The PCIS Group adheres to the highest standards in conducting business and is particularly committed to
respecting human and labour rights and to protecting the environment. It is a signatory of the UN Global
Compac t, whose 10 founding principles cover human rights, international labour standards, the environment and
corruption. It has also signed the worldwide Responsible Care Charter initiative run by the International Council
of Chemical Associations, whose signatories give their commitment to improve the global chemical industry
performance in terms of health, safety and environmental protection.
In accordance with these commitments and its principles of action, PCIS expects that each of its suppliers, their
parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliated entities, employees, temporary or not, suppliers’ own
suppliers and subcontractors, as well as anyone who has a business relationship with an PCIS company,
hereinafter referred to as “Suppliers”, comply with the principles described in this “Supplier’s Code of Conduct”.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
PCIS Suppliers agree to comply without exception to all applicable laws, regulations and international
treaties concerning in particular:
– Human, social and labour rights;
– Respect for the environment;
– Business ethics practices including anti-corruption, competition law and international trade compliance;
– Assets protection, including information and data.

HUMAN, SOCIAL AND LABOUR RIGHTS
In accordance with the Global Compact principles, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the
International Labour Organization, and its own ethical principles, PCIS expects its Suppliers to:
● support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights;
● make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses;
● uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
● contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour including involuntary prison
work;
● contribute to the effective abolition of child labour. The age of admission to employment or the minimum
working age may not be lower than the compulsory schooling age under applicable laws (generally 15
years of age);
● contribute to the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation;
● guarantee that all of their employees are able to work in an environment where they are free from the
risk of harassment in any form.
Health and safety in the workplace: Considering that all employees have the right to a safe and healthy work
environment, free of the risk of violations to their personal integrity, PCIS Suppliers agree to enforce laws and
regulations aimed at protecting the health and safety of their employees, and to ensure the safety of PCIS
personnel at their facilities.
Suppliers agree to put in place and maintain an occupational health and safety policy or when appropriate a
safety management system. Each Supplier also agrees to track the number of lost time accidents and
implement any and all measures aimed at reducing this number.

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
In the frame of the COP21 Agreement, PCIS strives to contribute to a more sustainable world, respectful of the
environment while preserving natural resources.
That is why PCIS expects its Suppliers to contribute to the efforts and commitments of PCIS by complying
with applicable environmental protection regulations and by identifying their societal and
environmental risks.
Consequently, PCIS Suppliers agree to preserve natural resources and biodiversity, structuring their
activities and their supply chain, so as to avoid or minimize negative environmental impacts (greenhouse gas and pollutants emissions, wastes…) by endeavoring to continuously improve their products, processes and
services with the goal of making them more environmentally friendly.

