclosure.
Risk assessment studies shall be periodically reviewed and revalidated. The period shall be at least annually orbased on, for example, the nature of the Hazard, level of risk and operating experience, including environment,
health and safety incidents and audits findings.

47 / 1232.2 Hierarchy of controls
The Supplier shall eliminate or mitigate occupational health and safety hazards identified in the workplace using thehierarchy of controls, prioritized in the following order:• Hazard elimination• Substitution• Engineering controls• Administrative controls• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3. Electricity Safety
The Supplier shall establish a reliable process on electrical safety, conduct risk assessment to identify potential
electrical hazards and develop actions to reduce associated risks.
The process shall be applied to the entire Supplier facility, including such areas not frequently accessed such as
rooftops, basements, and false ceilings, etc. The process shall cover at least the below items:• All electrical equipment or devices, including wirings, sockets, lighting fixtures, switches, etc., must be properly
designed, installed, maintained, and deemed safe for use• Any work that may potentially involve electrical hazards must be conducted by qualified personnel only
• Temporary electrification shall be performed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations• Regular safety inspections shall be performed by qualified personnel to ensure electrical equipment and devices
are in good condition• Pest control program to eliminate risk of electrical short circuit and associated fire risk

4. Lockout/Tagout
Lockout / Tagout programs shall be followed during all work or maintenance requiring access to chemical delivery
and recirculation lines and pumps (drained or un-drained), electrical systems, moving equipment, and bypassing or
defeat of guards and/or interlocks.
Barricades and warning signs shall be placed so as to prevent unauthorized access during maintenance andcleaning activities.

5. High-Risk Tasks
Required procedures and practices for high-risk tasks shall apply to workers and contractors performing on-site
work at a Supplier facility.
5.1 Confined Spaces
Wherever work involves maintenance or cleaning activity in a confined space, confined space entry procedures shallbe set up and implemented and a work permitting process shall be implemented with special precautions.
5.2 Hot Work
Appropriate hot work procedures including permitting and fire watches shall be implemented.
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heights exceeding of 2 meters (6 feet).
5.4 Hoists and Cranes
All operations involving the use of hoists and/or cranes shall have documented and implemented operatingprocedures. Operators shall obtain all required qualifications and licenses before performing such operations.
5.5 Powered Industrial Truck
The Supplier shall establish and implement a written program to properly manage the use of powered industrial
trucks, which include but may not be limited to forklift trucks, powered hand trucks, stackers, or other types.
A risk assessment must be undertaken to develop adequate control measures to ensure workplace safety andprevent injuries/accidents.
All powered industrial truck and associated drivers/operators must be authorized with necessary permits/licenses
prior to being operated per the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall ensure regular inspections and maintenance are performed for powered industrial trucks per theapplicable laws and regulations and maintain relevant records.

6. Industrial Hygiene
6.1 Monitoring/Assessment
The Supplier shall have qualified personnel, or an external organization conduct industrial hygienemonitoring/assessment in the workplace at least annually or as per applicable regulations.
If the monitoring results exceed the local regulatory Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) or other more stringent OEL
referenced by I-PEX, the Supplier shall take immediate action to provide appropriate engineering controls or
temporary PPE until there are three consecutive monitoring results below the OEL, each at least one day apart.
When an existing production process is modified, a new production line is introduced, or new products are being
manufactured, the Supplier shall determine whether additional industrial hygiene monitoring is required byevaluating the MSDS (SDS) of the hazardous chemicals used or any physical/biological occupational hazard
elements associated with the modified or new process.
6.2 Radiation Safety Management
The Supplier shall ensure all ionizing (e.g. X-ray) radiation devices are operated in compliance with the applicablelaws and regulations and requirements stated hereunder without regard to ownership of the equipment.
Radiation equipment shall have:• Proper warning signs, alarms, lights, labels as required by the applicable laws and regulations• Proper interlocks on operating doors and service panels as required by the applicable laws and regulations
The Supplier shall take reasonable steps to ensure workers are protected against exposure to radiations by:• Maintaining radiation equipment properly• Performing radiation level measurements at least annually or as per the local regulation, whichever interval isshorter, by a qualified resource

49 / 123• Performing radiation detections after any maintenance involving the lead chamber, moving, or installing radiationequipment• Operating radiation devices in a controlled-access area and any personnel entering the control area shall wear
personal dosimeters where such requirements are mandated by law• Performing safety checks after tool installation or re-installation, which should include, but is not limited to:- Warning label- Warning light- Interlock- Emergency machine shut off• Training the Workers who may come in contact with the radiation equipment
The Suppliers shall assign a directly responsible individual for radiation safety management. This individual must be
trained on radiation safety management and, if applicable, hold radiation safety certifications as required by law.
Where required by local law, Suppliers shall maintain records demonstrating compliance to radiation worker’s
occupational health surveillance.
6.3 Ventilation
Exhaust ventilation shall be installed in the work area to effectively collect and remove air emissions of hazardous
chemicals. Exhaust ventilation systems shall be monitored to employ adequate air speeds and airflow rates, andvolumes and ventilation rates to ensure effective removal of the hazardous emissions.
Emission collection devices shall be installed as close to the source of the emissions as possible to improve capture
efficiencies. Ducts and pipes shall be made of materials that are compatible with their intended use and be
maintained and inspected regularly. Incompatible Chemicals shall not be vented in same exhaust system. Processes
using toxic or flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dusts shall be conducted in rooms or chambers that havenegative pressure relative to occupied areas.
6.4 Water Quality Monitoring/Assessment
Supplier shall have qualified personnel, or an external organization conduct water quality monitoring/assessment in
the workplace at least annually, or as per applicable regulations. Drinking water samples from dispensers must be
taken and analyzed at each building to ensure a full coverage of the entire facility. Secondary water supply samples
from holding tanks must be taken and analyzed from each individual tank present at the facility.

7. Medical Surveillance
The Supplier shall establish an occupational health surveillance system to identify workers who are routinely
exposed to occupational hazards, the workstations, the length of time which they have worked at the stations, theirpre-task, on the job, post-task, and post-emergency medical surveillance records.
The system shall meet the requirements as per local regulations. Medical surveillance shall be conducted by aqualified clinic. Medical surveillance results shall be provided to the tested Workers upon request.
For any workers routinely exposed to occupational hazards, the Supplier shall provide:• Pre-job medical surveillance to new Workers before starting work

50 / 123• On the job medical surveillance to Workers at least once every two years or per applicable laws or regulations,whichever is more stringent• Post-job medical surveillance to Workers who leave the position• Medical surveillance to Workers before the Supplier closes business, merges with another organization, or spins
off• Medical surveillance to Workers exposed to Hazardous Chemicals after emergency situations
If a Worker has abnormal medical surveillance results related to exposures received at the Supplier’s facility:• Worker shall be removed from the current job immediately and offered another position in the facility• Supplier is prohibited from terminating the labor contract with the Worker due to the medical surveillance results• Supplier shall provide medical treatment to the Worker• Supplier shall provide re-examination to the Worker• Supplier shall cover the medical treatment, re-examination, and rehabilitation cost for the Worker

8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Appropriate PPE shall be provided to all personnel at risk of exposure to occupational hazards within the worksite.
PPE provided must be according to applicable regulations and/or based on recommendations in the SDS/risk
assessment results. All workers must be trained on the correct use of PPE before work.
PPE shall be properly maintained and stored and inspected and replaced periodically based on the manufacturer’s
instructions.

9. Ergonomics
Supplier shall implement a documented process to identify, evaluate, and control workplace ergonomic hazards.
Ergonomic risk assessments shall include identification of jobs and tasks with potential ergonomic hazards. Inputs
may include but are not limited to task observation, worker/supervisor feedback, and worker surveys.
Ergonomic risk assessments shall be conducted on all new or modified production lines, equipment, tools, andworkstations prior to being put into production. Potential risk factors may include but need not be limited to:• Impact on muscles and joints (such as fingers/hand/wrist, arms/shoulder, neck, back, legs, feet) including dynamic
movements, static postures, force, and twisting• Contact pressure (such as fingers, palm, and forearms)• Vibration (such as arms, full body)• Control of operating speed• Repetition• Illumination• Lifting• Noise• Temperature• Work duration
The Supplier shall implement controls to reduce ergonomic hazards and shall document the process from
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assessed prior to starting production with an ergonomic task analysis to ensure reduction or elimination ofergonomic hazards.

10. Contractor Management
The Supplier shall establish and implement a procedure to manage and monitor contractor work onsite inaccordance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations.
This includes but is not limited to:• Training in EHS requirements, including emergency procedures, before the start of work
• Performing a risk assessment• Contractor access control process• High risk tasks management process• Reporting of EHS incidents

11. Training and Communication
Suppliers shall implement an occupational health and safety training management system with a strategy andexecution plan that meets the demands of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and I-PEX’s Standards.
The occupational health and safety topics shall be based upon regulatory requirements and types of operations
conducted.
The Supplier shall provide Workers with appropriate workplace health and safety training in one or more languages
so that all Workers understand such training.
Health and safety related information shall be clearly posted in the facility.

12. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain all documentation related to occupational health and safety management. The Suppliershall maintain written copies of all records for the following periods or as per the applicable laws and regulations,whichever is more stringent:• Permits and regulatory approvals: current versions and/or historic versions (where specified in regulatory
requirements)• Hazardous chemical inventory records, UST/AST records, and current versions of MSDS/SDS sheets• Historic hazardous chemical inventories, emergency response (chemical spill) drill records, and spill/leakage
incident investigation documents for 5 years• All equipment, tank, tankage, and area inspection and maintenance records for 5 years• Employee training records for the previous 5 years or such other period specified by applicable regulatory
requirements, whichever is longer• Worker medical surveillance records: hazardous chemical medical surveillance records shall be maintained for 30
years plus the duration of the employment, or such other period specified by applicable regulatory requirements,
whichever is longer• Written copies of all legally required training records
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall develop and implement a program to take reasonable steps to prevent adverse impacts topeople and the planet arising from processes and operations of chemicals.
The Supplier shall comply with I-PEX’s Regulated Substances Specifications for all goods it manufactures for, or
provides to, I-PEX.

1. Chemical Management
The Supplier shall implement a documented program to identify, evaluate and control adverse effects of processes
and operations that handle chemicals. This program shall be based on a thorough risk assessment of the hazards
that will be encountered in the workplace/facility relating to chemical operations being carried out at the facility.
1.1. Chemical Management Program
The Supplier shall follow the procedures in its chemical management plan to mitigate hazards. The program shall
include the following elements:• Analysis of operations and processes related to chemicals. An analysis of risks arising from such processes andoperations. The program shall include a documented risk assessment methodology used to assess and differentiate
the hazards.
• System to identify and implement controls necessary to mitigate these risks• Identification of qualified third party or individuals specialized in designing, installing chemical processes andcontrols if needed• Identification of test laboratory if needed to test for hazard
1.2 Chemical Management TeamThe Supplier shall organize and assign ‘Directly Responsible Individuals (DRI)’ to form a Chemical Management
Team (CMT) at each facility. The CMT shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Supplier’s actions for
management of chemical operations to ensure the protection of Worker health and safety, the environment, andcommunity.
1.3 Chemical Identification and Evaluation
The Supplier shall establish and implement a written program to track, review, and approve the use of all hazardous
chemicals and shall obtain internal Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) approvals for all new purchases ofhazardous chemicals prior to use. The Supplier shall ensure that its selection processes for all new hazardous
chemicals include a thorough evaluation of non-hazardous alternatives.
The Supplier shall develop and maintain an up-to-date written chemical inventory detailing all hazardous chemicals
introduced to the facility. The Supplier shall review the hazardous chemical inventory annually and update it toreflect process, formula, material, and product changes.
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The Supplier shall ensure that the Hazardous Chemical inventory includes but is not limited to:• Chemical product information (commercial name, Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, chemical
manufacturer)• Purpose for use• Location of use and storage• Quantity of the Hazardous Chemical used annually• Maximum legally allowable storage limits (where applicable)• Exposure information (frequency, duration, and people exposed)• Application and control information• Test results for cleaners per the regulated substances specification
Chemical inventory data and supporting documents shall be disclosed to I-PEX for review upon its request.
A Chemical compatibility chart shall be developed for the hazardous chemicals used and stored on the site.
The Supplier shall comply with I-PEX’s regulated substances specification, for all materials and goods it
manufactures for, or provides to, I-PEX.
1.4 Hazardous Chemical HandlingHazardous chemicals shall be handled in accordance with the applicable standards, laws, and regulations.
The use or handling of hazardous chemicals shall not take place in any area where it may present an immediate
danger to health or the environment due to spillage, fire, or reactivity.
Hazardous chemical transportation devices shall be equipped with a means to secure the containers of hazardous
chemicals to the device and shall include secondary containment equal to the volume of the materials transported
unless there is no possibility of spillage due to the packaging (such as sealed metal containers).
1.5 Hazardous Chemical Storage
Chemicals shall be stored according to the applicable laws and regulations and meet the below requirement:• Stored in compatible containers that are not damaged and have no leakage. Regular inspections shall be
conducted to review container integrity.
• Not stored where they can be affected by weather. Chemical storage shall follow manufacturer’s storage
instructions.
• Segregated from incompatible Chemicals in accordance with the Supplier’s chemical compatibility matrix• Protective measures in place for any stacked chemicals to prevent falling• No stacking of Hazardous Chemical containers where there is a risk of spillage. Metal drums containing liquids(such as 55-gallon drums) shall not be stacked unless each individual drum is secured to a stacking device(equipment or fixtures specifically designed for drum stacking).
Hazardous chemical storage areas shall be equipped with, but not be limited to:• Appropriate ventilation• Appropriate fire prevention and control equipment• Temperature and humidity measurement and control devices

54 / 123• Detectors for any Hazardous gases• Secondary Containment• A dike to prevent spillage from exiting the storage area
• Anti-static devices and explosion-proof electrical devices for flammable and combustible chemical warehousing• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)• Emergency equipment, including safety shower, eyewash, and spill kit
1.6 Storage and operation with Compressed Gases
Compressed gases possess several hazards as discussed here which include but are not limited to:• Fire and explosion hazards of flammable, pyrophoric, or reactive gases• Health hazards of toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant gases• Pressure hazards due to the high pressures within most cylinders that can result in rapid release and subsequent
violent pin wheeling or propulsion (rocketing) of the cylinder• Safety hazards, due to the weight of the cylinders, during handling and storage operations
The Supplier should assess each type of compressed gas for the type of hazards associated with it and provide
proper safeguards. Suppliers storing compressed gases at the facility in accordance with the applicable laws andregulations and follow the maximum allowable quantity (MAQ) of compressed gas that can be used and stored
within a building. Compressed gas cylinders should be secured with chains and stored in well-ventilated area.
1.7 Bulk/Tank Storage:
The Supplier shall install secondary containment for underground storage tanks and perform tank integrity tests atleast biennially to detect failures of the primary or secondary containment structures or leakage into the secondary
containment system. The Supplier shall have a system to detect leakage at an early stage by visual inspection, metermonitoring, or other measures. The Supplier shall conduct regular visual inspections for all secondary containment
areas and above ground storage tanks (including tankage).
Hazardous chemicals shall be transported between work areas in the original shipping container except whentransferred to smaller compatible containers for transport that are labeled appropriately. Workers are required touse an appropriate device when transporting large or multiple containers of hazardous chemicals.
A register of underground storage tanks and above ground storage tanks shall include the following informationfor each:• Construction date, type, and material• Location, dimensions, and capacity• Design pressure and operating temperature and pressure• Current status (for example: in use, temporarily out of service, decommissioned)• Appurtenances (for example: pumps, piping, valves, gauges, connections to other vessels, testing ports,
instrumentation, controls)• Spill/leakage prevention systems• Spill/leakage detection systems• Inspection, maintenance, and repair records

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The Supplier shall communicate the risks of hazardous chemicals and subsequent control mechanisms to mitigate
those risks to workers. Control mechanisms include, but are not limited to, engineering, administrative, andpersonal protective equipment (PPE) controls. PPE signage shall be provided at workstations where PPE is required
to be used during operations.
The material safety data sheet or the safety data sheet of the hazardous chemicals used in the facility shall be
written in one or more languages so that all workers understand all such sheets, and they should be readily
accessible to workers in the areas where the hazardous chemicals are used.
All chemical containers and chemical process tanks in the workplace shall be labeled as per the applicable laws andregulations and must contain label(s) stating the name of the chemical therein and any health, safety, and/or
environmental warnings provided in the MSDS or SDS.
Codes and pictograms may be used but must comply with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification andLabeling of Chemicals, and workers must have knowledge of the meaning of the codes and pictograms.
All Chemical-transporting pipelines in the workplace must have labels stating the name and flow direction of any
hazardous chemicals being transported. Pipelines shall use the proper color scheme as per applicable standards
and regulations, or, if no standard exists, in accordance with ANSI/ASME A1Scheme for the Identification of Piping
Systems.

