Supplier Code Of Conduct

1.         Introduction

This Supplier Code of Conduct is intended to govern the conduct of MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED, when doing business with, or on behalf of, MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED. It sets standards of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable conduct that MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED requires from its customers.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED adheres to the core principles of fairness, honesty, respect and integrity to ensure it maintains its reputation as a solid corporate citizen. These guidelines define the expectations placed on not only its Personnel, but also its customers, and ultimately define MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s work culture.

Our company is committed to conducting its business in an ethical, socially responsible and sustainable manner, and in turn requires its customers, who are a vital contributor to the MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s business, to conducting our business with the same ethos. To that end, our company seeks to utilize its supply chain and procurement to increase the positive impact of the company on local, regional and national economies, and support MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s customers to have a sustainable procurement policy in place for their customers.

2.         Laws and Contractual Obligations

Customers must comply with;

(i)        All relevant laws and regulations in every jurisdiction that they conduct their business with, or on behalf of,

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED; and Their contractual obligations to our company.

(ii)       

If the applicable laws in force in certain countries are less stringent than the requirements of this Supplier Code of Conduct, Customers must comply with this Supplier Code of Conduct, Our Company requires customers to comply with such local laws.

3.  Health, Safety and Security

The health, safety and wellbeing of its employees’ is MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s first priority as we recognize that a healthy and engaged workforce is critical to sustaining business performance

In its Health, Safety and Security Policy, Our company commits to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of its Personnel, Suppliers, communities and stakeholders, by striving for zero harm, via the establishment of robust safe systems of work and effective leadership capability at all levels of the of  MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED.

Customers must anticipate, identify, and assess emergency situations and events and minimize their impact by implementing emergency plans and response procedures.

Each customer must comply with;

·         MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s Health, Safety and Security Policy and all related standards and procedures;

·         any contractual terms with respect to health and safety in its contract with MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED; and

·         implement safety management systems that align with MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED standards and provide appropriate training, resources and personal protection equipment to ensure occupational hazards are minimized;

·         build effective visible leadership to model desired safety behaviors and drive understanding and compliance; and

·         Empower personnel to stop work immediately if a task is perceived to be unsafe and further risk mitigation is needed.

4.         Working Responsibly

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITD, is committed to maintaining an accountable, diverse, equitable and inclusive organizational culture that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination, founded on the principles of equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds and is sensitive to the cultures and jurisdictions in which it operates.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED must therefore be committed to providing safe, respectful and fair employment conditions, in line with the Core Labor Principles of Ghana, And International Bill of Human Rights and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This includes a commitment to having a zero tolerance for all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and child labour and taking steps to eliminate modern slavery and all forms of child labour from their supply chains.

Each customer must comply with:

·         Our company Working Responsibly Policy.

·         Our company Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

·         Our company Sexual Harassment Policy.

·         All laws, regulations and license conditions in force in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, in particular with regards to working hours, minimum wages and overtime compensation and legally mandated benefits.

·         Where applicable, any Site-specific policies and standards.

5.         Environmental Protection

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED aims to operate in an environmentally responsible manner, to minimize the impact of its activities and enhance the environment in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

In its Environmental Policy, Resolute commits to environmental stewardship and seeks to implement robust management systems, practices and standards to mitigate impacts and safeguard natural resources for future generations. MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED recognizes the challenges that climate change presents and its role in supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit the increase in global average temperatures to 2°C and transition towards carbon neutrality by 2050 (or sooner). In its Climate Change Statement, it acknowledges that reducing energy and water consumption and associated costs are a key element to continued business success,

Customers must conduct their operations to avoid, mitigate and manage negative impacts on the environment. Each customer must comply with;

·         MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s Environmental Policy, Water Stewardship Policy, Tailings Management Policy and all related standards and procedures;

·         Any contractual terms with respect environment y in its contract with MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED; and·      If applicable, all site-specific environmental policies and procedures. Our company expects its customers to abide by;

·         all applicable environmental laws;

·         local and international standards;

·         best industry practices;

·         manage environmental risks and develop internal procedures, as required, to manage the impacts of chemicals, hazardous materials and spillages; and

·         Be mindful of the use of resources, aim to reduce freshwater use, waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions.

 

6.         Social Performance

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED understands that local communities are at the heart of the livelihood of its operations and are fundamental to its day-to-day work.

In its Social Performance Policy, Our Company commits to maintaining high social performance standards, and the establishment of robust management systems, practices and standards and safeguards to mitigate adverse busin ess impacts and contribute to the sustainable development of local communities.to implement safeguards, mitigate impacts, and contribute to the socio-economic advancement of host communities.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED is committed to building strong relationships and proactively engaging in dialogue with local communities and institutions, as well as the government at a local, regional, and national level. Ultimately, Our Company believes that the construction and operation of its mining operations can serve as a catalyst for further long- term regional development.

