Hindalco Supplier Code Conduct

HINDALCO SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose and Scope
Hindalco Industries Limited (“Hindalco/Company”) has developed a Supplier Code of Conduct

(this “Code”) to clarify our expectations in the areas of business integrity, human rights, labor
practices, associate health and safety, and environmental management. The Code expresses
Hindalco’s commitment to conducting business ethically. It explains what it means to act with
integrity and transparency in everything we do and in accordance with our unique culture and
values. The Code is intended to complement Hindalco’s Code of Conduct and the other
policies and standards referenced therein. All of the standards mentioned herein emanate
from the Hindalco Policies (http://www.hindalco.com/Investor-centre/Policies) and Aditya
Birla Group Policies (http://sustainability.adityabirla.com/policies.php).
Sustainability Approach
Sustainability is one of the key components of our decision-making process. We, at Hindalco,
operating across the process chain from mining to semi-fabricated products in non-ferrous
metals, strive for excellence in sustainable processes, products and practices to create long
term value for all our stakeholders, while conserving resources, protecting environment and
enriching societal wellbeing. This Code is developed based on global best practices such as
safety, health, environment, human rights, ethical and fair business practices. The Code is
aimed at creating a positive impact on the sustainable business practices across Hindalco’s
value chain and its compliance is a key criterion for selection and partnerships with our
suppliers.
Suppliers, vendors, contractors, consultants, agents and other providers of goods and
services, who do business with Hindalco are expected to follow this Code.
Business Conduct Principles
Hindalco is committed to (i) conducting its business ethically and in accordance with all
applicable laws; (ii) adhering to standards of safety and care for the protection of its
employees, the public, and the environment; and (iii) promoting these policies through
education, supervision, and regular reviews. Hindalco expects its suppliers to conduct
business responsibly, with integrity, honesty, and transparency, and to adhere to the
following principles:
1. Maintain awareness and comply with all applicable laws and regulations applicable to
their operation.
2. Compete fairly for Hindalco’s business, without paying bribes, kickbacks or giving
anything of value to secure an improper advantage.
Hindalco is committed to conducting business legally and ethically within the framework
of a free enterprise system.
Hindalco suppliers are expected to:
• Not to offer/accept bribe or do not let others offer/accept bribe on their behalf
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• Not tolerate any forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery, as well as any
payment or benefit that may influence government officials, other regulatory
bodies or violate the law
3. Observe Hindalco’s policies regarding gifts and entertainment and conflicts of interest
when dealing with Hindalco employees.
Suppliers are prohibited from providing or offering gifts to Hindalco employees that could
inappropriately influence Hindalco’s business decisions or gain an unfair advantage.
4. Encourage a diverse workforce and provide a workplace free from discrimination,
harassment or any other form of abuse.
Suppliers shall create a work environment in which employees and business partners feel
valued and respected for their contributions. Harassment, including unwelcome verbal,
visual, physical, or other conduct of any kind that creates an intimidating, offensive or
hostile work environment will not be tolerated. Employment decisions must be based on
qualifications, skills, performance, and experience.
5. Labor and Human Rights

Hindalco is committed to respect the fundamental human rights of our workforce and the
communities around our operations.
• Respect the personal dignity, privacy and rights of each employee
• Respect the right to freedom of association of their workers, fair employment
policies
• Not to use any form of slave, forced, bonded, indentured, or involuntary prison
labor
• Ensure there is no discrimination based on factors such as gender, nationality,
caste, religion or ethnic background for employment and working conditions
• Follow the local applicable laws of working hours, rest days, wages, overtime and
other benefits
• Provide women employees full protection from sexual harassment at workplace
and compliance to the local regulatory requirements
• Adhere to the minimum employment age limit defined by national law or
regulation and comply with relevant International Labor Organization (ILO)
standards
6. Provide safe and healthy working conditions.

Hindalco values people as its most important resource and is committed to achieve
excellence in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management at all locations and
expect our suppliers to also make this a priority for their own employees and supply chain.

