SEDEX The Company is committed to ensuring that our supply chain adheres to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices. We recognize the importance of responsible sourcing and are dedicated to maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our business operations. To this end, we utilize Sedex as a key tool in our responsible sourcing strategy. Sedex, one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, offers a robust platform for sharing and analyzing data on labor rights, health and safety, the environment, and business ethics. By leveraging Sedex’s resources, we can effectively monitor our supply chain, assess compliance with international standards, and identify areas for improvement. This not only helps us ensure that Suppliers meet global best practices, but also aligns with our commitment to promoting ethical business conduct. Through Sedex, we are able to demonstrate our commitment to improving the lives of people in our supply chain, reducing our environmental impact, and delivering products that our customers can trust. We believe that responsible sourcing is not just about compliance, but about going beyond it to create positive change. Our strategic supply partners are therefore expected to hold membership of Sedex, complete the Self-Assessment Questionnaire on an annual basis and also to organize and undertake a semi-announced Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (“SMETA”) every two years. This should be used by the Supplier as a tool to improve the performance of the Supplier’s organization.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING POLICY In addition to the above, and as set out in the Code, the Company will use a variety of other methods and tools to ensure that Suppliers comply with the principles laid out in this policy. They include: • A contractual requirement to sign the Code on an annual basis to certify
that the Code has been achieved in full. • Supplier acknowledgement of this policy. • Company employee audits, visits, and reviews. • Third party audits.
8 | WD-40 Company Responsible Sourcing Policy October 2024
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