SuisseTechPartners Sustainability

Introduction

SuisseTechPartners SA, its subsidiary companies and staff are committed to operating responsibly and with sustainability as a cornerstone of our corporate policies.

Scope

This policy (version 1.2) relates to how the products, services and operations within our company and across our supply chain will be continually reviewed and improved, so that we can integrate appropriate environmental and social considerations into our everyday practices.

Scope of our Commitments

• We commit to comply with applicable law in all our operations.
• We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all ‘fair labor’ practices
• We’ll ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in our own or other country.
• We commit to minimizing our impact on our environment and to maximize the effective use of resources.
• Commit to foster responsible environmental behavior amongst staff at all levels.
• Commit to minimize risks and impacts through processes and systems to implement, measure and monitor environmental and social performance.
• Commit to increase communication and awareness of our efforts.

People

We Will:

• Comply with applicable local legislation such as the ‘Modern Slavery Act’ and ‘Bribery/Foreign Corrupt Practices’ legislation.
• Provide a comfortable and healthy workplace for our staff.
• Support diversity and inclusion in our staff selection.
• Engage early and meaningfully with stakeholders, communities, industry and government.
• Support local businesses where services are equivalent to ensure they are provided with opportunities to participate.
• Encourage our employees to volunteer in the community via programs organized internally or externally
• Support local charities including monetary donations to local charities, sports clubs, societies, youth groups, community centers, or other.

Environmental

We Will:

• Comply with all laws governing the environment.
• Strive to better understand both the direct and indirect impact that our practices may have on the environment.
• Work to minimize or offset any impact on the environment.
• Work towards the conservation of energy, water and resources in all our operations.
• dispose of waste thoughtfully, and follow the waste hierarchy of ‘Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’.
• Lessen our environmental impact by purchasing environmentally-friendly products and services.
• Take steps to continually improve environmental performance.
• Conduct audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation of this policy.
• Work with our entire supply chain in order to gain mutual benefits of incorporating environmentally sustainable goals into everyday business.
• Be an environmentally responsible neighbor in our community.
• Promote environmental awareness throughout all operations of the company.

Economic

We Will:

• Adhere to all Anti-money Laundering/KYC laws to help fight financial crime, in every jurisdiction that we operate.
• Consider and support sustainability initiatives with a strong business case.
• Integrate sustainability into our existing business models, accounting and reporting.
• Reduce operating costs through improved resource management eg, water, waste, energy, carbon, employee engagement.
• Manage risk of operational disruptions e.g. resource scarcity, climate change impact, or community risks.
• Reduce reputational risks and communicate actions.