Business partners of Silkeborg Peru have agreed to the following code of conduct:

The Code of Conduct describes and sets out the ethical principles of the business carried out and conducted with Silkeborg Peru. This Code of Conduct strives for alignment with international standards and universal principles to ensure the fair business of all parties. Respecting human rights is the core of making a viable and sustainable business.

Freedom of Association

According to Peruvian law, workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions and employers must adopt an open attitude to the development of parallel means for independent and free association.

Wages, working hours, and conditions.

Wages must at least be the minimum as required by Peruvian law and always sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers and their families to provide a discretionary income.

Hours of work shall also comply with Peruvian laws, workers shall not be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off over a 7 days period. Overtime shall be voluntary and according to law.

Wages are paid regularly, on time, and in a way that is convenient for the workers.

All workers must have a written employment contract that contains an accurate and complete summary of the terms of employment, including wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Health and Safety.

A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injuries to health.

Workers shall receive regular Health & Safety training. Accommodation shall be clean, safe, and meet the basics needs of the workers.

Chemicals and other materials posing a hazard if released to the environment are to be identified and managed to ensure safe handling, movement, storage, recycling, or reuse.

Employment conditions.

There is no forced or bonded labor, trafficking, or the exploitation of human beings in general.

Workers have permission to leave work under reasonable circumstances, such as personal or family emergencies. Overtime has to be voluntary.

There shall be no recruitment of child labor, as well as young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions.

Non Discrimination.

Discrimination in hiring, access to training, compensation, promotion, termination, or retirement based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation is not accepted. Workers should be hired because of their ability to do the job.

Businesses must work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. No improper gifts or the like can be offered nor accepted.

Monitoring and evaluation.

Monitoring and evaluation is a part of securing supplier compliance and commitment.

The staff of Silkeborg Peru is in constant contact with our business partners which is the assurance that business is carried out according to our Code of Conduct.