2. Operational Practices for Hazardous Chemicals Processes
The following section lists practices for Hazardous processes and minimum requirements for safe management ofsuch operations are discussed. The Supplier should perform their own due diligence with their CMT and ensure thepractices mentioned below are adequate for properly safeguarding the chemical operation at their facilities.
In many cases, more detailed assessment and controls will be required to fully protect people and the planet fromany adverse impacts of these operations.
2.1 Sensors and alarms
Any operation involving flammable toxins or asphyxiants should be evaluated if it requires appropriate sensors suchas oxygen or LEL monitors strategically located to sense presence of gases and vapors and alert the employees via
an audiovisual alarm. Employees must be trained to properly respond to such alarms.
2.2 Area classification
Chemical hazards in each area and process should be properly identified and the area should meet hazardous areaclassification as required by local the applicable laws and regulations.
Electrical devices in the classified area should be rated for use in the area.
2.3 Local exhaust ventilation
Local exhaust ventilation should be installed to direct chemical vapors away from employees and work in enclosed
locations. Local exhaust ventilation should be designed for the specific chemical process and periodically checked
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3. Management of Hazardous Substances Above Threshold Quantities
3.1 Process Safety Management
Suppliers that formulate, store, consume, or otherwise manage highly hazardous, flammable, explosive or toxic
materials above the threshold quantities identified by the applicable laws and regulations must implement a
documented process safety management system (“PSM System”) designed to prevent or minimize theconsequences of a catastrophic release or explosion.
Locally specified threshold quantities and PSM System regulations shall be applied.
Where local PSM System regulations have not been established or are deemed insufficient by I-PEX, the threshold
quantities in and requirements of the US Occupational Health and Safety Administration PSM System regulations
detailed within 29 CFR 1910.119 shall be deemed applicable.
3.2 Training and Communication
Supplier shall train its workers, contractors, or any other affected individuals:• On standard operating procedures and consequence of deviations of processes and operations in their work area
• When a new chemical or chemical process is introduced or changed• On emergency response associated with chemical processes and operations
4. Documentation
The Supplier shall maintain documentation on hazard assessment, risk assessment criteria used for hazard
assessment and results of such assessments.
Supplier should maintain documented evidence that the high hazard operations are not causing harm to people
and the planet as required by the applicable laws and regulations.
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Fire Safety Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall develop and implement a program to ensure its fire safety during property design, construction,
renovation, utilization, decommissioning processes, and perform fire risk assessment with proper emergency
response plans to mitigate risks and harm to life, environment, and property.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
This standard applies to all properties owned or leased by the Supplier which includes but not limited to buildings,
facilities, utilities, and installations.

1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall obtain, retain, and manage valid copies of all necessary fire permits, licenses, registration, andregulatory approvals as required by the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall properly plan and ensure adequate lead time to update its fire permits for any alteration
including but not limited to renovation, re-layout and changes of property purposes, usages or processes as per theapplicable laws and regulations.

2. Policy and Procedures
2.1 Tracking of Legal Requirement
The Supplier shall track, review, and implement applicable fire safety laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall develop documented process to ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations relating tofire safety.
2.2 Fire Safety TeamThe Supplier shall identify qualified responsible individual(s) to oversee, enforce and manage the implementation offire safety policies and procedures.
2.3 Risk Assessment
The Supplier shall ensure that a thorough fire safety risk assessment is performed by qualified personnel. The
purpose of the risk assessment is to determine all necessary fire safety related measures.
Adequate and timely risk control measures shall be developed based on the risk assessment results. Any fire risk as
identified (e.g., combustible dust, chemicals related, electrical fire) shall be adequately controlled with sufficient fire
safety equipment and any other preventive measures.
The risk assessment shall be performed at least once a year, and whenever there are changes including but notlimited to addition of buildings, renovation, new equipment, or change of layout and/or processes, etc.

3. Operational Practices
3.1 Fire Safety Design
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regulations and Code requirements in terms of its designing related to fire for all relevant properties.
This includes but not limited to the below items:
LayoutThe overall layout of the properties or building floors shall meet the general considerations of reducing fire hazards
and facilitating firefighting and rescue purposes.
The space of a property must be reasonably divided into different fire compartments dependent on functions or
usages to ensure any fire accident that occurs in one compartment shall be adequately contained or controlled toprevent further spreading to the others.
Fire Barriers
Different fire compartments shall be protected by installation of physical fire barriers, including but not limited tofire walls.
Fire Walls
Openings in fire walls and fire barrier walls shall be protected by self-closing fire doors that have fire-resistance
ratings equivalent to the wall design.
Materials of Construction
The materials used for property construction, renovation, or refurbishment, including but not limited to walls, doors,ceilings (including false ceilings), electrical shafts, pipe wells, ventilation ducts, fire barriers, etc., must be fireproof,
fire retardant, or fire resistance to match different property purposes, functions andfire hazard levels, etc.
Fire Compartment
The space of a property must be reasonably divided into different fire compartments dependent on functions or
usages to ensure any fire accident that occurs in one compartment shall be adequately contained or controlled toprevent further spreading to the others.
3.2 Emergency Response
The Supplier shall develop a written fire emergency response plan to address foreseeable fire emergencies,
including procedures for when a fire emergency occurs. The Supplier shall ensure compliance to all requirements in
Emergency Response and Preparedness standard.
Firefighting Equipment
The Supplier shall install and properly maintain all legally mandated or recommended equipment including, but notlimited to, fire alarms, smoke detector, fire sprinklers to detect, notify of, monitor, and suppress fires. Asbestoscontaining fire suppression materials (for example, blankets) are prohibited.
Inspection and Maintenance
The Supplier shall ensure that all firefighting equipment is periodically tested as per manufacturers’ instruction or
recommendations, and that malfunctioning/nonfunctional equipment is identified and repaired. All inspections

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must be carried out at least annually or as otherwise required by the applicable laws and regulations, and records ofsuch inspections and maintenance must be maintained and made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.
Fire Drill
Fire drills shall be conducted on a frequency per the applicable laws and regulations. In the absence of applicablelaws or regulations, then the frequency shall be at least semi-annually.
The drill shall cover all workers, and the Supplier shall evaluate workers’ emergency evacuation performance.
Records of all evacuation drills shall detail evacuation speed, number of Workers participating, and potential
improvements.

4. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide fire safety training to workers on annual basis and during new worker onboarding
training.

5. Documentation
The Supplier shall maintain accurate documentation on fire safety as required by the applicable laws andregulations including but not limited to the following:• Fire permits/approvals/registrations• Material compliance records• Risk assessment records• Fire drill records
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall identify and assess potential emergency situations. For each situation, the Supplier shall develop
and implement emergency plans and response procedures that will minimize harm to life, environment, andproperty.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Emergency Planning
1.1 Emergency Scenario
The Supplier shall identify and evaluate the likelihood of different types of emergencies based on its production
processes, chemical consumption, and utility operation, in addition to local geographic, geologic, andmeteorological conditions.
Emergency scenarios may include fire, explosion, flooding, chemical spillage, power outage or natural disasters.
1.2 Emergency Response Plan
Based on these potential emergency scenarios, the Supplier shall develop written emergency response plans toaddress foreseeable emergencies.
1.3 Emergency Procedure
The Supplier shall follow the procedures defined in its emergency response plan when an emergency situation
occurs. The basic elements of an appropriate plan are as follows:
1.3.1 Emergency Response TeamThe Supplier shall organize and assign trained Workers to form an emergency response team (ERT) at each facility
that shall be available during all working shifts.
The ERT shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Supplier’s response to emergencies to ensure theprotection of Worker health and safety, the environment, and property.
1.3.2 Communication
The Supplier shall have reliable and effective mechanisms of internal and external communication for notification of
emergencies and subsequent evacuation of all persons in the facility. The communication mechanisms shall be
audible throughout the entire facility.
The Supplier shall also develop and maintain the capability to inform the surrounding community, the public, theauthorities, and appropriate government agencies in all emergency scenarios, such as release of toxins into theenvironment or chemical spillage.
1.3.3 Evacuation and Assembly
The Supplier shall immediately evacuate its facility in any emergency where the health and safety of the workers
may be threatened. Evacuations shall be conducted under the guidance of designated trained personnel who must

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direct workers to clearly marked safe assembly areas. Workers must not return to previously unsafe areas unlessand until the emergency situation is resolved and the facility is declared safe by the appropriate authorities and/or
other trained and authorized personnel.

2. Emergency Preparedness Facility Requirements
2.1 Aisles
Aisles between process and production lines shall be clearly marked, unobstructed, and made from non-slipperymaterial. Width of the aisles shall be maintained as per legal requirements.
2.2 Emergency Exits and Exit Signs
The Supplier shall allocate sufficient emergency exits in buildings, according to the building size and number ofoccupants, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and prudent safety practice.
Emergency exit doors shall:• Not be blocked, obstructed, or locked at any time when workers are present in the facility• Open outward• Be clearly marked with an “Exit” sign or symbol that meets the applicable laws and regulations and is universally
understood by all workers• Be in good working order• Normally be in the closed position
Emergency exit signs shall be visible in the dark and during power outages, powered by battery power or back-up
electricity from the facility.
2.3 Evacuation Map
The Supplier shall post an accurate, up-to-date, and correctly oriented evacuation map in all process andproduction areas, meeting rooms, dining and living areas, and other public spaces.
The evacuation map shall be clearly marked in a language understood by all workers with viewer’s position andnearest exit routes and muster points.
2.4 Assembly Area
The Supplier shall designate a clearly marked, unobstructed, open space for assembly of workers during emergency
situations.
Evacuated workers must be able to safely assemble at a reasonable distance from emergency exits so as not tointerfere with the safe evacuation of the buildings in the event of an emergency.
2.5 Elevators
The Supplier shall post signs (in one or more languages such that all workers understand such signs) on allelevators to prevent usage during emergencies unless the elevator is designed for firefighting or other emergencyuse.

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per the applicable laws and regulations.
3.1 Emergency Lighting
The Supplier shall provide adequate, functional emergency lighting in stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps, passageways
leading to exits, and in other areas as required by the applicable laws and regulations.
Emergency lighting may be powered by either battery or backup generator.
3.2 Shutdown Devices
The Supplier shall install manual or automatic shutdown devices on any hazardous production equipment to avoid
injury or damage in an emergency.
3.3 First Aid Equipment
The Supplier shall ensure that an adequate supply of appropriate medical equipment is available throughout thefacility, well maintained, and easily accessible to all workers. The Supplier shall train a sufficient number of workers
in First Aid.

4. Inspection and Maintenance of Emergency Equipment
The Supplier shall ensure that all emergency equipment is periodically tested as per manufacturers’ instruction or
recommendations, and that malfunctioning/nonfunctional equipment is identified and repaired. All inspections
must be carried out at least annually or as otherwise required by the applicable laws and regulations, and records ofsuch inspections and maintenance must be maintained and made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

5. Emergency Contacts
The Supplier shall assign emergency contacts in each work unit and for all shifts to enable internal communicationin emergencies. Contact information for internal and external emergency responders/agencies shall be posted in alanguage understood by all Workers in public areas that are easily accessible to workers.
6. Training
The Supplier shall provide emergency response plan training to all workers. All workers must be informed ofchanges in company policy or procedures related to emergency preparedness within 30 days of implementation.
Training shall be delivered at least annually to all relevant/designated persons.
The Supplier shall provide information to vendors, contractors, and other temporary visitors about the evacuationroutes, Assembly Areas, and emergency contacts and procedures.
7. Emergency Drills
Emergency response drills and evacuation drills shall be conducted on a frequency per the applicable laws andregulations. In the absence of applicable laws or regulations, then the frequency shall be at least semi-annually.
The emergency and evacuation drill shall cover all workers, and the Supplier shall evaluate workers’ emergency
evacuation performance.

8. Documentation
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laws and regulations including but not limited to the following:• Emergency procedures• Records of all emergency drills• Maintenance and Inspection records• Training records
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall develop and implement a program to take reasonable steps to prepare for, prevent, and respondto the potential for an infectious disease among its employees.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Infectious Disease Planning
Supplier shall implement a documented Infectious disease preparedness and response process to (i) identify,
evaluate, and control workplace infectious disease transmission and (ii) monitor the guidance of relevant healthagencies to determine how best to incorporate recommendations into the infectious disease planning.
This program shall be based on a thorough risk assessment of the hazards that could be encountered in theworkplace relating to the infectious diseases.
1.1 Procedure
The Supplier shall follow the procedures defined in its infectious disease response plan when such a situation
occurs. The plan should include the following elements:• Analysis of potential of an infectious disease that workers might be exposed to, including specific risk factors for
employees• A system to identify and implement controls necessary to mitigate these risks• Process for the identification, isolation, and transportation of infected individuals• Cleaning and decontamination procedures for workstation, isolation room, dormitory, and other common areas(as applicable)• Identification of service providers for specialized cleaning and decontamination where needed• Identification of medical and laboratory service providers
1.2 Infectious Disease Response Teams
The Supplier shall organize and assign Directly Responsible Individuals (DRI) to form an Infectious Disease response
team (IDRT) at each facility. The IDRT shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Supplier’s response to
Infectious disease situations thus ensuring the protection of worker health and safety, the environment andcommunity.

2. Infectious Disease Practices
2.1 Labor
The Supplier shall ensure that:• Workers are protected against any improper discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for infectious diseaserelated reasons• Effort to protect worker confidentiality is taken in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations when cases
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downtime/recovery period related to an infectious disease
2.2 Personal Hygiene
The Supplier shall:• Provide adequate facilities for hand washing and drying, including hygiene and sanitation supplies such as, but
not limited to hand soap, non-reusable towels, hand sanitizers, etc.
• Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick
• Discourage workers from sharing phones, tools or equipment when possible• Ensure workers receive appropriate vaccinations and follow all applicable health and safety measures inaccordance with local government requirements and recommendations
2.3 Supplies
The Supplier shall maintain an inventory of supplies required to protect workers and contain spread of an infectious
disease. The Supplier shall maintain adequate supply of these items at all times.
These may include the following:• Hand soap or optional hand sanitizer in all washrooms• Face masks, N95 respirators (should be fit tested), gloves, gowns (or protective clothing), and protective eyewear• Cleaning and disinfecting supplies, including clean cloths, soap, and disinfection agents• Supplies that may be useful to detect and control the spread of disease (e.g., thermometers, barrier screens, test
kits, etc.)
Supplier shall also maintain protocol for proper hygienic disposal of all the supplies.
2.4 Airflow and waterborne spread
All air flow and water supply systems will meet standards according to the applicable laws and regulations andspecifications. Ventilation and water supply systems will be monitored in accordance with engineering andmanufacturing recommendations and will be properly installed and maintained.