BUSINESS ETHICS PRACTICES
Avoiding conflicts of interest: Employees of PCIS companies are expected to avoid any situation that
involves a conflict between their personal interests and the interests of PCIS. Working simultaneously for a
customer, supplier, or competitor could constitute a conflict of interest for an employee, as could directly
or indirectly holding significant interests in such companies. PCIS expects its Suppliers to strictly respect
these principles during their contact with PCIS employees.
Preventing corruption: Employees of PCIS companies are prohibited from directly or through an
intermediary, allocating, offering or granting to a private individual or a employee or representative of a
government entity or instrumentality in any country, unwarranted advantages in any form (including monies or
other things of value) for the purpose of obtaining favorable treatment, an advantage in the conduct of
business or influencing the outcome of a negotiation involving an PCIS company.
Furthermore, no employee of an PCIS Company may offer or accept any form of payment or remuneration to
or from a Supplier. Only those gifts, invitations, or benefits given to or received from a Supplier whose sole
aim is to strengthen their brand image and maintain good business relationships may be accepted. Their
value must be nominal and consistent with customary business practices, and must not violate the laws or
regulations of the country.
Suppliers of PCIS Companies agree to comply with these principles as well as cause their sub-contractors and
suppliers to do so. They agree to implement a compliance programme aiming at detecting and preventing
corruption, including internal rules prohibiting and sanctioning corruption practices, instituting an employee
awareness-raising campaign and third parties assessment and appropriate control systems.
International Trade Compliance: PCIS expects its Suppliers to be compliant with applicable international
trade regulations including export controls, embargoes and sanctions, and to disclose any restrictions that may
be imposed on the export or re-export of their supplies of products or services. PCIS requires its Suppliers to
identify any part of the delivery or service that is subject to export regulations at the time of the signature of a
contract or the receipt of an order, to provide amendment to such information in the event of a change in export
regulations or classifications, and to provide PCIS with all information concerning such applicable export
regulations.
Suppliers agree to identify the source and trace the chain of custody, insofar as this is possible, of certain
minerals such as tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold used in the manufacture of products supplied to PCIS.
These control measures will be made available to PCIS on request.
Competition law Compliance : PCIS requires all of its Suppliers to adhere strictly to the fair trade/
competition laws applicable in the countries in which they operate. As a general rule, these laws forbid
understandings or maneuvers that could limit or distort competition or trade.
In particular, price-fixing agreements, the manipulation of tender processes, collusion with respect to markets,
territories or clients between competitors, as well as the boycotting or unequal treatment of certain clients or
suppliers without valid cause. Moreover, the exchange or disclosure of sensitive business information
concerning competitors, clients, or suppliers is forbidden.

ASSETS PROTECTION
Protecting Intellectual Property: PCIS requires each of its Suppliers to respect all national laws and
international treaties in force pertaining to intellectual property and to respect the intellectual property rights
of PCIS and third parties.
Use of the name or brands of PCIS: Suppliers may not make their involvement with PCIS public or use the
brand PCIS or other brands owned by PCIS, without the prior written consent of PCIS. If consent is given,
Suppliers must comply with all related instructions and directions.
Protecting Information and Data: PCIS requires its Suppliers to respect the confidentiality of shared non-public information/data, which includes, without limitation, respect of non-disclosure agreements in effect,
and to properly protect and refrain from disclosing any strategic, financial, technical, or commercial data or
documents communicated by PCIS and not in the public domain. In particular PCIS Suppliers commit to protect
PCIS information with a level of security proportionate to the value of the information for PCIS. Likewise,
any nominative, professional or private information pertaining to individuals must be protected by all necessary
precautions to prevent alteration or disclosure and in respect of the local and international regulations. The
obligation of confidentiality also applies to information provided in confidence by the partners and customers
of PCIS. In case of an incident impacting PCIS, its partners, or its customers information in terms of
confidentiality and/or integrity, the Supplier must inform PCIS promptly without delay. These obligations
remain in effect even in the event that business relations between the Supplier and PCIS are terminated.
Protecting assets and resources: PCIS Suppliers are responsible for protecting the assets and
resources provided to them by PCIS, such as installations and equipment. These assets and resources must
be used in accordance with their business purpose and within the framework established by PCIS. They may
not be used for other purposes without the prior consent of PCIS. It is up to each Supplier to protect the
assets and resources of PCIS against any and all deterioration, fraud, loss, or theft.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE PCIS SUPPLIER’S CODE OF CONDUCT AND AUDIT
For avoidance of doubt, it is required that Suppliers cause their own suppliers and subcontractors to comply with
the principles and concepts of PCIS Supplier’s Code of Conduct.
PCIS reserves the right to verify compliance with the rules set forth in this code of conduct with each
Supplier in any form it chooses: a questionnaire or an audit by PCIS or a third party. PCIS expects its Suppliers
to provide complete and accurate information, including access to their documentation, notably relevant
financial documentation.
In case of non-compliance by a Supplier with any of the terms of this Code of Conduct, and in particular
as concerns obligations concerning anti-corruption, PCIS reserves the right to terminate at its sole discretion
any business relationship with the Supplier.