• Comply with all applicable legal requirements and other requirements related to
OHS across all our manufacturing units and follow zero tolerance policy on act of
safety violation
• Provide a healthy and safe workplace by identifying potential hazards, evaluating
risks and establishing control measures to reduce the identified risks
• Provide potable drinking water and adequate restrooms; fire exits and essential fire
safety equipment’s; emergency aid kits and access to emergency response
including environmental, fire and medical
7. Carry out operations with care for the environment and comply with all applicable
environmental laws and regulations.
As a responsible company, our ongoing endeavor is to manufacture products through
processes that have minimum impact on the environment. We maximize ways to preserve
the environment through state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to reduce waste
in all forms. We expect our suppliers to have necessary systems to minimize the impact of
their operations and products on the environment and maintain compliance with
government regulations.

• Comply with all international, national, and local environmental laws, regulations
and permits as applicable to their business operations. Supplier should ensure that
their operational permits are valid at all times
• Conserve key resources like electricity, coal, water, oil and raw materials by
promoting efficient technologies, manufacturing process improvements, water
conservation programs and efficient use of raw materials
• Promote and strengthen the waste management practices by prevention,
reduction, reuse, recycle and recover to minimize waste generation
8. Maintain accurate financial books and business records in accordance with all applicable
legal and regulatory requirements and accepted accounting practices.
9. Deliver products and services meeting applicable quality.

Hindalco is committed to producing high quality and safe products. Suppliers involved in
any aspect of developing, handling, packaging, or storing our products are expected to:
a. Know and comply with the product quality standards, policies, specifications, and
procedures that apply to the products produced at their location.
i. Follow and adhere to good manufacturing practices and testing protocols
ii. Comply with all applicable central, state, and local laws and regulations
iii. Report issues immediately to Hindalco that could negatively affect the quality or
public perception of a Hindalco product
10. Support compliance to this Code by establishing appropriate management processes and
cooperating with reasonable assessment processes requested by Hindalco.

To conduct business with Company, suppliers should enter into contracts and execute
purchase orders that mandate compliance with this Code. With prior notice, Hindalco may
conduct reasonable audits to verify Supplier’s compliance with this Code.
11. While, we as a company strive to implement the standards outlined in this Code within our
own operations and require our suppliers to do the same, we also ask that your company
requires its suppliers to adopt similar standards. By seeking to influence the adoption of
responsible guidelines and standards within your supply chain, we can work together to
make a positive impact on society
In case of any potential violation or related queries please contact
Email ID Toll-free Web Portal
Hotline
[email protected] 1800- abgethicshelpline.integritymatters.in
102-6969
All such reports are treated as confidential and you may remain anonymous wherever
permitted by law.
In case any violation of this Code is identified, the applicable supplier might, at Hindalco’s
discretion, be given time to remediate the problem, with Hindalco’s assistance wherever
possible. If the problem is not addressed in an effective way and within a clear timeframe that
is acceptable to Hindalco, Hindalco reserves the right to terminate its business relationship
with the violating supplier. Hindalco also reserves the right to blacklist such suppliers from
the Aditya Birla Group of Companies.
The undersigned acknowledges that it has read and understands the Hindalco Supplier Code of
Conduct and agrees to adhere to the provisions of the Hindalco Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Name:
Signer’s Name and Designation:
Signature:
Date:

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HINDALCO SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

Purpose and Scope

Hindalco Industries Limited (“Hindalco/Company”) has developed a Supplier Code of Conduct

Hindalco Supplier Code of Conduct

SPF/Sourcing/ANX-Sourcing SOP/HSCOC/002/04 Page 1 of 4 December 2021

5. Labor and Human Rights

6. Provide safe and healthy working conditions.

Hindalco suppliers are expected to:

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Hindalco suppliers are expected to:

9. Deliver products and services meeting applicable quality.

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Signer’s Name and Designation:

Hindalco Supplier Code of Conduct

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