3. Infectious Disease Surveillance and Reporting
The Supplier shall have a defined process in place to ensure adequate surveillance of infectious diseases in theworkplace as well as in the local community, nationally, and internationally.
If an infectious disease emergency (whether epidemic, endemic, or pandemic) is declared by local authorities, theSupplier shall:• Increase its Infectious Disease related precautions in workplace• Take reasonable actions to avoid spread of infectious disease in workplace according to guidelines provided by
local authorities
3.1 Case Handling
The Supplier shall encourage its workers to report any symptoms of infectious disease in a timely manner. If the
Supplier suspects a case of infectious disease at the facility, the Supplier shall:• Safely isolate and transfer the infected individuals• Do their due diligence to identify all individuals who might have contacted the suspected/infected person, alert
them, and provide testing if necessary

66 / 123• Enhance cleaning and disinfection at the facility per the guidance of the appropriate experts/authorities• Alert or work with the local authorities, in cases of an infectious disease outbreak being confirmed within thefacility or the local community. Guidance from the authority could include: a reduction in workers’ working hours, a
reduction in number of employees working at the facility, or closure of the facility.
• Reopen its facility according to local authorities’ guidelines if required
3.2 Reporting
The Supplier shall have a process to report suspected or confirmed cases at the workplace and, when required,supplier shall report any infectious disease cases to local authorities per the applicable laws and regulations.
The Suppliers shall comply with the Supplier Incident Reporting requirements to report to I-PEX any infectious
disease incidents that are of public concern.

4. Training and Communication
All Workers, supervisors, managers, onsite contractors, and vendors shall be trained in the basic principles ofInfectious Disease control, including:• Personal hygiene and sanitation (including but not limited to hand washing, control of coughs and sneezes,
cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and a ban on sharing tools, food, drinks, equipment etc.)• Self-monitoring and timely reporting of signs and symptoms of an infectious disease• Proper usage and disposal of PPE• Proper food handling and preparation
Training shall be provided during the initial enrollment period, via refresher training on an annual basis, and during
the outbreak of an epidemic or pandemic Infectious Disease.

5. Documentation
Supplier shall retail all documentation related to infectious disease preparedness and response and shall be madeavailable for review upon its request.

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Incident Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall have a system for workers to report health and safety Incidents and near-misses, as well as asystem to investigate, track, and manage such reports. The Supplier shall implement corrective action plans to
mitigate risks, provide necessary medical treatment, and facilitate workers’ return to work.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Policy and Procedures
1.1 Written Policy and Procedures
The Supplier shall have a written policy that addresses Incident management requirements specified in theapplicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
The Supplier shall have written procedures and systems to implement its incident management policy.
The Supplier shall comply with its written policy and procedures at all times.
1.2 Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the responsible individual(s) to oversee and enforce the implementation of the incident
management policy and procedures.

2. Incident Tracking Mechanisms
The Supplier shall have a system for workers to report health and safety incidents and near-misses.
The Supplier shall have a mechanism to track all Incidents. The mechanism shall include at least the following:• Incident investigation• Incident reporting

3. Incident Investigation
3.1 Root Cause Investigation
On a regular basis and immediately following material Incidents, the Supplier shall analyze incident data including
incident tracking and medical surveillance, as well as incident scene and witness testimony data.
The Supplier shall conduct root cause analysis to determine the immediate causes, root causes, and management
system failures that contributed to Incident occurrences.
3.2 Corrective and Preventative Actions
The Supplier shall perform corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks. Each immediate and root cause shallhave at least one corrective and preventative action identified and conducted.
Each corrective and preventative action shall be assigned to directly responsible individual(s) and shall be tracked
through timely closure.
3.3 Medical Assistance and Return to Work
If a worker is injured at Supplier’s facility:

68 / 123• the Supplier shall provide necessary medical treatment immediately after the incident• the Supplier shall provide post-Incident medical surveillance as per applicable legal requirements and the worker’s
needs as diagnosed by a specialized medical practitioner• the Supplier is prohibited from terminating the labor contract with the worker because of injuries sustained at
Supplier’s facility or while working• the Supplier shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate the worker’s return to work, which may include
rearranging working time, providing special equipment and opportunities for rest breaks, allowing time off for
medical appointments or part-time work, and other appropriate return-to-work arrangements• the Supplier shall cover the cost of the Worker’s medical treatment, re-examination, and rehabilitation

4. Incident Reporting
4.1 Regulatory Reporting
The Supplier shall comply with all the applicable laws and regulations regarding reporting of incidents.
4.2 Reporting to I-PEX
The Supplier shall report any fatality or other Incidents of public concern (e.g., multiple people seriously injured,individuals affected by pandemic/epidemic illness) to I-PEX within 24 hours of the Incident.
The Incident report shall include (but is not limited to):• Location of facility and incident• Time of incident.
• Site description• Incident description• Number of injured, dead, and/or missing• Control measures and remedial actions

5. Training and Communication
5.1 Responsible Staff
The Supplier shall provide comprehensive incident reporting and root cause analysis training to all responsible staff.
All Personnel involved in incident investigation should be properly trained to do so in order to ensure the integrity,
consistency, and effectiveness of investigations.
5.2 Workers, Supervisors, and Managers
The Supplier shall provide Incident reporting training to all workers, supervisors, and managers of the facility toencourage accident and near-miss reporting.

6. Documentation
6.1 Document Management
The Supplier shall retain incident investigation documentation for at least 5 years or in accordance with theapplicable law and regulations, whichever is more stringent. All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX forreview upon its request.

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Dormitories and Dining
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirement
Worker dormitories provided by the Supplier or a third-party shall be clean, safe, and provide adequate living
space. The Supplier shall provide workers with reasonably accessible and clean toilet facilities and potable water.
The Supplier-provided dining, food preparation, and storage facilities shall be sanitary.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall obtain, retain, and manage valid current copies of all necessary dormitories and dining related
permits, licenses, registration, and regulatory approvals as required by the applicable laws and regulations.

2. Policy and Procedures
2.1 Dormitories and Dining Planning
The Supplier shall implement a documented dormitories and dining management process to ensure conditions of
dormitories and dining meet the applicable laws and regulations, the Code, and this Standard.
The process shall at least include the following items:• Identification of legal requirements as well as customer requirements related to dormitories and dining• System in place to measure the dormitory and canteen capacity to meet the demands of the workers• Tracking and risk assessment of any new or temporary dormitories, dining services and implementation ofcontrols necessary to mitigate any risks identified• Pre-selection due diligence process for any dormitory and dining service providers
2.2 Dormitories and Dining Management Team
Supplier shall organize and assign “Directly Responsible Individuals (DRI)” to form a dormitory and dining
management team. The team shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Suppliers’ actions for the
management of dormitories and dining, to ensure compliance of the conditions.

3. Operational Practices
3.1 Dormitory
3.1.1 Basic Conditions
All dormitories shall be located within a reasonable distance from the workplace with recommended travel time ofless than one hour. In cases where supplier is providing transportation to workers, the Supplier shall perform due
diligence while choosing third party transportation provider to ensure safety and reliability of the transportation.
The transportation schedule shall be based on shift timings and pickup locations shall be safe and conveniently
located.
All dormitory buildings shall be separate from buildings that contain production, warehousing, or chemical storage
areas. All dormitory rooms shall have adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation.

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The Supplier shall conduct risk assessments periodically, taking into consideration the climate of the location,
temperature ranges, common practices in the region, and worker feedback to determine proper heating andcooling measures in dormitory rooms.
3.1.2 Facilities
Dormitory facilities shall be safe and shall meet all the applicable laws and regulations.
All dormitory facilities shall meet the following requirements:
Bed:
Comfortable beds, cots, or bunk beds shall be provided for each Dormitory resident. The beds provided shall at
least meet the following requirements:• Single- or double-layer bunk only
• One bed for one individual• Adequate space btw. bunks and the following minimum space shall apply in absence of applicable legal
requirement:– Minimum 0.7-meter clearance between upper and lower bunks of double-deck beds
– The width of the passage between two bunk beds shall be no less than 1.2 meters
Closet and Lockers:
Dormitory bedrooms shall have adequate and private arrangements such as personal closets for storing clothing
and other personal belongings. Secure storage or personal locker shall be provided in each dormitory bedroom forstoring residents’ valuable belongings.
Toilets and Bathrooms:
For all toilets and bathrooms inside workplace, dormitory, dinning, or any other areas, the Supplier shall ensure all
toilets and bathrooms meet the following requirements:• Be clean and sanitary• With sufficient lighting and ventilation• Provided with adequate privacy following local custom• Not more than 61 meters (200 feet) from each dormitory bedroom• At least one privy seat and showerheads per 15 occupants and minimum of one such unit for each gender incommon-use toilet and bathrooms on each floor• Appropriate gender segregation– One solid wall from floor to ceiling shall separate toilets for different genders– Proper marking with “men” and “women” in a language that workers can understand– Toilet paper or equivalent supplies, hand washing and drying facilities in public toilets are available for use at any
time– Floors sloped downward towards properly constructed floor drains– Water tanks should be cleaned annually or as per local legal requirements
Drinking Water:
Supplier shall provide access to potable water in all dormitories, and it shall meet the following requirements:

71 / 123• Freely available always to all residents and within 61 meters (200 feet) from each dormitory rooms• Safe for consumption and tested according to the applicable laws and regulation, and at least annually
Living Space:
The living space in dormitory rooms shall meet the following requirements:• No more than 8 occupants in one bedroom• No less than 3 square meters of individual living space per occupant excluding inside bathroom and balcony areas
3.1.3 Safety
Electrical Safety
The Supplier shall establish an electrical safety protocol in all dormitories, and it shall at least include the following:• All electrical wiring, sockets, lighting fixtures and switches shall be properly installed and maintained incompliance with the applicable laws and regulations• Electrical equipment shall not exceed the power rating of the electrical outlet• Guidance for electrical equipment usage to ensure only safe electrical equipment are used
Emergency Equipment• Smoke detectors installed in each dormitory bedroom and all common areas. The detectors shall be tested atleast annually to ensure continued proper operation• Proper firefighting equipment shall be provided in a readily accessible place not more than 25 meters (82 feet)from each dormitory room and common assembly rooms• First aid kits with adequate suppliers provided in each dormitory building and readily accessible for use by
residents at all times
Egress• All dormitory rooms shall be free to exit by workers at any time and shall not have installation of any hardware
which may block workers’ exit
• All dormitory and dining halls shall be equipped with adequate, unblocked and unlocked emergency exits as per
the applicable laws and regulations or at least two exits whichever is more stringent• All exit doors shall open outward• Evacuation signages, sufficient emergency lighting and unobstructed evacuation routes shall be maintained at any
time• Supplier shall designate a clearly marked and unobstructed assembly areas in open space
DrillsFire drills shall be conducted as per the applicable laws and regulations involve all occupants from all shifts or atleast semi-annually in absence of the applicable laws and regulations.
3.1.4 Administrative Measures
The Supplier shall implement appropriate gender segregation in dormitory. If sleeping accommodations fordifferent genders are in the same building, separate rooms shall be provided for each gender.

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Security
The Supplier shall implement security measures in dormitory areas to safeguard workers’ safety and their propertyby:• Access control to manage unauthorized access into the dormitory.
• Monitoring methods to prevent and deter any illegal activities from happening (e.g. security patrolling, CCTV etc.)
HygieneThe Supplier shall have a program in place to maintain hygienic conditions in the dormitory. The Supplier shall
include the following items in the program:• Cleaning and disinfection equipment and process• Pest control programs
3.2 Dining
The Supplier shall ensure that food preparation, processing, storage, and dining facilities are sanitary and comply
with applicable laws and regulations.
3.2.1 Food Preparation
The Supplier shall inspect and properly label incoming food materials to ensure safety and traceability of foodmaterials.
Food processing shall be carried out as per applicable hygiene standards, and adequate control measures shall bein place to prevent contamination or spoilage of food.
3.2.2 Food Storage
Food storage, including but not limited to utensils/equipment, labeling, temperature, and pest control, should be incompliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall keep food samples as per applicable laws and regulations.
3.2.3 Dining Facilities
The Supplier shall ensure that dining areas are clean, sanitized, equipped with proper seating arrangements,
lighting, heat, ventilation, and hand-washing facilities.
3.2.4 Waste
The Supplier shall store, handle, and manage the disposal of all waste including but not limited to food waste as per
the applicable laws and regulations.
3.2.5 Hygiene
The Suppliers shall implement an effective management system to maintain the sanitary conditions of dining
facilities, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:• Cleaning and disinfection protocols• Pest control protocols• Adequate personal hygiene practice by food handlers• Food and water testing are carried out as per the applicable laws and regulations. Water shall be tested at least

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annually.
• Valid health certificates are available for all food handlers

4. Audit and Corrective Actions
4.1 Audits
The Supplier shall conduct periodic audits including periodic safety inspection in dormitories and dining to ensurecompliance to applicable laws and regulations and this Standard.
4.2 Corrective Actions
The Supplier shall take improvement action to correct the findings from the audits as mentioned in 4.1.

5. Training and Communication
5.1 Workers
The Supplier shall establish a mechanism for example registers at dining halls and dormitories for workers toprovide dormitory and dining related feedback and take improvement actions as per the feedback.
The Supplier shall provide adequate training and communication on dormitory and dining to all staffs. The training
shall include but not limited to the following:• Orientation on fire safety, emergency evacuation procedures and smoking guidelines• Practices on electrical safety• Personal hygiene and food safety requirements to food service staff• Any dormitories and canteen rules that impact workers• Dining rules and personal hygiene guidance
The training shall also be refreshed on annual basis.
The Supplier shall ensure that audit findings and improvements related to dormitories and dining are regularly
shared with workers.
5.2 Reporting
The Supplier shall report to I-PEX any new and removal of dormitories and dining upon request.

6. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain all documentation related to dormitory and dining. The Supplier shall maintain written
copies of all records for the following periods or as per the applicable laws and regulations, whichever is more
stringent:• Sanitary licenses, permit, inspection records and testing reports shall be maintained and posted as per theapplicable laws and regulations• Risk assessment of dormitories and dining services• Tracking records of new and removal of dormitories and dining• Dormitory and Dining management rules• Dormitory and Dining cleaning and maintenance protocols and records.
• Grievance/Feedback records• Audit records and evidence of corrective actions

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All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Combustible Dust Hazard Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement a documented program to identify, evaluate, and control the hazards of processes
and operations that produce combustible dust.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Combustible Dust Hazard Identification
1.1 Identification of Potential Hazards
Any Dust/particulate used or created by a Supplier shall be considered a potential combustible dust hazard until
proven otherwise by testing.
These processes include but are not limited to:• A process where a dry or wet dust collector is being used to collect dust
• Any grinding, sanding, shredding, cutting, milling, routing, or drilling process that generates fine particulates ordust.
• Any polishing, brushing, or buffing process that creates dust
• Any other process or manufacturing operation that generates or handles dust or media blasting or other powders.
1.2 Evaluation of Potential Hazards
The Supplier shall evaluate all identified potential combustible dust hazards as follows:• The dust must be tested to determine whether it is explosive by first testing in a modified Hartmann Lucite tube
with a constant arc energy source of 10 joules— and, if not explosive/hazardous in this test, conducting a subsequent test in a 20-liter vessel according to ASTM
E1226 Go/No-Go Screening Test criteria

Dust or generating process

Go/No Go Test

Go (Combustible)

No Go

Measure Kst, MIE, and MEC

Respiratory Exposure

Conduct DHA &Testing

Implement Mitigations• If the Dust is determined to be explosible, the Supplier shall have the dust further tested in support of the

76 / 123pending dust hazard analysis (risk review) to determine its explosion severity Kst (ASTM E1226), Minimum Ignition
Energy (ASTM E2019), and Minimum Explosible Concentration (ASTM E1515) values• If the sample was not ignitable in the modified Hartmann Lucite tube, the MIE test is not required and the MIE
shall be reported as greater than 10 joules• If the Kst value is greater than 0 bar∙m/sec, the dust shall be deemed a combustible dust and those areas of the
facility where the combustible dust is present, in sufficient quantities to create a deflagration or explosion, shall bedeemed to contain a combustible dust hazard
Hence forth the use of the term ‘combustible dust’ means that supplier has carried out necessary testing as
described in 1.2 above and has established that combustible dust hazard exists at the facility.
1.3 Combustible Dust Response TeamThe Supplier shall form a Combustible Dust Response Team (CDRT) and assign a Directly Responsible Individual(DRI) to lead identification, testing, and training at each facility where combustible dust hazard is established.
The team shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Supplier’s actions for the management of
combustible dust operations, housekeeping and maintenance to ensure the protection of Worker health and safety,
the environment, and the community.

