Baggo Vendor Code of Conduct
Vendor Code of Conduct
MISSION STATEMENTS
At Baggo, we believe great games start with great values. As a leader in backyard and
recreational sports, we are committed to conducting business fairly, ethically, and responsibly. This Code of Conduct outlines the minimum standards we expect from all vendors and partners, drawing from internationally recognized labor standards including the Fair Labor Association, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We require full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Where local laws and this Code differ, the higher standard shall apply. Baggo seeks to partner with vendors who share our commitment to continuous improvement and to producing safe, sustainable, and ethically made
products.
Our mission is to manufacture and distribute the most highly engineered bean bag game and accessories in the world. In doing so, Baggo will maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, affordability, and portability with a goal of 100% on time delivery with performance guarantee.
Throughout this Code, the term “Vendor” shall include the entities who have entered into a Vendor Agreement with Baggo, Inc., as well as their respective contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers or other entities engaged in producing products for Baggo, Inc. This Code applies to all facilities involved in creating, decorating, labeling, packaging, shipping, and/or receiving product.
Vendor Code of Conduct Employment Standards
1. Forced Labor. No use of forced labor is permitted, whether in the form of prison labor, indentured labor, bonded labor, or otherwise. Vendors will comply with international standards and all applicable local and national laws, regulations, standards and procedures concerning the prohibition of forced labor and human trafficking, such as the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act and related sections of the Dodd-Frank Act.
2. Child Labor. Vendors shall not employ child labor. No person shall be employed at an age younger than 15, or under the age for completing compulsory education. Where the age for completing compulsory education is higher than 15, the higher age for completing compulsory education applies. Workers under 18 shall not be employed in hazardous conditions. All vendors will maintain accurate documentation that confirms each worker’s birth date.
3. Harassment or Abuse. Every employee shall be treated with respect and dignity. No employee shall be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse. Employers will not use or tolerate any form of corporal punishment.
4. Nondiscrimination. Vendors agree to employ individuals solely on the basis of their ability to perform the job and will not subject any person to discrimination in employment including matters pertaining to hiring, salary, benefits, advancement, training, discipline, termination or forced retirement- on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation,
citizenship, political opinion, social group, ethnic origin, or service in the uniformed
services.
5. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. Employers must recognize and respect the right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining. No employee shall be subject to harassment, intimidation or retaliation for her/his efforts to freely associate or bargain collectively. Employees shall have access to union organizations and the employee’s choice of union to be recognized.
6. Health and Safety. Employers shall provide a safe and healthy workplace setting to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with, or occurring as a result of the operation of employer’s facilities. Employers shall provide appropriate protection for workers exposed to hazards which may endanger their safety. Employers shall comply with environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and adopt responsible measures to mitigate negative impacts that the workplace has on the environment.
- Workplace should be free of hazardous conditions, have clearly marked
emergency exits, be sanitary, and provide adequate ventilation, temperature
control, lighting and safety equipment. Vendors that provide residential
accommodations for workers shall ensure that such accommodations are clean
and safe. - Vendors will maintain security at all production and storage/warehouse facilities
and implement supply chain security procedures designated to prevent the
introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments (e.g. drugs,
explosives, bio-hazards, or other contraband). Additionally, each production and
warehouse facility shall have written safety procedures and maintain documented
proof of adequate controls implemented in the guard against introduction of
nonmanifested cargo.
7. Women’s Rights. Female workers shall have the same work opportunities as men, without arbitrary restriction on the types of jobs or special limits on hours of work. Criteria shall not be used related to marital or reproductive status (for example, pregnancy tests, the use of contraception, fertility status) as conditions of employment. New mothers shall be entitled to leaves of absence (with the right to return to work) for childbirth and recovery from childbirth. Workers who take maternity leave will not face dismissal, threat of dismissal, loss of seniority or deduction of wages. Vendors shall adhere to the following:
- Pregnancy tests will not be a condition of employment, nor will they be
demanded of employees. - Workers who take maternity leave will not face dismissal or threat of dismissal,
loss of seniority or deduction of wages, and will be able to return to their former
employment or similar position, at the same rate of pay and benefits. - Workers will not be forced or pressured to use contraception.
- Workers will not be exposed to hazards, including glues and solvents that may
endanger their safety including reproductive health. - Employers shall provide appropriate services and accommodation to women
workers in connection with pregnancy.
8. Employment Relationship. Vendors shall adopt and adhere to rules and conditions of employment that respect workers and, at a minimum, safeguard their rights under national and international labor and social security laws and regulations.
9. Compensation. Every worker has the right to compensation for a regular work week that is sufficient to meet the workers basic needs and provide some discretionary income. Employers shall pay at least the minimum wage or the appropriate prevailing wage, whichever is higher, comply with all legal requirements on wages, and provide any fringe benefits required by law or contract. Where compensation does not meet workers’ basic needs and provide some discretionary income, each employer shall take appropriate actions that seek to progressively realize a level of compensation that does.
