Arxada California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Statement

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Statement This statement provides information about supply chain transparency at Arxada and has been published in accordance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”). It sets out the steps that Arxada plans to continue taking to prevent modern slavery in its businesses and direct supply chains. Unless otherwise specified, all references to Arxada herein are references to Arxada globally, to the extent it is subject to the Act. About Arxada: Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business with a world-class offering in Consumer Microbial Control (‘CMC’), Industrial Microbial Control (‘IMC’) and Specialty Products Solutions (‘SPS’). Arxada provides a broad portfolio of differentiated products targeted at a range of end markets, supported by its leading regulatory capabilities, IP expertise and established track record in R&D. Arxada’s CMC business targets five end markets: Hygiene, Home and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Crop Protection, and Food, Beverage and Water, while IMC focuses on Paints and Coatings and Material Protection. Both businesses build on superior regulatory expertise, the broadest set of antimicrobial agents and the widest range of registrations in the world, which are critical to maintaining the integrity of their customers’ products. Arxada’s unique SPS business provides complex, high-quality technologies and chemistries to customers across a range of industries within its three divisions: performance intermediates and chemicals, composite materials and the custom development and manufacturing organization. The two businesses work closely together to provide complementary expertise and deliver unique, innovative solutions to help customers protect their products from harmful microorganisms, improve health and safety and reduce their environmental footprints. 1. Verification Procedures Suppliers that enter into Arxada’s standard supply agreement agree to adhere to Arxada's Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets forth certain ethical and quality standards, including standards related to labor, health and safety, and the environment. Arxada’s Supplier Code of Conduct embraces the principles behind the Act, including: • Requiring that its suppliers act in a socially responsible and ethical way and that their business behavior be in compliance with all applicable international, national, and local laws and contractual terms, as well as with generally accepted standards in relation to child labor and safety. • Prohibiting the use of forced or involuntary labor. • Prohibiting the use of child labor below the age of 16 or the applicable minimum legal age, whichever is higher. • Requiring work hours, minimum wages, and overtime hours to be paid to employees, as well as any fringe benefits, in compliance with applicable law. • Prohibiting inhumane treatment or physical punishment of workers. Arxada’s Supplier Code of Conduct applies to both its suppliers and to any subcontractors or other third parties that a supplier may engage in the performance of its contractual obligations. Currently, suppliers are instructed to implement internal measuring procedures, tools, and indicators required to guarantee adherence to the Arxada Supplier Code of Conduct principles. Suppliers are encouraged to report any violations by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by using Arxada’s ethics and compliance reporting hotline at www.convercent.com/report.