2. Combustible Dust Program
The Supplier shall follow the procedures in its combustible dust management program to mitigate hazards.
The program shall include the following elements:• Analysis of operations and processes related to production of combustible dust, and analysis of hazards arisingfrom such processes and operations. The program shall include a documented risk assessment methodology used
to assess and prioritize the hazards known as Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA).
• Additional dust testing may be required to identify combustibility parameters for appropriate mitigation measures• System to identify the controls necessary to mitigate these risks• Identification of qualified third parties specializing in combustible dust testing, as well as designing, and installing
dust capture from processes
2.1 Dust Hazard Assessment (DHA)
Facilities processing, creating, or handling combustible dust, are required to perform a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
and risk assessment per industry best practice NFPA 652. Where possible, this review should take place prior to thestart of manufacturing.
This review shall be based upon the previously mentioned combustibility testing data and all storage, processing
and waste management risks encountered in the workplace/facility related to combustible dust producing
processes and equipment.
A DHA shall be facilitated by a qualified person or third-party for any confirmed combustible dust. Other
participants in the review from related facility departments should include Maintenance, Engineering, Operations
and Environment and Health and Safety (EHS).

3. Operational Practices for Combustible Dust
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Once the risks are analyzed and qualified in the DHA, appropriate controls shall be implemented to mitigate thehazards to the lowest acceptable risk levels. A list of controls mentioned below should be implement based on theprocess and the risk levels as applicable. Controls listed are not the only control a facility may need to implement.
Additional controls may be required to fully mitigate risks arising from combustible dust operations.
3.1 Electrical Hazard Area Classification (HAC)
Facilities where combustible dust is being produced or is otherwise present shall be subject to a hazardous areaclassification analysis. NFPA 499, GB 12476.1, and GB 12476.2 or equivalent should be followed for guidance in
conducting the analysis.
The Hazardous Area Classification analysis shall be performed by qualified persons who have demonstrated
competency in the area of conducting these analyses.
3.2 Collection of Combustible Dust
Machines that produce fine particles of combustible material shall be provided with hoods, capture devices, or
enclosures that are connected to a dust collection system having suction and capture velocity to collect andtransport all the dust produced.
Enclosure-less dust collectors are prohibited for collection of metal dust.
For dust collectors equipped with fan/blowers and where metal is used for construction of fan blades or housings,
the metal shall be a non-sparking such as bronze, nonmagnetic stainless steel or aluminum.
Dry dust collectors shall not be used for collection of aluminum, magnesium, niobium, tantalum, titanium,
zirconium, or hafnium dusts.
Transport velocities inside the ductwork shall be sufficient to ensure the transport of both coarse and fine particles
and to ensure re-entrainment if, for any reason, the particles fall out before delivery to the collector. For metal
dusts, a minimum transport velocity of 23 m/sec is required. For non-metal dusts a minimum transport velocity of
20 m/sec is required.
3.3 Combustible Dust Control via Housekeeping
A housekeeping plan shall be developed and maintained for any areas presenting a combustible dust hazard. The
plan shall include appropriate methods and processes for performing the cleaning.
Regular cleaning frequencies shall be established for walls, floors, and horizontal surfaces, such as equipment,
ducts, pipes, hoods, ledges, beams, and above suspended ceilings and other concealed surfaces, to minimize
accumulations of dust that present a combustible dust hazard within the facility.
In areas where metal dust is being produced, or otherwise handled, dust shall not be allowed to accumulate to alevel that obscures the color of the surface beneath it.
Surfaces shall be cleaned in a manner that minimizes the generation of dust clouds. Vigorous sweeping, brushing,or blowing dust with compressed air produces dust clouds and shall not be permitted.

78 / 1233.4 Control of ignition sources
Facilities with combustible dust hazards must have robust controls to eliminate ignition sources. Such facilities
should have:• Hot work permit program• A no-smoking policy• Permanently installed process equipment including ventilation and dust collection systems. All building structuralsteel shall be grounded and bonded to prevent static electricity build up. Grounding and bonding should beperiodically checked to ensure continuity.
• All machinery shall be installed and maintained in a manner that minimizes the possibility of friction sparks. Hot
surfaces should be maintained below the Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT) of a dust layer ASTM E2021, of
combustible dust.
3.5 Process improvements
Facilities can implement, where applicable and technically feasible, processes such as:• Dust capture water curtains• Wet polishing/machining• Extraction ventilation
3.6 Performance Based Option
As an alternative, where and when necessary, a qualified person(s) may develop performance-based design
provisions with regards to management of combustible dust fire and explosion hazards, in lieu of the prescriptive
requirements outlined in this standard.
• The performance-based design must demonstrate that the approach provides at least an equivalent measure ofsafety about prescriptive requirements• The performance-based design should be documented with all calculations, references, assumptions, and sourcesfrom which material characteristics and other data have been obtained or on which the designer has relied forsome material aspect of the design

4. Training and Communication
Many significant industrial dust explosions have been attributed to a lack of hazard awareness for the persons
handling combustible dust. Therefore, it is critical that the Supplier shall train its workers, contractors, or any otheraffected individuals.
This should include training on:• Combustible dust hazard awareness training.
• Standard operating procedures and consequences of deviation from processes and operations within their workarea.
• New material or manufacturing process where introduced or changed.
• Emergency response associated with processing of combustible dust.

5. Documentation
Supplier shall retain copies of combustible dust related documentation, readily available upon request by I-PEX.

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These documents should include, but are not limited to:• Dust Hazard Awareness Training• Combustible Dust Lab Test Data
• Dust Hazard Analysis Reports• Hazardous Area Classification Reports• Incident/Accident Reports• Corrective Action Closures

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Machine Safety Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall develop and implement a documented program to purchase, install and operate machines
directly used to manufacture, test, and recycle I-PEX products in a safe manner.
Summary of Supplier responsibilities:
Design & Purchase

Installation

Design & Purchase

3.

1.

1.

Determine applicability ofthis Standard for themachine (2.0)

4.

connections (3.1)
2.

Incorporate Safer Machine
Specifications into

5.

3.

digital storage (2.2)

2.

Perform acceptance testing

Provide and document
training (5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)

3.

Incident reporting (4.2)

(3.2)
1.

Obtain TCF from MB/SI andprovide onsite physical or

Perform onsite risk

Develop standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) (4.1)

assessment (3.2)

purchasing documents to
MB/SI (2.1)

Provide services andAdd hazard warning, if
required (3.3)

2.

Machinery acceptance-signoff (3.4)

1. Machine Safety Management
1.1 Machine Safety Management Program
The Supplier shall follow the procedures in its machine safety management plan to mitigate hazards to people andplanet.
Any such plan should include the following elements:• A documented onsite risk assessment methodology to identify, evaluate and implement controls to reduce risks• The onsite risk assessment shall be reviewed and revised as appropriate when:a. Machine is modified
b. Machine is repurposed for a different process or applicationc. Machine is retrofitted for a different process or application• Identification of third party or parties qualified to perform risk assessment, design, installation of machines andcontrols if needed. Such a third party should be familiar with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• Identification of test laboratory when specific certification for safety devices are required or to perform reliability
testing or failure analysis when required
1.2 Machine Safety TeamThe Supplier shall assign Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) at each facility to form a Machine Safety Team (MST).
The MST shall have the obligation and authority to direct the Supplier’s actions for management of machines toensure the protection of worker health and safety, and the environment.

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2. Design and Purchasing of Machinery
The Supplier shall exercise due diligence while selecting MB/SI to ensure they are qualified to provide a machinethat is compliant with this standard. I-PEX requires all NPI machines based on new DFM (Design for Manufacturing)used directly to manufacture, test, or recycle I-PEX products to be in conformance with section 2 of this standard. It
is important to note that this is not a retroactive requirement.
2.1 Documentation for Purchasing Machinery
The Supplier shall ensure MB/SI comply with all applicable local machine safety laws and regulations as well as
incorporate safer machine specifications to MB/SI with the machine purchasing documents.
2.2 Deliverable from the Machine Builders and System Integrators to Suppliers
The Supplier shall ensure TCF has been obtained from the MB/SI. The TCF shall be kept by the Supplier for theduration of machine life and readily available to I-PEX upon request.

3. Installation of Machines
3.1 Integration into Existing Infrastructure
The Supplier shall work with the MB/SI to ensure safe integration of machines into supplier factory infrastructure.
The Supplier shall:• Ensure machine builders and systems integrators receive site safety briefing per I-PEX Supplier Code of Conduct
occupational health and safety standard –Contractor Management• Provide appropriate electrical power and safe connection to the machines• Provide local exhaust ventilation to protect workers against airborne chemical and particulate exposure if
applicable• Provide appropriate pneumatic/hydraulic connections for machine operations.
• Establish sufficient floor space as defined by area and load design of each floor to provide safe machine layout toand install and access machines
3.4 Machinery Acceptance
Machinery shall be accepted for use when Sections 2.2, 3.2, and 3.3 have been approved by the Supplier’s sign off
process.

4. Safe Operation of Machines
4.1 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)The Supplier shall implement systems to ensure that machines are operated in a safe manner. Supplier shalldevelop and train all applicable personnel (operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel) on operating
instructions for each machine to ensure:• Safely operate machinery in normal operating mode.
• Safely perform troubleshooting on an energized machine, including requirement for a second person as a safety
watch (buddy system)• Perform all routine maintenance as defined by machine builder• Lock and tag out the machines to safely de-energize all energy sources to go to zero energy source• Safe and temporary authorization of interlock override when required

82 / 123• Periodic testing of interlocks and e-stops to ensure machine is operating in safe mode
• Safe restart and/or handover from maintenance to operations after non-routine process condition
4.2 Documenting and reporting machine related injuries
The Supplier shall implement a system to document machine related injuries. The system shall record near misses,
first aids, medical treatment cases and their severity.
The Supplier shall share this data with I-PEX upon request. The Supplier shall perform systematic root cause analysis
on all medical treatment injuries and share the identified root cause with I-PEX and machine builders/system
integrators.

5. Training
The Supplier shall ensure appropriate training is provided to all applicable personnel including but not limited to
the following.
5.1 Supplier Machine Safety team
• Performing and reviewing risk assessments• Reviewing the TCF to verify conformance to essential health and safety requirements according to Annex I of
MD2006/42/EC• Testing interlocks and E-stops• Electrical and Mechanical safety• Systematic root cause analysis methods for machine related injuries
5.2 Supplier Operators and Supervisors• SOP for safe machine operation• Interlocks and E-stop functions• Safe and temporary override of interlock when required
5.3 Supplier maintenance personal• Routine and non-routine maintenance SOP• Safe Active troubleshooting using a buddy system• Safe and temporary override of interlock when required

6. Documentation
Supplier shall maintain accurate documentation on machines as required by local laws and regulations including
but not limited to:• TCF• Record of training• Routine and non-routine maintenance procedures• Record of interlock override• Record of interlock and e-stop testing and verification• Any updates/retrofits to the machines
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards
3. 【Environment】
We are practice in environmental protection and environmental responsibility is one of our basic businessvalues. The Supplier shall develop, implement, and maintain environmentally sound business practices.
・

Waste Management

・Water and Wastewater Management

・

Stormwater Management

・

Air Emissions Management

・Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management

・Boundary Noise Management

・Resource Consumption Management

84 / 123Waste Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement a systematic approach to identify, manage, reduce and responsibly control disposal,
and minimize waste to landfills from its operations.

Supplier Responsibility Standard
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall have the required environmental permits and other required approvals for its current operations.
The Supplier shall plan and provide adequate time to update current environmental approvals and permits for any
alteration that may change the environmental impact of the Supplier’s operations.
The Supplier shall comply with applicable hazardous waste permits and reporting requirements in accordance withapplicable regulations.
The Supplier shall perform the following actions:• Register all hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements• Obtain permits for pollutant discharge, hazardous waste handling, hazardous waste storage, and hazardous wastetransport in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements• Report any alteration that may change the status of registration and permitted hazardous waste generation to theappropriate local and national regulatory agencies

2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify the individual(s) responsible for waste management.

3. Identification of Waste Streams
The Supplier shall identify all sources of waste and characterize each waste stream as either hazardous waste or
non-hazardous waste as per applicable regulations, or, if no regulations apply, in accordance with this Standard.
The Supplier shall develop and maintain a waste inventory for all Waste generated.
The waste inventory shall include:• Generated quantities of waste per month• Waste category (hazardous or non-hazardous)• Method of recycling or other waste disposal• Names of waste transport and disposal vendors• The Supplier shall review the facility Waste inventory annually. The Supplier shall update the waste inventory toreflect any process or production changes.
• The Supplier shall maintain the inventory in electronic form and make it available for review by I-PEX upon request

4. Control of Waste

85 / 1234.1 Waste Collection and Storage Practices
The Supplier shall segregate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste per applicable regulations and thisStandard.
The Supplier shall implement responsible waste collection and storage practices, including but not limited to:• Collection and storage of waste in appropriate containers based on their chemical and physical characteristics• Secondary containment during the collection and transfer of hazardous waste from production areas to hazardous
waste storage areas• Standardized labeling of waste containers in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. At a minimum,
each label shall include the type of waste, appropriate hazard warnings, and the date of waste origination• Maintenance of waste containers in good condition and capable of preventing leaks or spills• Onsite storage of hazardous waste, which must not exceed the period required by applicable local regulations• Weekly inspection of hazardous waste containers to ensure container integrity, to prevent and control leaks, andto identify and correct missing or incorrect labels. The Supplier shall maintain written copies of these weekly
inspections.
4.2 Hazardous Waste Storage Areas
The Supplier’s hazardous waste storage areas shall meet the following requirements:• Construction materials and electrical equipment shall be compatible with the hazardous waste stored• Signage shall be posted inside and outside the hazardous waste storage areas to indicate:- The nature of any hazards posed by the hazardous waste- Any personal protective equipment required to enter the area
- Any labeling stipulated by applicable regulations and standards- Any restrictions on smoking and other activities• Unauthorized access to hazardous waste storage areas shall be prevented• An enclosure or other covering that prevents exposure to the elements• Storage areas must be equipped with secondary containment that will capture and hold leaks or spills• Design and construction must prevent spills or leaks from the hazardous waste storage area from contaminating
surface water or groundwater, or from entering storm drains or sewers• Firefighting equipment shall be readily available and accessible• A functioning alarm system must alert facility workers and outside emergency responders in the event of an
emergency• Forced ventilation equipment must be installed in areas where volatile, acidic, caustic, or corrosive substances are
stored• Personal protective equipment must be readily available for workers handling hazardous waste• Storage areas for personal protective equipment outside the hazardous waste storage area must maintain the
integrity and functionality of the equipment• Storage areas must have sufficient space for the ingress, egress, and other movement of emergency response
personnel and equipment

5. Disposal of Waste
The Supplier shall only use licensed and qualified hazardous waste transporters.

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The Supplier shall conduct due diligence of the treatment method utilized by their contracted waste disposal
vendors (including hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste disposal vendors) to dispose of waste.
If an environmental violation is identified, supplier shall:• Notify I-PEX of the hazardous waste transporter and its violation• Work with the hazardous waste transporter to develop, implement, and monitor corrective actions• Obtain approval for hazardous waste transfers from each applicable regulatory agency in accordance withapplicable regulations• Complete written records and manifests for all hazardous waste disposal activities in accordance with local andnational regulations• Submit copies of records, manifests, and other required documentation to the appropriate authorities andregulatory agencies, and any relevant third parties (transporters and receivers) in accordance with applicablerequirements

6. Monitoring and Reporting of Landfill Diversion Rate
The Supplier shall develop a program or have a solution to quantify and monitor waste landfill diversion rate.
The manufacturer shall provide sufficient documentation for all materials entering or exiting the facility in order todemonstrate specific landfill-diversion practices.
Material documentation shall, at a minimum, include the estimated mass of each waste stream leaving the facility,
as well as a description of the management procedures for the discarded materials and documentation
demonstrating where the exiting materials are going (i.e., recycling, waste-to-energy, etc.).
The Supplier shall annually report on I-PEX-related Waste Landfill Diversion Rate to I-PEX.