10. Hours of Work. Vendors shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards on working hours. In any event, personnel shall not, on a regular basis, require employees to work more than the regular and overtime hours allowed by the law of the country where the workers are employed. The regular work week shall not exceed 48 hours. Employers shall allow workers at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every seven-day period. All overtime work shall be consensual. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the sum of regular and overtime hours in a week shall not exceed 60 hours. Employers shall not request overtime on a regular basis and shall compensate all overtime work at a premium rate required by law.
11. Remediation. If a vendor is found to be in non-compliance, Baggo will work collaboratively to develop a corrective action plan, unless the violation falls under Zero Tolerance policies. Remediation may include payment of back wages, reinstatement of workers, or other necessary corrective measures. Failure to cooperate or resolve violations may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.
12. Right to Audit. Baggo, Inc. reserves the right to visit facilities where our product is being produced or handled at any time. These visits may be conducted by a Baggo, Inc. employee or by third-party auditors retained by Baggo, Inc. We anticipate that our visits will be primarily announced and coordinated with your designated compliance team. However, only when absolutely necessary, we may seek to visit your facility on an unannounced basis. We believe shared events, which promote transparency, yield better results and stronger partnerships over time.
13. Ethics. Baggo, Inc.’s business relationship with its vendors is based solely on the vendor’s merits in the way of prices, excellent quality, prompt delivery, and efficient services.
- Gifts and Entertainment: No payments, gifts, rewards, or gratuities of any kind
shall be made directly or indirectly to or by Baggo, Inc. employees or Baggo, Inc.
buying agents or staff members in consideration of the business being placed
with the vendor. - Bribery and Corruption: Baggo, Inc. follows all relevant Anti-Corruption laws
including, but not limited to, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and
the UK Bribery Act. Vendors will not, regarding any aspect of their business,
directly or indirectly give or offer any bribe, kickback or other improper payment
or benefit to influence another individual, company, organization, government
official or body, or political party or candidate, regardless of whether it is officially
tolerated or condoned.
14. Compliance and Disclosure Vendors shall disclose to Baggo, Inc. the information set forth in sections A, B and C below.
A. Manufacturers Information: Upon execution or renewal of Vendor Agreement, or upon
selection of any new manufacturing facilities, vendors shall disclose the company name,
primary contact, address, telephone number, email address, and nature of business for
each facility.
B. Implementation: Vendors must initially train and continually refresh employees on the
principles in this Code of Conduct. Training records shall be documented and maintained
for future reference.
C. Compliance with Code: Vendors must provide written assurance that they are in
compliance with the Code and/or taking reasonable steps to remedy non-compliances in
facilities. Vendors shall disclose any difficulties encountered during the preceding year in
implementation and/or enforcement of the Code at any production facilities.
15. Zero Tolerance Policy
A. Violation of the following policies is considered Zero Tolerance. Baggo, Inc. believes in a firm but fair enforcement process and will, therefore, seek to understand the context
within which the violation occurred and apply a penalty or warning accordingly. Factory
License: Factory does not have a valid factory license/permit (provided by appropriate
government authorities) to operate where one is required by law.
B. Harassment or Abuse: Factory management permits or condones, in its day-to-day
running of business operations, sexual, physical, or psychological harassment or abuse.
C. Forced Labor: Factory uses forms of forced labor, including prison labor, bonded labor,
trafficking, slavery, and indentured workers, in which workers’ freedom of movement,
ability to willingly leave work, and human rights are denied or severely restricted.
D. Child Labor: Factory employs workers below the age required for compulsory education
or younger than the legal minimum age or international standard (whichever is stricter).
E. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Factory acts deliberately to prohibit
workers from exercising their rights to freedom of association or collective bargaining.
F. Health, Safety and Environment: Factory operates under extremely hazardous
conditions which may pose an immediate threat or irreversible damage to the workers,
environment, or local communities.
G. Bribery: Any offer to, and acceptance by, any of Baggo, Inc. associates or its Affiliates’
associates of money, gifts, travel or entertainment or other consideration that is intended
to or may be construed as an inducement to act (whether by commission or omission) in
any manner is strictly prohibited.
H. Unauthorized Subcontracting: the subcontracting of any part of a Purchase Order to a
factory without disclosing them to Baggo, Inc.
I. Denial of Access/Right to Audit: Denial of Access occurs when a Baggo, Inc. associate
or representative is refused entry to the manufacturing site, access to documents, or
permission to interview workers. All these activities are required for monitoring of the
workplace.
16. California Proposition 65
Vendors producing goods sold in California must comply with Proposition 65, including required warnings for products containing listed chemicals such as lead, PVC, or other known carcinogens or reproductive toxins.