CURTIDOS RIBA GUIXÀ S.L.U adopts moral and ethical values in the management of the company that must be strictly respected.
The objective of this Code of Conduct is to set out in writing the operating philosophy AND appropriate behaviors. Therefore, it is a guarantee of respect and responsibility that is present in everything we do. It also allows us to ensure that the third parties we work with share ethical principles and conduct common to ours. Ethical behavior, compliance with the law, and transparency are always present in all our actions, while at the same time we reinforce our commitments to the safety, well-being, and development of all our teams.

Our Code of Ethics consists of 5 points:

1.- Staff recruitment:
-Promote diversity and equal opportunities.
-Ensure a clear and transparent hiring process.
-Treat applicants with respect and care before, during, and after the interview.
-Ensure the confidentiality of job applications.

2.- Employment Responsibility
-The use of forced labor is strictly prohibited, as is the employment of children under 16 years of age.
-All employees will be treated with respect and dignity. No form of abuse will be permitted. No discrimination of any kind will be engaged in on the basis of the worker’s gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, political views, nationality, or social or ethnic origin.
-We are signatories to, and therefore comply with and respect, the provisions of the National Sector Collective Agreement for the Tanning, Belts and Industrial Leather Industries and the Tanning of Skins for Furriery.
-Each employee’s right to collective bargaining, and to create or participate in trade union organizations of their choice, will be respected and recognized without any kind of penalty, discrimination, or harassment.

3.- Hygiene and safety
We always prioritize workers’ safety and health, applying what is set out in our Occupational Risk Assessment, which is reviewed periodically.
-A safe and healthy workspace will be ensured in order to prevent accidents or bodily injuries that may be caused by, related to, or result from work or the handling of equipment.
-We require our contractors and suppliers to comply with occupational health and safety requirements for their employees through proper Coordination of Business Activities.

4.- Quality and Environment
The company has a total commitment to respect for the environment. Initiatives are supported to reduce the environmental impact of factors directly related to the industrial activity carried out through:
-The creation of an active environmental policy (implementation of an environmental management system, certification of environmental audits, traceability, etc.).
-Proper waste management, with special attention to hazardous waste and emissions that cannot be discharged or disposed of.
-Employees whose work has a direct impact on the environment must be trained, be competent, and have the necessary resources to carry out their work correctly.

5.- Responsible Behavior
Behavior based on:
– CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY: Each employee must commit to and refrain from any verbal or written disclosure, public or private, total or partial, of the information they know they possess, particularly regarding the collections (nature, color, origin of materials), the company’s commercial activities and those of its foreign subsidiaries (price, invoicing, results), employees, external contractors, and the customer portfolio (customer identity, nature and amount of orders, personal data).

– CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Any employee may face situations in which their own personal interest, or that of other natural or legal persons with whom they are connected or who are close to them, may conflict with the interests of RIBA GUIXÀ SLU. The employee must do everything within their power to avoid finding themselves in a situation of conflict of interest with RIBA GUIXÀ SLU or any other related company. In this regard, it is up to the employee to decide with full awareness and in light of their duty of loyalty and, in case of doubt, consult their line management. The employee must indicate in writing any conflict of interest.
– FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION: All forms of corruption are prohibited. Any payment must reflect a legitimate service and price as described in the contracts and agreements. Gifts and invitations are only authorized in customary social and business contexts, as well as the payment of money to political, trade union, or cultural parties or organizations that aim to promote a particular interest or obtain or retain an advantage.

CONTROL AND REPORTING
At RIBA GUIXÀ SLU we are aware that ethical values constitute an essential and indispensable part of the life and culture of the corporation; therefore, we take seriously any notification about illegal practices or inappropriate conduct detected in our organization.
That is why we provide an e-mail address to report such practices and conduct. Reports will be handled by the company’s Ethics Committee and will be treated with complete confidentiality.
The e-mail address is:
Etica@ribaguixa.com
The General Management and its Management Committee will ensure the dissemination and implementation of this code. Any employee who carries out practices or business on terms different from those established in this Code will be subject to the relevant disciplinary measures by General Management.

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