7. Landfill Diversion Rate Targets and Monitoring Progress
The Supplier’s pollution-control technologies shall be operational prior to the Supplier generating any waste.
The Supplier shall plan and provide adequate time to implement controls and obtain approvals for any alterationthat may change the identification, collection, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste.
The Supplier shall annually review its landfill diversion rate and set targets to improve the landfill diversion rate
through waste reduction via process modification, material alternatives, internal or external reuse, material recyclingor less than 10% of waste to energy rate. For example, supplier can increase the waste recyclability through morerobust segregation based upon material types.
The Supplier shall monitor progress of meeting the landfill diversion rate improvement targets and document theresults of the improvement measures upon I-PEX review and verification.
The Supplier shall report the landfill diversion rate improvement progress, with supporting documentation (asapplicable) in electronic form, to I-PEX for quarterly review, and upon its request.

8. Emergency Response
The Supplier shall designate at least one properly trained emergency coordinator on the premises with the

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responsibility for coordinating all facility emergency responses and reporting activities.
An Emergency Coordinator shall be on the premises whenever the facility is in operation.
The Supplier shall conduct emergency response drills related to potential hazards at the facility annually, or analternative time period as specified by applicable regulatory requirements, whichever is shorter.
The Supplier shall establish a written Emergency Response Plan to minimize the risks to human health and theenvironment. The emergency response plan shall include:• Internal reporting and notification requirements• Names and contact information for responsible facility personnel, local fire and emergency response contacts, andlocal hospitals and other appropriate medical contacts• Identification and assessment of immediate potential threats, including risks of fire or explosion, as well as spillage
or leakage, from facility processes and storage areas• Emergency evacuation routes, procedures, and controls• Detailed procedures for control and containment of released hazards• Proper cleanup and disposal of any released hazardous materials

9. Operations and Maintenance
The Supplier’s pollution control technologies shall be operational prior to the Supplier generating any waste.
The Supplier shall plan and provide adequate time to implement controls and obtain approvals for any alterationthat may change the identification, collection, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste.
The Supplier shall maintain a waste minimization plan to assess onsite hazardous waste generation and to identify
opportunities to minimize hazardous waste. If the facility’s environmental permit requires meeting hazardous waste
minimization goals, the Supplier shall develop and implement a plan to meet the regulatory agency’s waste
minimization goals.

10. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide worker training for hazardous waste handling, storage, emergency response actions, andproper record keeping.

11. Documentation
All waste management records, and documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.
The Supplier shall retain the documentation related to waste management as follows:• Employee training records for the previous 5 years or such other period specified by applicable regulatory
requirements, whichever is longer• Employee medical records for the length of employment plus 30 years or as required by applicable regulatory
requirements, whichever is longer• Current and historical copies of permits and registrations as required by applicable regulations or this Standard• Current Hazardous Waste inventory• Documentation showing Hazardous Waste is removed from the storage unit at least once per applicableaccumulation period

88 / 123• Hazardous Waste manifests and other shipping records shall be retained for 5 years• Current list of vendors performing reuse, recycle, transport, or disposal of hazardous waste directly for the
Supplier• Incident records regarding all hazardous waste incidents at the facility shall be retained for 5 years

89 / 123Water and Wastewater Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement a systematic approach to identify, control, and reduce wastewater produced by its
operations. Supplier shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of its wastewater treatment systems.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall obtain, retain, and manage valid or current copies of all necessary process water and wastewater
permits, licenses, registrations, and regulatory approvals as required by applicable regulatory requirements,
including but not limited to:• Environmental approval for current production• New, additional, and/or amended or updated permits/registrations prior to any alterations• All wastewater discharge and water usage permit(s) per the applicable laws and regulations• Reports and/or registers of process wastewater discharges in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations• Where mandated by the applicable laws and regulations, the Supplier shall develop and maintain a water
monitoring system to ensure the continuance and effectiveness of water management

2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify a specific individual or individuals within the facility organization who will be responsible
for all aspects of process wastewater discharge treatment, including maintenance and inspection of WWTP,
monitoring of process wastewater discharge, and responding to emergencies.

3. Identification of Process Wastewater Sources
The Supplier shall identify and characterize all process wastewater streams. The Supplier shall organize andmaintain process wastewater stream inventory:• The inventory shall include the composition and volume of each process wastewater stream• Supplier shall revise the inventory after any alteration likely to affect process wastewater• Supplier shall review the inventory annually

4. Control of Process Wastewater Discharge
The Supplier shall install and maintain appropriate process wastewater treatment systems in order to reduce thepollutant contribution of each of its facilities to levels compliant with the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier’s process wastewater treatment system shall be operational prior to use of corresponding production
equipment.
The Supplier shall:• Comply with all the applicable laws, regulations, and requirements related to process wastewater discharge• Update control technologies before any alteration takes effect• Verify compliance with current process wastewater discharge requirements.

90 / 123• Not intentionally dilute process wastewater to meet permit requirements and/or regulatory standards• Comply with the recycle and reuse requirements for process wastewater as required by relevant regulatory
agencies• Treat and/or discharge process wastewater according to the approved environmental permits and other theapplicable laws and regulations
If no process wastewater is allowed to be legally discharged, the process wastewater shall be handled in accordancewith the applicable laws and regulations and I-PEX Standards.
If local requirements are not available for a pollutant, the thresholds specified in the I-PEX Wastewater Discharge
Quality Standards table shall be used:
I-PEX WASTEWATER DISCHARGE QUALITY STANDARDSParameter

Discharge Limit to Wastewater

Discharge Limit to Surface Water

Treatment Plant
Temperature

40°C

3°C increase of receiving water bodypH

6.0 – 9.0

6.0 – 9.0

Chemical Oxygen Demand (CODcr)

300 mg/L

100 mg/L

5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)150 mg/L

20 mg/L

Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

300 mg/L

20 mg/L

Fluoride

20 mg/L

5 mg/L

Total Nitrogen

70 mg/L

10 mg/L

Nitrites (NO2-N)

Not Applicable

1 mg/L

Nitrates (NO3-N)

Not Applicable

10 mg/L

Ammonia Nitrogen

25 mg/L

5 mg/L

Total Phosphorus

8 mg/L

1 mg/LOil and Grease (O&G)

20 mg/L

5 mg/L

Total Arsenic

0.2 mg/L

0.01 mg/L

Total Cadmium

0.05 mg/L

0.02 mg/L

Total Chromium

1 mg/L0.05 mg/L

Hexavalent Chromium

0.1 mg/L

0.01 mg/L

Total Copper

0.5 mg/L

0.5 mg/L

Total Lead

0.2 mg/L

0.1 mg/L

Total Mercury

0.005 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

Total Nickel

0.5 mg/L

0.1 mg/L

Total Silver

0.1 mg/L

0.1 mg/L

Total Zinc

1.5 mg/L

0.5 mg/L

Cyanide

0.2 mg/L

0.15 mg/L

5. Evaluation and Monitoring of Process Wastewater Discharge
The Supplier shall:• Monitor process wastewater discharges in accordance with regulatory requirements. The parameters selected for

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monitoring shall be indicative of the pollutants of concern and shall include parameters that are included in thepermit or in the applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor process wastewater discharges (for both pollutant concentrations and volume generated) at thefrequency required by local regulations, or once a month in the absence of such regulations, to ensure compliancewith the applicable laws and regulations• Monitor all process wastewater discharges at the locations or in the manner specified in the permit or required by
the applicable laws and regulations• Submit process wastewater monitoring reports to the relevant regulatory agency as required for regulatorycompliance

6. Emergency Response
The Supplier shall prepare for emergencies and implement emergency response actions if the on-site processwastewater treatment system exceeds its capacity or if it malfunctions. The emergency response actions are as
follows:
In the event the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) is exceeded, the Supplier shall:• Stop process wastewater discharge from the production areas into the WWTP
• Isolate stormwater drain inlets within its facility so there is no cross contamination from backed-up processwastewater• Direct the excess process wastewater into a backup collection system and/or containers
In the case of WWTP malfunction:• The Supplier shall stop wastewater discharge offsite from the WWTP immediately• The Supplier shall stop process wastewater discharge from the production areas into the WWTP
• The Supplier shall replace or repair the WWTP equipment in a timely manner, so the WWTP expeditiously resumes
normal operations• The Supplier shall report malfunctions to the local authorities per the applicable laws and regulations• If contaminated wastewater is discharged in excess of permitted limits, the Supplier shall notify and obtain avariance permit from the local authorities, if possible• If treatment system malfunctions, the Supplier shall immediately implement any system upgrades, repairs, and/or
monitoring programs to meet regulatory discharge standards
The Supplier shall conduct emergency response drills in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Upon receipt of any community complaints, the Supplier shall conduct process wastewater discharge monitoring toverify the process wastewater discharge status and promptly implement any necessary or advisable corrective
actions.
Upon receipt of any notice of violation from local authorities, the Supplier shall communicate with the authority in atimely manner, inform all relevant parties about the violations, and subsequently take any corrective actions in atimely manner or as specified by the authorities.

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7. Operations and Maintenance
The Supplier shall develop operating and preventive maintenance programs for onsite WWTP in accordance withthe following:• Clearly defined and documented worker responsibilities and training requirements for the operation, inspection,and maintenance of the WWTP
• Standard operating procedures for preventive maintenance that incorporate manufacturers’ specifications,recommendations, and industry best practices.
• Key parameters for monitoring WWTP effectiveness and the frequency of routine inspections based on regulatory
and/or permit requirements, preventive maintenance requirements, and other factors. The inspection plan shallcover all shifts during typical facility operations.
• Defined and documented operating procedures for shutting down the WWTP.
Before shutting down the WWTP for any planned reason (for example, maintenance, exceeding capacity, or
malfunction), process wastewater discharge to the WWTP shall be suspended to prevent process wastewater
discharge from being released without treatment. Associated production equipment may resume operation only
when the WWTP is operating properly.
The Supplier shall establish a program to evaluate the integrity of existing process wastewater collection systems,
including wastewater pipelines, underground drains, wastewater sumps, and the on-site WWTP, and correct any
identified deficiencies immediately. The program shall include regular integrity testing of the process wastewater
system at a frequency based on the risks of leaks identified during the evaluation.
The Supplier should develop and utilize a comprehensive water meter monitoring system, including separate
meters for domestic water use and for industrial water use, to support overall water performance. Water metering
shall meet or exceed the requirements stipulated by local laws and regulations.

8. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide training to operators of process wastewater treatment facilities that cover operation andmaintenance of equipment and other process units in the WWTP. Operators shall hold WWTP operator certificatesas required by local or national regulatory requirements.
The Supplier shall notify I-PEX within 7 days and appropriate regulatory agencies as required by applicableregulations if an unusual environmental event occurs. This notification shall include the probable cause of theunusual environmental event and corrective or preventive actions.

9. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain both written and electronic copies of process wastewater discharge data anddocumentation for at least 5 years or as per local regulatory requirements, whichever is longer. Required
documents to be retained include but are not limited to:• Licenses, permits, and other regulatory registration documents• Process Wastewater stream inventories• Process Wastewater discharge monitoring results• Records, permits, or regulatory correspondence of expanded, renovated, or new WWTP

93 / 123• Written records of Process Wastewater–related communications with external parties, including but not limited tocommunity groups and local authorities.
• Routine inspection and maintenance records• Reports of unusual environmental events and corrective response actions undertaken• Records of any corrective actions, rectifications, or follow-up actions taken for any deficiencies, complaints, ornotices of violation• Training records for personnel assigned to the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the WWTP
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Stormwater Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement a systematic approach to prevent contamination of stormwater runoff. The Suppliershall prevent illegal discharges and spills from entering storm drains, the public water supply, or public bodies ofwater.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall comply with Stormwater permitting and reporting requirements per applicable regulations.

2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify a specific individual or individuals within the facility who will be responsible for thedevelopment, implementation, revision, monitoring, and inspecting, in accordance with the requirements of thestormwater management plan, and emergency response.

3. Identification of Pollutant Sources
3.1 Potential Pollutant Sources
The Supplier shall identify potential pollutant sources that might affect stormwater runoff. The Supplier shallprepare the following to identify pollutant sources:• A list of areas of industrial activities exposed to stormwater and its pollutant constituents• A list and description of potential spills and leaks that could contribute pollutants to stormwater discharge, andspecify which outlets are likely to be affected• A list and description of past spills and leaks in the previous 3 years that occurred in areas exposed to stormwater,or that drained to the stormwater drainage system• A list of son-stormwater discharges and eliminate any unauthorized non-stormwater discharges
3.2 Facility Map
The Supplier shall prepare a facility map that includes the following information:• Outlines of stormwater drainage areas within the facility, portions of the drainage area affected by run-on fromsurrounding areas, and direction of flow of each drainage area, on-site bodies of water, and areas of soil erosion• Location of nearby Bodies of Water and municipal storm drain inlets where the facility’s stormwater discharges,
and authorized non-stormwater discharges may be received• Location of stormwater collection and conveyance systems, associated points of discharge, and direction of flow,
including any structural control measures that affect stormwater discharges, authorized non-stormwater discharges,
and runoff• Outline of all impervious areas of the facility, including paved areas, buildings, covered storage areas, and otherroofed structures• Locations where materials are exposed to precipitation and locations where significant spills or leaks haveoccurred

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• Locations of areas of Industrial Activities that are potential pollutant sources

4. Control of Stormwater Discharge
The Supplier shall select effective structural controls or non-structural controls to prevent stormwater pollution.
The Supplier shall conduct surveys at least annually to identify any direct connections from industrial production
areas into a stormwater drainage system. The Supplier shall conduct the survey after any Alteration likely to affectthe connections. If such connections are discovered, the Supplier shall remove them immediately.
The Supplier shall manage wastes generated from Stormwater control systems in accordance with all applicableregulations.

