Supplier Code of Conduct
ChargePoint has adopted the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct as its code of conduct, applicable to all suppliers in its supply chain. ChargePoint adopted the RBA Code due to its standards for responsible manufacturing.
The RBA Code of Conduct is an evolving document that incorporates the feedback of industry participants, suppliers, and customers. It is available for download directly from the RBA website in multiple languages.
ChargePoint expects its suppliers to be in compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct, which includes provisions covering responsible management in labor, health & safety, environment and ethics.
Overview of the code
Labor
- Freely chosen employment
- Young workers
- Working hours
- Wages and benefits
- Humane treatment
- Non-discrimination/Non-harassment
- Freedom of association
Health & safety
- Occupational safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Occupational injury and illness
- Industrial hygiene
- Physically demanding work
- Machine safeguarding
- Sanitation, food, and housing
- Health and safety communication
Environment
- Environmental permits and reporting
- Pollution prevention and resource reduction
- Hazardous substances
- Solid waste
- Air emissions
- Materials restrictions
- Water management
- Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
Ethics
- Business integrity
- No improper advantage
- Disclosure of information
- Intellectual property
- Fair business, advertising and competition
- Protection of identity and non-retaliation
- Responsible sourcing of minerals
- Privacy
Management systems
- Company commitment
- Management accountability and responsibility
- Legal and customer requirements
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Improvement objectives
- Training
- Communication
- Worker feedback, participation, and grievance
- Audits and assessments
- Corrective action process
- Documentation and records
- Supplier responsibility
