WISA ENSCHEDE

Code of Conduct

Wisa Enschede BV attaches great importance to fair working conditions, sustainability, and social responsibility throughout the entire chain.

Working conditions

Wisa Enschede BV believes that all employees should be treated with dignity and respect, and in every aspect of the employment relationship, it is committed to adhering to working conditions in accordance with its internal policies. The company operates in compliance with the law and strives to uphold high standards of business conduct wherever it does business.

Work environment

We provide our employees in all company buildings with safe working and living conditions. This includes an adequate supply of drinking water, restrooms, sufficient ventilation, emergency exits, safety regulations and instructions, and medical care provided by first-aid responders.

The facilities/company buildings are constructed and maintained in accordance with Dutch legislation. Installations and production processes comply with Dutch legislation, which is monitored by the Labor Inspectorate and updated annually.

Local production and exclusion of child labor

Production

Unfortunately, child labor still exists in some countries where balloons are manufactured. We absolutely do not tolerate child labor or forced labor. This applies both at our own facilities and at our suppliers of semi-finished products. We therefore use only products and materials that come from certified production facilities.

We and our suppliers comply with the rules regarding all forms of child labor and forced labor in accordance with Convention No. 138 of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Active control

We are actively working to prevent child labor. For example, management regularly conducts unannounced visits to suppliers to monitor not only production and products, but also child labor and overall working conditions.

Consequences: We exclude companies that do not adhere to the “no child labor” principle. We therefore require all partners to follow this philosophy.

We base our actions on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1989), which defines the basic principle that the interests of the child must always come first. Any form of exploitation of children is unacceptable.

Non-discrimination

Wisa Enschede BV and its partners pursue a policy of non-discrimination, which complies with local and national legislation on the basis of race, skin color, religion, gender, age, physical abilities, national origin, and any other applicable prohibited grounds.

Compensation for working hours

Our employees are fairly compensated and receive wages and benefits that comply with local laws. This includes appropriate compensation for overtime and other allowances required by law. We will ensure compliance with all applicable laws regarding working hours, maximum working hours, and working days, as set forth in the employment contract and company policies.