5. Evaluation and Monitoring of Stormwater Discharge
The Supplier shall conduct periodic monitoring of its stormwater discharges per applicable regulations.
The Supplier shall monitor stormwater discharges to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures at the facility tominimize or eliminate pollutants from stormwater runoff.
5.1 Assessments of Discharges
The Supplier shall take a grab sample of stormwater discharge while it is raining and visually assess key indicatorsof Stormwater pollution: color, door, clarity, floating solids, foam, oil, sheen, etc.
Any abnormalities observed during these evaluations shall lead to further facility inspections, root cause analysis,
and implementation of corrective actions and countermeasures as needed.
5.2 Indicator Sampling
Supplier shall collect stormwater discharge samples from a facility’s discharge points for laboratory analysis. The
sampling frequency shall be no less than once every 6 months and based on the potential risk level for stormwatercontamination. Chemical parameters for laboratory analysis shall be dependent on the types of pollutant sources
identified (as per identification of pollutant sources) and include at a minimum pH, chemical oxygen demand, color,oil, and grease.
Results shall be compared with the allowable pollutant concentration limit for the receiving body of water. If local
requirements are not available for a pollutant, the thresholds specified in the I-PEX Wastewater Discharge Quality
Standards table (located in the Wastewater Management Standard) shall be used. If concentration exceeds limits,stormwater pollution control measures shall be evaluated and corrected.
5.3 Compliance Sampling
If Supplier is governed by local and/or national discharge limitation guidelines, sampling shall be required todetermine compliance with those limits. If effluent limits are exceeded, the Supplier shall conduct corrective actions
and conduct additional sampling to show compliance.
The Supplier shall conduct one comprehensive annual evaluation of its stormwater control measures that includes
the following:• Visual observations and inspection of sampling/analytical data

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• Incident reports and corrective action tracking results

6. Emergency Response
The Supplier shall ensure that there is at least one employee responsible for coordinating all facility stormwaterrelated emergency response and reporting activities.
The Supplier shall have a system in place that can immediately close a stormwater drain outlet discharging outside
the facility boundary if there is a hazardous substance spill released to the stormwater drainage system.
The Supplier shall have the necessary plans and procedures to notify internal management and local regulatory
agencies and take immediate steps to fix a hazardous substance spill that has reached outside the facility boundary.
The Supplier shall conduct an analysis to determine the cause of the emergency release incident and implement
corrective actions.

7. Operations and Maintenance
The Supplier shall create, implement, and maintain a written stormwater management plan to support preventionof stormwater runoff pollution.
The Supplier shall revise the stormwater management Plan as appropriate, and implement it prior to any changes inindustrial activities at the facility that do any of the following:• Significantly increase the quantities of pollutants in stormwater discharge• Cause new areas of industrial activity to be exposed to stormwater• Begin an industrial activity that would introduce a new pollutant source at the facility

8. Communication and Training
The Supplier shall provide adequate stormwater management training for all workers whose work may affect thequality of stormwater as per applicable regulations.

9. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain the following stormwater management–related documentation:• Current copies of stormwater control and/or treatment system drawings• Copies of employee training records for the previous 5 years or as per the applicable laws and regulations,whichever is longer• Records of internal incident investigation, management/regulatory notifications, and follow-up actions/closure forthe previous 5 years
All documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Air Emissions Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly control air emissions emanating from its operations
that pose a hazard to the environment. The Supplier shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of its air
emission control systems.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Permits
The Supplier shall have all required environmental approvals and permits for its current operations. The Suppliershall plan and provide adequate time to update current environmental approvals and permits for any alteration that
may change the environmental impact of the Supplier’s operations.

2. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify a specific individual or individuals within each facility who will be responsible for all
aspects of air emissions management, including maintenance and inspection of air emissions –control devices,monitoring and reduction of air emissions, and emergency response.

3. Identification of Air Emission Sources
The Supplier shall identify air emissions sources, including those from industrial activities, auxiliary devices,dormitories, and canteen areas. Examples of processes that contribute to air emissions and corresponding air
pollutants are identified in the table Examples of Typical Processes and Air Pollutants.
Air emissions are any regulated polluting substance introduced directly or indirectly into the ambient air by the
Supplier’s facility that are likely to have harmful effects on human health and/or the environment as a whole. Airemissions include but are not limited to volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx),
carbon monoxide (CO), suspended particulate matter, and greenhouse gas.
These pollutants can damage property and vegetation and cause serious health problems in humans and animals.
In addition, air pollutants include toxic air contaminants, such as acids, hexavalent chromium, and ammonia, whichhave direct and indirect effects on human health. Toxic air contaminants can lead to cancer and other chronic andacute ailments.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL PROCESSES AND AIR POLLUTANTS
Processes

Air Pollutants

Cutting/drilling

Dust/particulates

Surface treatment

Acid/alkaline fog and Hazardous Air Pollutants

Etching

Ammonia, acid fog, and hazardous air pollutants

Electroplating/anodizing

Acid fog, particulates, and hazardous air pollutants

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GHGs (covered in Greenhouse gas emissions
management)

Welding/grinding/polishing

Dust, particulates, and fumes

Painting and coating

VOCs, acid mists, aerosols, and particulates

Boiler/generator operations

Sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and particulate matter/ dust, carbon
monoxide, and GHG (CO2) (GHG covered in Greenhouse gas emissions
management)

Incinerating/burning

Sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, particulate matter/dust, dioxins and otherhazardous air pollutants, carbon monoxide, and GHG (CO2) (GHG coveredin Greenhouse gas emissions management)

Supplier shall develop and maintain an Air Emissions source inventory:• The inventory shall include the air pollutant composition, mass rate and concentration of the emissions. It shallalso indicate the production processes or activities, abatement equipment, emission outlets for each Air Emissions
source.
• Supplier shall revise the inventory after any changes to the production or process that are likely to affect Air
Emissions• Supplier shall review the inventory annually• Supplier shall maintain the inventory in electronic form and make it available for review by I-PEX upon its request
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL PROCESSES AND AIR EMISSIONS CONTROL DEVICES
Processes

Air Emissions Control Devices

Cutting/drilling/polishing

Cyclone/baghouse dust collector (Not applicable for combustible dusts.
For combustible dust, refer to I-PEX’s Combustible Dust Standard.)

Surface treatment

Wet scrubber (alkaline/acid solution)

Etching

Wet scrubber (alkaline/acid solution)

Electroplating

Wet scrubber (alkaline solution)

Painting and coating

Wet scrubber (alkaline solution) and/ or activated carbon filter

Boiler/generator operations

Wet scrubber (alkaline solution)

4. Control of Regulated Air Emissions
The Supplier shall report and/or register air emissions sources in accordance with the applicable laws andregulations.
The Supplier shall install and maintain appropriate air emissions –control devices for regulated air emissions, and allcontrol plans must be approved or accepted by all applicable regulatory agencies. Examples of processes andrelevant air emissions –control devices are identified in the examples of typical processes and Air Emissions Control
Devices table.
The Supplier shall report air emissions discharge points to each applicable regulatory agency. The air emissions
discharge points shall also be reported to I-PEX for audit purposes and updated once a year to reflect any changes
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The Supplier shall handle, store, and dispose of residues and/or wastes generated from air emissions control
devices in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

5. Evaluation and Monitoring of Air Emissions
The Supplier shall develop a program to quantify and monitor the composition of air emissions including
calculating the mass rate and treatment efficiency for each source identified in the air emissions inventory.
The Supplier shall perform regular analytical testing of air emissions in the form of manual, online monitoring, orboth as per regulatory requirement and this Standard. The monitoring frequency shall be at least once a year, or
per relevant permits and applicable regulations, whichever is more frequently.
Air emissions samples shall be collected under typical operating conditions and tested for parameters identified as
potential air pollutants.
Air emissions shall be controlled below any regulated emission levels.
The Supplier shall submit air emissions monitoring reports as required by each applicable regulatory agency andshall obtain all required permits to maintain regulatory compliance. In addition, the monitoring reports shall bemaintained in electronic form and made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

6. Emissions Reduction Targets and Monitoring Progress
The Supplier shall annually review its emission inventory and set targets to reduce emissions through processmodification, conservation, minimization of fugitive emissions, clean energy, and/or other measures. The Suppliershall set targets for absolute reduction, intensity-based reduction, or both.
The Supplier shall monitor progress of meeting the emission reduction targets and document the results of the
reduction measures. The Supplier shall maintain reports of the emission reduction measures.
The Supplier shall submit the emission inventory, reduction targets, and results, with supporting documentation, in
electronic form to I-PEX for review annually and upon its request.

7. Emergency Response
The Supplier shall implement emergency preparedness and response actions in the event of any air emissions
control system malfunctions, failures, maintenance, and/or modifications, as follows:• For Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), process equipment vented to the air emissions control system shall suspend
operations immediately to prevent uncontrolled air emissions from escaping into the atmosphere. The Suppliershall install and maintain an automatic shutdown system which ceases any HAP-emitting operations when the flowfrom these operations is diverted away from the air emissions control system — for example, to a bypass line —regardless of circumstances or whether the air emissions control system is shut down or fails.
• For non-hazardous air pollutants, process equipment vented to the air emissions control system shall suspend
operations within 72 hours if no corrective action has been taken to prevent uncontrolled air emissions fromescaping into the atmosphere, unless suspension is required sooner by applicable regulations

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The Supplier shall conduct emergency response drills according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
Upon receipt of any community complaints, the Supplier shall conduct air emissions monitoring to verify the air
emissions status and, if necessary, implement corrective actions, in a timely manner.
Upon receipt of any notice of violation from the authorities, the Supplier shall communicate with the appropriate
regulatory agencies and/or the authorities in a timely manner to inform all relevant parties about the violations, andpromptly take corrective actions or as otherwise instructed by the authorities.
The Supplier shall notify I-PEX within 7 days and notify all appropriate regulatory and other agencies as required byapplicable regulations if an unusual environmental event occurs. In both cases (hazardous or non-hazardous air
emissions), the Supplier shall identify the probable cause of the unusual environmental event and any corrective or
preventive actions that were taken.

8. Operations and Maintenance
The Supplier’s pollution control technologies shall be operational prior to the Supplier generating any pollutants.
The Supplier shall plan and provide adequate time to implement changes and obtain approvals for any alterationthat may change air emissions sources, composition of air emissions, mass rate, air emissions control technology, or
air emissions monitoring requirements.
The Supplier shall develop operating and preventive maintenance programs for all air emissions–generating
equipment, air emissions control devices, and air emissions monitoring equipment. The programs shall include thefollowing:• Clearly defined and documented worker responsibilities and training requirements for the operation, inspection,and maintenance of the air emissions control systems• Standard operating procedures for preventive maintenance that incorporate the relevant manufacturers’
specifications, recommendations, and standard accepted practices• Identified and documented key parameters for monitoring effectiveness of the air emissions control system anddetermining the frequency of routine inspections based on regulatory and/or permit requirements, preventive
maintenance requirements, and other factors to ensure that the equipment is maintained in good working order.
The inspection plan shall cover all shifts during typical facility operations.
• Documented operating procedures for shutting down air emissions control systems. Before any air emissions
control system is shut down for any planned reason — for example, maintenance breakdown — process equipment
vented to the air emissions control system shall be suspended and put into a state that prevents air emissions frombeing released. Associated Process Equipment may resume operations only when the air emissions control systemis operating properly.
The Supplier shall conduct periodic inspection of air emissions control devices to identify and fix any operational
deficiencies. A log of inspection and maintenance issues identified and fixed shall be maintained.

9. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide training per local and national requirements for the workers involved in the maintenanceand inspection of the related air emissions control systems. Workers shall receive the following training in addition

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to all other required training or instruction:• Identification and understanding of air emissions source locations, exhaust stacks, and applicable air emissions
control technology• Appropriate response procedures in case of ventilation or failure of air emissions control system• Specific operating requirements and protocol training for maintenance of air emissions control devices deployedat the facility

10. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain written copies of air emissions data and documentation for the previous 5 years or as per
local regulatory requirements, whichever is longer.
All air emissions records and documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request. Required
documents to be retained include but are not limited to:• Air emissions source inventories• Air emissions source testing and monitoring results• Licenses, permits, and other regulatory registration documents• Expansion, renovation, or new air emissions control device records, permits or regulatory correspondence• Written records of air emissions –related communications with external parties, including but not limited tocommunity groups, regulatory agencies, and local authorities• All inspection and maintenance records• Reports of unusual environmental events, and responsive corrective actions taken• Records of any corrective actions, rectifications, or follow-up actions taken for any deficiencies, complaints,
notices of violations, etc.
The Supplier shall retain the previous 5 years of training records for personnel assigned to the operation,
inspection, and maintenance of the air emissions control systems or as per applicable regulations, whichever islonger.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly control Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from its
company-wide operations. The Supplier shall maintain a company-wide GHG inventory, which also identifies
facility-level GHG emissions from all facilities involved with I-PEX products.
The Supplier shall regularly quantify, set targets, monitor progress, and reduce GHG emissions from its companywide operations.
The Supplier shall maintain its company-wide GHG inventory in electronic form and make such inventory available
for review by I-PEX upon request.
The Supplier shall identify and allocate GHG emissions from its operations related to I-PEX products, in accordancewith one of the I-PEX-approved emissions allocation methods and assign such inventory as its covered carbon
footprint.
The Supplier shall report its GHG emissions, targets, reductions, and progress with respect to its covered carbon
footprint to I-PEX annually and upon request by I-PEX.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Regulatory Compliance and Permits
Where applicable, the Supplier shall comply with relevant laws and regulations pertaining to GHG
emissions, such as any emission limits/caps, trading schemes, or reduction mandates.
Examples include:• Reporting and/or registering GHG emissions inventory as required by local or national authorities• Controlling GHG emissions below any regulated emission levels• Retaining copies of permits and data related to GHG emissions

2. Directly Responsible Individual(s) (DRI(s))
The Supplier shall identify DRI(s) who will be responsible for all aspects of Supplier’s companywide GHG emissions
management, including development of an annual GHG emission inventory and reduction targets, reporting of
GHG emission inventories, monitoring and reduction of emissions, and compliance of national andlocal emission regulations.
The Supplier shall also identify a specific DRI(s) who will be responsible for all aspects of GHG emissions
management related to I-PEX products and the Supplier’s covered carbon footprint. This DRI(s) shall be responsiblefor identifying and coordinating designated DRIs within each facility and companywide to collectively manage all
aspects of GHG emissions management in relation to I-PEX products. This DRI(s) shall disclose GHG management
activities to designated DRIs within each facility, including but not limited to, relevant requirements, agreements,and supporting documentation.

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3. GHG Emission Inventory
The Supplier shall identify GHG emissions sources from its company-wide operations and, identify facility-level GHG
emissions from all facilities involved with I-PEX products, including emissions from industrial activities, auxiliary
devices, dormitories, and canteen areas.
Examples of GHG emission sources are identified in the table ‘Examples of GHG Emission Sources’.
The annual GHG emission inventory shall be developed according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or equivalent
standards and shall include Scope 1 Emissions and Scope 2 Emissions.
The Supplier shall identify and allocate GHG emissions from its operations related to I-PEX products, in accordancewith one of the I-PEX-approved emissions allocation methods and make such inventory its covered carbon
footprint. GHG emissions associated with company-wide overhead, employee commute and travel, andadministrative and recreational activities should be excluded in the covered carbon footprint.
EXAMPLES OF GHG EMISSION SOURCES*
Scope

Emission Sources

Activities

Example End Uses

Combustion of fossil fuels for

１
Stationary Combustion

generation of electricity and heatboilers, furnaces, turbines

boilers, furnaces, turbines
Mobile Combustion

Fugitive Emissions

Process Emissions

Combustion of fossil fuels fortrucks, ships, airplanes, buses, andtransportation

cars

Intentional or unintentional releases

refrigeration and air conditioning(e.g., leaks and refrigerant usages)

equipment

Manufacturing or process of chemicals

aluminum smelting, semiconductor

and materials

fabricationelectric ovens, motors, mechanical２
Purchased Electricity

Consumption of electricity

compression, heating, welding,lighting

Consumption of steam, hot water, heat,
Purchased Heating & Coolingand cooling that are purchased from aprocess heating and cooling

3rd party
３

Purchased Products & Materials

Employee Commutes & Travels

GHG emitted in the production of thepurchased machineries, parts,

purchased products and materials

materials, and furniture

Employee commuting to and from workand business travels

cars, airplanes, buses, and trains

Transportation

Outsourced transportation of purchased

trucks, ships, airplanes, buses, and& Distribution

goods and finished products

cars

Waste Disposal

Process of wastes generated inoperations

waste processing, recycling* For details of GHG accounting and reporting standards, visit https://ghgprotocol.org

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4. Monitoring and Reporting of GHG Emissions
The Supplier shall develop a program or have a solution to quantify and monitor companywide GHG emissions andits covered carbon footprint, including data collection and updating emission calculations for each of the emission
sources identified in the GHG emission inventory.
The Supplier shall report its GHG emissions, targets, reductions, and progress with respect to its covered carbon
footprint to I-PEX annually and upon request by i-PEX.

