Introduction
Firstar Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou) was established in 2000 and is located in southern China. FIRSTAR supplies first aid kits, first aid dressings, emergency bandages, waterproof cast protectors, pill organizers, CPR masks, wound-care products and surgical products to customers around the world.
FIRSTAR develops new products and improves existing products to serve its customers. We work with business partners that introduce, support and distribute FIRSTAR first aid and medical products in new markets. We recognize that responsible business conduct is essential throughout these relationships and supply chains.
1. Policy Statement
1.1 FIRSTAR is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its business operations and supply chains. We operate under a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor and human trafficking.
1.2 We strive to act transparently in all our dealings and to ensure that modern slavery is not present within our business or supply chains. This commitment extends to our suppliers, contractors and business partners, who are expected to follow the same high standards and take the necessary steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in their operations.
1.3 Definition of Modern Slavery: Modern slavery includes slavery, forced labor, compulsory labor, child labor and human trafficking. These practices involve the denial of individual freedom for personal or commercial gain.
1.4 Zero-Tolerance Stance: FIRSTAR has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting with high ethical standards and implementing systems and controls designed to prevent modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
1.5 Supplier Expectations: We expect all suppliers, contractors and business partners to comply with the same high standards. We require contracts with suppliers and partners to prohibit forced, compulsory or trafficked labor and any form of slavery or forced labor involving adults or children. We also require suppliers to apply these standards within their own supply chains.
2. Scope of the Policy
2.1 This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants and business partners working with FIRSTAR. All personnel are required to follow this policy and report concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking within the company or its supply chains.
3. Responsibilities
3.1 Board Responsibility: The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing compliance with this policy and the company’s legal and ethical obligations concerning modern slavery and human trafficking.
3.2 Compliance Officer Responsibility: The designated compliance officer is responsible for implementing and overseeing this policy, monitoring its effectiveness and regularly reviewing internal controls and procedures.
3.3 Management Responsibility: Managers at all levels are responsible for ensuring that staff under their supervision understand and comply with this policy and receive the necessary training and support.
4. Compliance Requirements
4.1 Employee Responsibilities: All employees must read, understand and comply with this policy and avoid any activity that could lead to a breach.
4.2 Reporting Obligations: Employees must report concerns or suspicions about potential violations of this policy to their manager or the compliance officer.
4.3 No Retaliation: We encourage employees to report in good faith any concern about modern slavery or human trafficking, even if it is later found to be unsubstantiated. No employee will face retaliation for making a good-faith report.
5. Communication and Awareness
5.1 Employee Training: We will provide training to help employees understand modern-slavery risks and identify and report signs of exploitation.
5.2 Supplier Communication: We will communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking to suppliers, contractors and business partners and reinforce this policy through our ongoing business relationships.
5.3 Employee Breach: An employee found to have violated this policy may face disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
5.4 Supplier Breach: A supplier found to have breached this policy may be required to take corrective action and may face termination of the business relationship.