5. Emissions Reduction Targets and Monitoring Progress
The Supplier shall annually review its companywide GHG emission inventory and covered carbon footprint and set
targets to reduce GHG emissions. The Supplier shall set targets for absolute reduction, intensity-based reduction, or
both. Examples of intensity-based reductions include reduction normalized to production output and economic
output.
I-PEX Manufacturing Suppliers shall adhere to the following additional requirement(s):• The Supplier shall adopt the target of achieving carbon neutrality for its covered carbon footprint and set a dateto achieve this target.
• The Supplier shall monitor progress of meeting the emission reduction targets and document the results of the
reduction measures with respect to its companywide GHG emission inventory and covered carbon footprint• The Supplier shall report its targets, progress, and evidence of reduction measures with respect to its covered
carbon footprint to I-PEX annually and upon request by i-PEX.

6. Implementing GHG Emission Reductions
The Supplier shall reduce its companywide GHG emissions and covered carbon footprint where applicable throughprocess modification, abatement, energy conservation, use of clean energy, and/or other measures.
I-PEX Manufacturing Suppliers shall adhere to the following additional requirements.
The Supplier shall manage its covered carbon footprint towards achieving carbon neutrality.
The Supplier shall develop, manage, and report on its plan1,2 to meet this target. The Supplier shall take, among
other steps, the following with respect to its plan:• The Supplier shall identify the DRI(s) responsible for all aspects of I-PEX-related GHG emissions management• The Supplier shall develop and implement its plan to reduce emissions for each facility associated with the
manufacture of I-PEX products• The Supplier shall develop and implement its plan to comply to the I-PEX Specification for
Clean Energy• Supplier shall specify the date by which it will achieve the target of achieving carbon neutrality for its covered
carbon footprint• The Supplier shall demonstrate to I-PEX that its plan is achieving year over year progress towards the date bywhich it will achieve its stated plan target 2

7. Communication and Training
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within each facility:• On its company-wide and I-PEX-related GHG emissions management strategy, including emissions inventories,
targets, reduction progress, evidence of emission reduction measures, relevant documents such as signed
agreements, and all other related activities and documents• On the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or equivalent standards• On all reporting tools required by I-PEX

8. Documentation
All primary data used to calculate GHG emissions, such as energy consumption data, and documentation shall bemade available to I-PEX for review upon its request. Required documents to be retained include but are not limitedto:• GHG emission inventories• Evidence of GHG emission reductions, carbon credits, and other decarbonization measures• Carbon and climate-related certifications and claims• Licenses, permits, records of corrective actions and other regulatory registration documents (where applicable)
Supplier shall retain documents for the previous 3 years or per applicable regulations, whichever is longer.

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Boundary Noise Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall identify, control, monitor, and reduce noise generated by the facility that affects boundary noiselevels.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Identification of Boundary NoiseThe Supplier shall use qualified personnel or an external organization to monitor boundary noise to verify
compliance with all applicable regulations. The third-party consultant shall use approved, calibrated sound level
meters as per applicable regulations to monitor for boundary noise and shall prepare a boundary noise report.
The Supplier shall use the boundary noise report to identify operations that contribute to boundary noise anddevelop an inventory of such operations and/or equipment. This inventory shall include information such as ranges
of noise produced under normal operating conditions and prevention and control technologies to reduce boundary
noise levels as per applicable regulations.
The Supplier shall update the inventory if there are any changes to production, equipment, or operating schedules
that are likely to affect Boundary Noise levels.

2. Control of Boundary Noise Levels
The Supplier shall install and maintain appropriate Boundary Noise control devices to supervise boundary noiselevels per applicable regulations. For installation and monitoring, boundary noise control methodology shall be
designed by a qualified person to achieve boundary noise levels as per applicable regulations.
The Supplier shall monitor boundary noise for changes to the receiving land use category and comply with theapplicable regulations.

3. Evaluation and Monitoring
Supplier shall evaluate boundary noise levels on an annual basis, upon changes to receiving land use category in
the neighborhood of the facility, or in response to any community noise complaints.
The evaluation shall cover the following:• Monitoring applicable regulatory standard(s) for changes• Periodic inspections of boundary noise sources, including their location, installation, operation rules, control
measures, and maintenance logs
• Supplier shall meet the applicable local standard for boundary noise. In the absence of a local standard, boundary
noise–level criteria in the table below should be followed.

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BOUNDARY NOISE LEVEL AT FACILITY BOUNDARYDay Time Level (L₅₀)

Receiving Land Use Category

Nighttime Level

Nighttime(6am–10pm)(L₅₀) (10pm–6am)(LMAX)）

50dBA

40dBA

55dBA

55dBA

45dBA

60dBA

60dBA

50dBA

65dBA

Commercial zones

65dBA

50dBA

65dBA

Industrial zones

70dBA

60dBA

75dBA

Noise-sensitive areas, low-density residential areas, institutional
areas, school, hospital, and worship areas
Suburban medium density residential areas, public spaces,parks, and recreational areas
Urban high-density residential areas and designated mixed
residential commercial

4. Operation and Maintenance
The Supplier shall develop and maintain a plan to manage boundary noise that includes source identification,
evaluation, as well as monitoring and control of boundary noise, as per the applicable laws and regulations.
The Supplier shall perform corrective and preventive actions to address boundary noise permit noncompliance in atimely manner or as specified by local authorities including, but not limited to, installation of boundary noise
control devices and/or modification of the facility operating schedules for noise-generating equipment.

5. Training and Communication
The Supplier shall provide appropriate training for the employees involved in maintaining and inspecting boundary
noise control devices.

6. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain current copies of necessary Boundary Noise permits or licenses.
The Supplier shall retain written copies of documents and records associated with boundary noise levels, including
boundary noise reports for at least 5 years, and maintain these copies for the period when the equipment is inoperation.
The Supplier shall maintain records of deviations from the applicable regulations or permits/licenses, and corrective
actions taken to address deficiencies or noncompliance.
The Supplier shall retain any documentation related to preventive maintenance completed on boundary noise
control equipment.
All boundary noise reports, and documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request.

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Resource Consumption Management
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall regularly quantify, set targets, monitor progress, and reduce consumption of fossil fuels, water,
hazardous substances, and natural resources through conservation, re-use, recycling, substitution, or othermeasures.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Directly Responsible Individual(s)The Supplier shall identify a specific individual or individuals within each facility who will be responsible for all
aspects of resource consumption management, including purchasing and implementation of conservation
programs.

2. Identification of Fossil Fuel, Water, Hazardous Substances, and Other Natural Resources
The Supplier shall identify fossil fuels (direct and indirect), water, hazardous substances, and other natural resources
consumed and track resource consumption on at least a monthly basis.
EXAMPLES OF RESOURCES CONSUMED
Resources

Typical Uses

Fuels (e.g., coal, natural gas, propane, butane, diesel,

On-site generation of electricity, heat, and steam; Supplier owned

gasoline, and biofuels)and operated vehicles

Purchased electricity, heat, and steam
Water
Hazardous substances

Virgin forest products (e.g., paper and wood)

Lighting, electric motors, pumps and fans, heating and coolingsystems
Process heating and cooling, cleaning, and domestic consumption
Ingredients used in the processing of goods, and ingredients infinished goods
Ingredients in finished goods, packaging,and office supplies

3. Consumption Reduction Targets and Monitoring Progress
The Supplier shall annually review its consumption of fossil fuel, water, hazardous substances, and natural resources
and set targets to reduce consumption through conservation or other measures.
The Supplier shall set targets for absolute reduction, normalized reduction, or both.
The Supplier shall monitor progress in meeting its consumption reduction targets.

4. Minimum Efficiency Standards
The Supplier shall comply with its local government’s minimum efficiency standards for appliances and equipment.
Examples include minimum energy performance ratings or labeling for lighting, air conditioners, electric motors,
water chillers, boilers, and air compressors.

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The Supplier shall comply with its local government’s mandated energy and water consumption and conservation
policies and regulations.

5. Documentation
The Supplier shall retain written copies of natural resource consumption data and documentation for the previous 5
years or as per the applicable laws and regulations, whichever is longer.
All records and documentation shall be made available to I-PEX for review upon its request. Required documents tobe retained include but are not limited to:• Monthly utility bills and annual summaries• Purchase records• Descriptions and results of conservation projects• Applicable licenses, permits, and other regulatory registration documents

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards
4. 【Management systems】
To provide social welfare and environment protection in our supply chain, we believe that a soundmanagement system and proactive efforts are important.
We expect our Suppliers to be held responsible for this Code of Conduct and all its standards.
The Supplier shall implement and maintain appropriate management systems to ensure the compliancewith the applicable laws and the Code of conduct, identify and mitigate relevant business risks andpromote continuous improvement.
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Management Systems
Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements
The Supplier shall implement or maintain (as applicable) management systems that facilitate compliance withthis Code and the law, identify and mitigate related operational risks, and facilitate continuous improvement.
The management system shall include the following: a company statement; management representatives
accountable for implementation; cross-functional teams; processes to track legal and customer requirements,
evaluate risks, set targets and objectives, provide training and communication to workers, conduct audits andassessments, and implement corrective action process; and a document and record keeping system.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Company Statement
The Supplier shall develop a company statement affirming its commitment to regulatory compliance,
customer requirements, or any other standards, and to achieve continual improvement with regard to its
social and environmental responsibilities.
The Supplier shall prominently post this statement in the language(s) understood by employees throughout
the facilities.

2. Management Accountability and Responsibility
2.1 Directly Responsible Individual
At each Supplier site, the Supplier shall assign a full-time employee to be responsible for oversight andimplementation of social, health and safety, environmental, and ethical conduct responsibilities at the site.
This individual shall:• Be of senior management level and be empowered with adequate resources, including but not limited to humanresources and budget, as well as the access, power, and authority to institute changes• Understand and implement the requirements from Applicable Laws and Regulations and the Code and Standards• Regularly review the effectiveness of the management system and take appropriate actions for continuous
improvement• Have their performance evaluated based on the effective planning and implementation to enforce requirements
as per applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements and any other applicable standards
2.2 Supplier Responsibility Organization
The Supplier shall establish a cross-functional structure or committee as appropriate to ensure implementation ofand conformance with requirements as per the applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and anyother applicable standards.

3. Tracking of legal and customer requirements
The Supplier shall implement a system to identify and monitor the latest applicable laws and regulations andcustomer requirements that apply to the facility.

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4. Risks Assessments
Supplier shall develop and maintain a process to identify labor and human rights, health and safety, environmental,
business ethics, and legal compliance risks associated with its operations; determine the relative significance ofeach risk; and implement appropriate procedures and controls to minimize the identified risks and comply to legal
and customer requirements.
The process shall be repeated periodically (at least annually), and whenever there are major changes to theapplicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, or facility operations.

5. Objectives, Targets and Action Plans
The Supplier shall establish a process to set improvement objectives, targets, and action plans. Supplier shallestablish a process for regular performance monitoring and continuous improvement actions to reach the targets.

6. Regular Assessments/Audits
The Supplier shall perform periodic assessments and/or audits of its facilities, operations, subcontractors, and their
suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and customer requirements.
Assessment/audits shall be performed, at minimum, on an annual basis.

7. Corrective Action Process
The Supplier shall implement a process for timely correction of any instances of noncompliance or nonconformance
identified by internal and external audits and assessments, grievance reports, employee and stakeholder feedback,incident investigations, or other means.
The process shall at a minimum include:• Determination of root cause(s) for every instance of noncompliance or nonconformance• Corrective and preventive actions for all similar issues and situations in the facility to ensure the same issue does
not reoccur• Creation of action plans with assigned action item owners, due dates, and means of verifying completion• Communication of the corrective and preventive action plans to all affected individuals and departments

8. Change Management
The Supplier shall establish a change management process defining a qualified change and the actions required forchange response.
The Supplier shall ensure change management process and responsibilities have been communicated to all
managers across all job functions.
The Supplier shall ensure adequate resources are made available to support change management when needed.
9. Certifications
Any I-PEX-managed facilities shall obtain, maintain, and provide I-PEX a copy of either ISO14001, ISO14021, orEuropean Union Eco-Management & Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification upon request.

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10.1 Responsible staff
The Suppliers shall provide training to all staff responsible for the effective implementation of management systems
relating to social, health and safety, environmental, and ethics issues, including but not limited to performing
regular assessments and/or audits in order to, ensure compliance to the applicable laws and regulations, customer
requirements, their own internal or any other standards.
10.2 Workers, Supervisors and Managers
The Supplier shall effectively communicate its social and environmental company statement to all Workers,
supervisors, and managers. In addition to complying with the Code and the Standards, this training orcommunication shall include, but shall not be limited to, Workers’ rights and benefits, as well as internal policies
and procedures.
This training or communication shall be provided in the initial orientation process and via refresher training on anannual basis.
10.3 Suppliers and Customers
The Supplier shall have a process in place for communication of clear, accurate information about its expectations
to their suppliers and customers.

11. Documentation
The Suppliers shall establish adequate documents and record keeping systems to ensure that accurate versions arein use, and proper access protocols are in place to protect intellectual property and ensure confidentiality ofcustomers, employees, and business partners.
Documents and records should be made adequately available for review and assessment purposes.
The Suppliers shall maintain appropriate documents and records, and records retention period, to ensurecompliance to the applicable laws and regulations, as well as customer requirements.

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Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards

5. 【Ethics】
We expect the highest ethical behavior in all actions. The Supplier shall observe ethical standards in all
aspects of its business including but not limited to business relationships, practices, commissions, andoperations.
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Responsible Sourcing of Materials
Scope
This Standard applies to all I-PEX suppliers, their subcontractors, and all entities within their supply chains (each a“Supplier” and, collectively, “Suppliers”) directly or indirectly producing and/or procuring goods for use in I-PEX’s
products. While I-PEX considers compliance with this standard to be the minimum a Supplier must do to remain in
I-PEX’s supply chain, a Supplier should seek to go beyond the minimum, and apply any relevant best practices
wherever possible. I-PEX anticipates that in the future, only Suppliers exceeding minimum requirements andoperating at the best practices level are likely to remain in I-PEX’s supply chain.

Supplier Code of Conduct Requirement• The Suppliers shall exercise due diligence on relevant minerals and relevant materials in their supply chain• The Suppliers shall develop particular due diligence policies and management systems in order to identify
applicable risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate them
• Due diligence shall be conducted to the material processing level to determine whether relevant materials
originate from high-risk regions, including areas associated with conflict, the worst forms of child labor, forcedlabor and human trafficking, gross human rights violations such as widespread sexual violence, or other reasonably
objective high-risk activities, including severe health and safety risks and negative environmental impacts.

Supplier Responsibility Standards
1. Due Diligence System, Policy, and Use of Relevant Minerals and Relevant Materials
1.1 Supplier Due Diligence Management System
The Suppliers shall develop an appropriate management system to conduct due diligence in accordance with thestandards set out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from ConflictAffected and High-Risk Areas (the “OECD Guidance”) and other applicable international standards, as described in
the Supplier Code of Conduct.
For Suppliers using relevant materials, see also the OECD-FAO Guidance for

Responsible Agricultural Supply

Chains (the “OECD-FAO Guidance”). A due diligence management system shall include:• Risk identification• Risk prevention and mitigation• Third Party verifications or audits of Supply Chain due diligence• A mechanism for reporting applicable risks
1.2. Supplier Policy Requirements
The Suppliers shall have a due diligence policy that is consistent with OECD Guidance and/or the OECD-FAO
Guidance (as applicable), and this Standard. The policy shall also require processors in the Supplier’s supply chain tohave corresponding due diligence policies down to the level of the source or origin, which includes the level ofmining companies, farms, collection points of recyclable waste, or the original source of primary ore at the mining
level. The Suppliers shall ensure that their facilities and suppliers comply with the obligations and requirements ofthis Standard.

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1.3 Supplier Policy Distribution
For relevant minerals, the Suppliers shall distribute their policies to:• All subcontractors and suppliers that produce goods for use in I-PEX’s products• The Supplier procurement personnel and factory management
For relevant materials, the Suppliers shall distribute their policies to I-PEX. As appropriate, I-PEX may require a
Supplier to distribute their policies further.
1.4 Use of Relevant Minerals and Relevant Materials
The Suppliers shall not use relevant minerals or relevant materials in any goods produced for use in I-PEX’s
products if a Supplier cannot reasonably demonstrate that it has a due diligence management system and has
performed the required due diligence activities, as outlined below.
To the extent that a Supplier seeks only to implement a due diligence management system and perform requireddue diligence activities with respect to specific I-PEX-related supply lines, I-PEX may require, as appropriate, such
Supplier to (i) demonstrate to I-PEX a reasonably comprehensive system to segregate relevant minerals or relevantmaterials for use in I-PEX’s products from relevant materials or relevant materials used in other parties’ productsand (ii) undergo a third party verification or audit of such a segregation system.

2. Risk Identification
The Suppliers shall identify the high risks in their supply chains by first understanding the processors of relevant
minerals or relevant materials in their supply chains.
For relevant materials, high risks shall be identified back to the source or origin level. As new relevant minerals or
relevant materials are included in this Standard, I-PEX will provide timelines for a phase-in period in order for
Suppliers to implement corresponding risk identification requirements.
Types of high risks are:
• Red Flag Risks — at the mining, farm, transport, trading, or Processor level of the Supply Chain:- Conflict risks: Direct or indirect finance or benefit to armed groups that are perpetrators of serious human rights
abuses consistent with the OECD Guidance, including in the DRC or an adjoining country- OECD Annex II and human rights risks: Forced labor, human trafficking, the worst forms of child labor, illegal
taxation, and widespread gross human rights abuses, including sexual violence, as well as other human rights
violations.
Many of the foregoing are also identified in OECD Annex II- Embargoed countries or high-risk entities risks: Sourcing from embargoed countries (as described in the highrisk regions list defined in this Standard) or from high-risk entities• Other High Risks – at the mining, farm, transport, trading, or Processor level of the Supply Chain:- Health and safety violations, including both community and workers- Environmental impacts, including water abstraction and consumption, waste, pollution and tailings
management, deforestation such as illegal logging, and encroachment on protected areas- Animal welfare impacts, such as the inhumane treatment of animals.
- Indigenous peoples’ and affected communities’ rights impacts, including lack of free, prior, and informed
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- Retaliatory threats, intimidation, or attacks against human rights and environmental defenders
These and any other applicable risks may be identified through activities of section 2.1 and 2.2.
2.1 Supply Chain Mapping
The Suppliers shall map their supply chains for relevant minerals and relevant materials. This mapping shall occur atleast annually, or additionally as requested by I-PEX, and include:• Identification and location information with respect to all of a Supplier’s subcontractors and sub-suppliers
associated with relevant minerals and relevant materials• Identification of the processors of relevant minerals and relevant materials• The country of origin of all relevant minerals and relevant materials• Suppliers shall communicate the following supply chain mapping requirements to their supply chains and ensure
the following requirements are met by processors, including their traders (if any) and sub-suppliers back to thesource or origin in their supply chains:
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONS FOR MAPPING SUPPLY CHAIN• Map supply chain of relevant minerals and relevant materials to the source or origin, for

Processor (for it and its traders)

example: to the mining company or the original source of primary ore at the mining level,to the original source of commodity at the farm level, or to the secondary material source
level (such as collection points) through traders and intermediaries• Map supply chain of relevant minerals and relevant materials to the source or origin, forexample: to the farm for biomaterial, or collection points for recycled material, or to theSource or Origin

specific mines for primary ore including, where applicable, artisanal mining responsible
sourcing systems (e.g., point of collection approved via a responsible sourcing initiative,
standard, or verification or audit program)See Section 5.1 of this Standard for reporting requirements on required actions above.

2.2 Risk Mapping
The Suppliers shall map the particular risks in their supply chains annually, regardless of whether such risks are at
the level of processing, trading and transporting, or mining, farming or production of relevant minerals or relevantmaterials. The Suppliers shall use reasonable efforts to track whether these specific risks are associated with goods
provided to I-PEX.
• Suppliers are expected to proactively and regularly consult current country risk information sources to determine
whether Relevant Minerals originate from or are transported through high-risk regions, and whether relevantmaterials originate from high-risk regions or from a source or origin of high risk
• Suppliers shall require, to the extent practicable, that processors and mining companies complete approved risk
assessments to gather information on applicable risks• Suppliers shall, to the extent reasonably available, use multiple sources of information to determine or confirm theexistence of high risks. Sources of information may include general risk notifications and reports from governments,
local or international non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, research organizations, or other thirdparty organizations.
The Suppliers shall communicate the following supply chain mapping requirements to their supply chains andensure the following requirements are met by processors and source or origin (such as mining companies) in their

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supply chains:
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED RISK MAPPING ACTIONS• Determine if countries of origin or transport include high-risk regions• Determine if the source or origin of relevant minerals or relevant materials is a high-risk
entityProcessor (for it and its traders)• Complete approved risk assessments of all owned and operated facilities/sites and all
sourcing or trading relationships• Review and investigate identified and prioritized risks received from
I-PEX and any other sources, including any alleged or confirmed high risks, and request
clarification as needed• Complete approved risk assessments of its mining practices at the mining site level andowned and operated facilities

Source or Origin• Review and investigate applicable risks identified by I-PEX and alleged or confirmed highrisks relating to its region(s) of operations, mining, and mining relationships (or farms forbiomaterials or collection points for recycled materials)

Suppliers shall also gather additional information in connection with risk mapping as may be requested by I-PEX.
Further, mining companies shall also support the principles of the extractive industries transparency initiative
https://eiti.org/document/expectations-for-eiti-supporting-companies.

3. Risk Prevention, Mitigation, and Resolution
As risk prevention, mitigation, and resolution systems are presently developing and maturing, i-PEX will provide
timelines for a phase-in period for Suppliers to prioritize efforts to prevent, mitigate, and influence the resolution ofhigh risks on an ongoing basis.
3.1 Addressing Identified Risks
If a Supplier or I-PEX discovers alleged or actual risks associated with its supply chain, the Supplier shall work with IPEX to respond to the applicable risks by (to the extent not prohibited by applicable law):• Requiring corresponding supply chain actors, including processors, to address identified high risks• Utilizing grievance channels of recognized third-party organizations to report risks and request that appropriate
action be taken to address identified high risks (see section 6.3 of this Standard)
The Suppliers shall communicate the following prevention and mitigation requirements to their supply chains toensure the following requirements are met by processors and mining companies in their supply chains:
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONS TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE APPLICABLE RISKS• Resolve reporting gaps in approved risk assessments

Processor (for it and its traders)• Directly or indirectly request applicable supply chain actors take prevention, mitigation,and resolution actions• Resolve reporting gaps in approved risk assessments

Source or Origin• Prevent or resolve high risks pertaining to the mining company’s or source or origin
business; where direct action cannot be taken; an indirect or collective approach may beconsidered appropriate

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3.2 Tracking and Reporting on Action taken to Address Identified Risks
As requested by I-PEX, the Suppliers shall apply appropriate and reasonable leverage to ensure identified risks andtheir resolutions are tracked and publicly reported or, as agreed to with I-PEX, otherwise communicated andaddressed.
3.3 Removal of Non-Participating Supply Chain Actors
The Suppliers shall terminate relationships with supply chain actors that are:• Unwilling to engage in necessary supply chain and risk mapping, resolutions of high risks, and verifications or
audits• Associated with red flag risks but have not taken appropriate timely action to mitigate the corresponding risk
To the extent requested, Suppliers shall work with I-PEX in connection with such terminations.
The Suppliers shall communicate the following requirements to their supply chains to ensure these requirements
are met by processors, mining companies, and other source or origin with respect to potential terminations ofsupply chain actors:
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONS TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE APPLICABLE RISKS• Notify processors, traders and mines of potential removal of those who have

Processor (for it and its traders)

demonstrated they are unwilling to conduct risk identification, mitigation, and verification or
audit of overall due diligence• Remove such actors if action is not taken within a designated timeframe• Notify large scale mining (LSM) and small-scale mining (ASM/SSM) and/or farm

Source or Origin

enterprises of potential removal of those that have demonstrated they are unwilling toconduct risk identification, mitigation, and verification or audit of overall due diligence• Remove such actors if action is not taken within a designated timeframe

4. Third-Party Verifications or Audits of Supply Chain Due Diligence
The Suppliers shall only use or source relevant minerals from supply chain actors that have demonstrated progress
towards or completion of responsible sourcing verifications or audits by recognized third-party organizations (seeSection 6.1 of this Standard). For relevant materials, the Suppliers seeking further information on recognized thirdparty organizations and applicable standards should contact I-PEX, including recycled and biomaterials.
4.1 Responsible Sourcing Verifications or Audits
To the extent requested by I-PEX, the Suppliers using and/or procuring relevant minerals shall have their
responsible sourcing due diligence activities verified or audited by a recognized third-party organization:
The Suppliers shall communicate the following requirements to their supply chains to ensure the following
requirements are met by processors and source or origin.
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONS ON VERIFICATION OR AUDITS• Participate in and complete third-party verifications or audits of applicable risks at owned

Processor (for it and its traders)and operated facilities• Require upstream supply chain actors to verify or audit their due diligence

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Source or Origin

practices at the source or origin and other relevant owned and operated
facilities

4.2 Demonstration of Upstream Progress towards Third-Party Verification or Audit
If processors or source or origin have not completed third-party verifications or audits of their mining andprocessing sources for relevant minerals, such upstream supply chain actors may remain in I-PEX’s supply chain solong as they demonstrate progress towards verification or audit completion by taking meaningful, substantive steps
to follow a recognized third-party organization’s requirements for achieving responsible sourcing.
In the case of processors and source or origin, the following shall apply:
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONS FOR MEANINGFUL STEPS TOWARD THIRD-PARTYVERIFICATION OR AUDIT• Provide clear guidance on intended improvements to risk management on the processor
and/or traders or source or origin’s website, to the extent that such a website exists or,Processor (for it and its traders),

alternatively, to a recognized third-party organization, and/or to I-PEX

Source, or Origin• Remain actively involved in the preparation and remediation of identified verification or
audit gaps
• Make progress towards third-party verification or audit within a reasonable timeframe

4.3 Completion of Verifications or Audits
The Suppliers using and/or procuring relevant minerals for goods intended for I-PEX shall ensure processors andsource or origin satisfy the following requirements and complete their verifications or audits in a timely fashion. Any
exceptions must be made in writing by I-PEX.
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED ACTIONSConflict Minerals Verifications or Audits:• Shall be fully completed periodically as determined by the recognized third-party
organization (see Section 6.1 of this Standard)
Responsible Sourcing Verification or Audits Beyond Conflict Minerals• Where a recognized third-party organization or standard is in place for a relevant mineral,

Processor (for it and its traders),

verifications shall be fully completed periodically as designated by such organization or

Source, or Origin

standard (see Section 6.1 of this Standard)• Where a recognized third-party organization or standard may still be under development
or supply chain actors are just beginning the relevant mineral verification or audit process, aphase-in process may be granted in I-PEX’s sole discretion, provided that the supply chain
actors have publicly demonstrated that they are progressing towards such relevant mineralverification or audit

5. Reporting
For relevant minerals, the Suppliers shall publish annual due diligence reports as detailed in Step 5 of the OECD
Guidance and shall provide reasonable documentary evidence of their compliance with this Standard to I-PEX,
including (except as otherwise agreed to with I-PEX) making all related supporting records available to I-PEX upon

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its request.
5.1 Supply Chain Mapping and Due Diligence Verification or Audit Reporting
The Suppliers shall provide evidence of their supply chain mapping and verification or audit of identified processors
according to specific risks and relevant minerals:• Conflict issues pertaining to tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold shall be reported to I-PEX twice annually bycompleting the RMI’s Conflict Minerals Reporting Template• Cobalt and other relevant mineral supply chain mapping shall be reported annually to I-PEX or, with I-PEX’s
agreement, through another recognized industry reporting body. The formatting of reporting shall follow adesignated I-PEX template (if applicable) or equivalent widely accepted industry template, such as the RMI’s
Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) as and when available.
Suppliers shall communicate to their supply chains the following reporting requirements (which shall be carried out
in accordance with OECD Guidance including Annex II Risks) to ensure that the following requirements are met byprocessors and mining companies in their supply chain.
LEVEL OF SUPPLY CHAINREQUIRED SUPPLY CHAIN MAPPING AND DUE DILIGENCEREPORTING ACTIONS• Provide supply chain mapping information to customers or to a recognized third-party toaggregate reporting across the mineral supply chain for downstream reporting purposes, incases where supply chain information, such as country of origin or supplier identification

Processor (for it and its traders)

information, is restricted due to proprietary sourcing concerns• In the case the processor is providing secondary material, a processor may be requested
to report the percentage of recycled or scrap product it sources• Post relevant information and verification or audit status on its website and, whereapplicable, be listed on a recognized third-party website• Post relevant mineral sourcing sites and operations on its website

Source or Origin• Post relevant verification or audit status on its website and be listed on a recognized thirdparty website

In addition to the above, processors using relevant minerals shall provide information arising under Sections 2.1,
4.2, and 4.3 of this Standard to customers and to I-PEX, as well as to recognized third-party organizations forbroader dissemination. Mining companies shall provide such information to processors, customers, or third-party
organizations, as appropriate.
5.2 Risk Reporting and Notification of Red Flag Risks
The Suppliers shall keep records of all risks identified, as well as the actions taken to follow up on such risks, for aminimum of 5 years from the date each risk is first identified and reported.
The Suppliers shall immediately notify I-PEX in writing at list.conflictminerals@i-pex.com if they become aware of
any Red Flag Risks associated with tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, cobalt, or other defined relevant minerals or
relevant materials.
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relevant minerals or relevant materials. I-PEX will provide additional information and procedures to the applicable
Suppliers following such notification. The Suppliers shall also provide to I-PEX any additional information that isreasonably requested. This information may include gathering data to report risks identified, mitigation steps, andassociated resolutions regarding relevant minerals or relevant materials.
The Suppliers which use Relevant Minerals shall communicate to their supply chains that risk reporting shall be
carried out in accordance with OECD Guidance by processors and mining companies.
5.3 Changes or Exceptions Reporting
Any changes (other than insignificant ones, taking the situation of the specific Supplier into account), newinformation or exceptions affecting previously provided information with respect to the supply chain and risk
mapping or identified risk reports within the regular annual reporting period shall be promptly reported to I-PEX.
To the extent practicable given its particular circumstances, the Suppliers shall also promptly provide updated
information to i-PEX as the Supplier becomes aware of significant changes to its sourcing of relevant minerals or
relevant materials.
The Suppliers shall promptly notify I-PEX of all failures to meet any reporting, sourcing, and due diligencerequirements in this Standard, including any delay in providing a completed Conflict Minerals Reporting Templateor other upstream reporting requirement on a timely basis.

6. Recognized Third Party Organizations and International Standards
For purposes of this Standard, currently “recognized” third-party organizations, verification or audit programs,
websites, and other items are those recognized as such by I-PEX from time to time.
For relevant materials, including recycled and biomaterials, the Suppliers seeking further information on recognizedthird-party organizations and applicable standards should contact I-PEX.
In some cases, a processor or source or origin may be using a third-party organization or standard that does notmeet all relevant risks. In such cases, the processor or source or origin should seek improvements in the third-party
organization or standard or use a combination of relevant third-party organizations or standards.

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