In addition to its mining investments, Our Company also facilitates community development programs with a special focus on education and training. Our company launches and finances other sustainable income-generating projects, which seek to build the momentum that will attract other investors and ultimately create local sustainable economic capital for the region.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED encourages its customers to also sponsor and undertake community initiatives in coordination with our company. Customers must give preference to local workforce, goods and services where possible. In addition, customers must assess and mitigate any negative impacts their work may have on local communities and individuals.

Each customers must comply with:

·         MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s Social Performance Policy and all related standards and procedures.

·         Any contractual terms with respect to social performance in its contract with Our company; and

·         local and international standards; and

·         Best industry practices.

7.         Human Rights

In its Human Rights Policy, Our company commits to respecting all the internationally recognized human rights of its Personnel, Suppliers, host communities and other stakeholders in accordance with the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Fundamental Conventions and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED will and the implementation of robust management systems, practices and standards that aim to prevent, avoid, mitigate and remedy harmful human rights impacts at our operations and along its supply chains. Furthermore, in its Social Performance Policy, Our Company commits to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and to develop good practice approaches guided by, but not limited to, the International Finance Corporation Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, the International Council of Mining and Metals Sustainable Development Framework and other leading practice guidelines and standards.

Additionally, as an international mining company, MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED are cognizant that the risk of modern slavery exists within its business and supply chain, due to the nature and location of its activities, and the broader socio- political environments in which it operates. Therefore, in its Modern Slavery Voluntary Statement, Our Company commits to implementing and enforcing effective internal processes that aim to eliminate the risk of modern slavery, both within its business and its supply chain.

 

8.         Ethics

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED is committed to acting in accordance with its core principles, not only when dealing with its Personnel and customers, but also when dealing with government authorities, agents and the community as a whole.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED aspires to achieve best practice, creating opportunities for MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s business partners to assist both its stakeholders and communities, while operating openly, honestly, with integrity and responsibility and maintaining a strong sense of corporate social responsibility. In maintaining its social corporate responsibility, Our Company will conduct its business ethically, adhere to the core principles, encourage community initiatives, consider the environment and ensure a safe, equal and supportive workplace.

Customers must;

·         Be committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct when dealing with workers, customers, government and regulatory authorities and our company;

·         Uphold fair business standards in advertising, sales and competition – employees of customers must act in a fair and impartial manner and should avoid both real and perceived conflicts of interest in the business they do with, or on behalf of, our company;

·         Disclose information regarding their business activities, structure, financial situation, and performance in accordance with applicable law and prevailing industry practices;

·         Safeguard customer information in accordance with applicable law;

·         Maintain all confidential information about, or provided by, our company in strict confidence, except when disclosure is authorized by our company, or legally mandated;

·         Respect intellectual property rights in their business dealings with, or on behalf of, Resolute – transfer of technology and know-how must be done in a manner that protects intellectual property rights.

9.         Anti-Bribery and CorruptionMULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED conducts its business ethically, with a zero-tolerance approach to corporate wrongdoing, irrespective of local standards and practices in the places where our company conducts its business.In its Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, Our Company commits to being a responsible corporate citizen. Our company interprets its responsibilities as not only requiring it to comply with the laws respectively binding upon each of its entities, but also requiring it to conduct its business in accordance with the ethical principles and practices set out in its Code of Conduct.The principles of MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy have been incorporated in all of MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED’s contracts templates and are based on relevant anti-bribery and corruption legislation, such as the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Anti-Bribery Act and the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials 

 10.    Suppliers risk identification and risk management

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED will implement and maintain an ongoing customer sustainability risk identification process to identify at risk suppliers and evaluate mitigation actions.Site managers are responsible to define the assessment strategy annually including as a minimum customer’s target, engagement strategy, risks identification methodology, reporting commitment and budget.The sustainability assessment will include but will not be limited to site visits, questionnaires, external audits, customers’ surveys, stakeholder interviews. Each site manager will develop an annual plan to conduct the assessment and will maintain it and update it annually.Site managers will implement customer risk management measures to manage sustainability risks and be responsible for communicating it to corporate including the scope of measures, the supporting evidence and engagement done with relevant customer.

11.    Sustainability Monitoring and Corrective actions

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED follows its Vendor Creation and Amendment Standard, which involves a customer due diligence exercise conducted by our Finance department in collaboration with other relevant departments such as Legal, Communities and Environment.

The various site Supply Chain department members have the responsibility to ensure that customers continue to comply with this Supplier Code of Conduct and take the necessary measures to sanction violations.

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED will implement ongoing sustainability monitoring actions to assess our customer’s behavior, including, but not limited to company visit or external third parties’ audits.

12.    Supply Chain Reporting

MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED is committed to publicly report our supply chain management approach, strategy, audits, mitigation and remedy action in the Annual Sustainability Report.

13.    MULTI-ROCK GHANA LIMITED Policies and

Standards

Our company has adopted several policies and standards, listed below, and follows a number of international guidelines and standards. Our customers expects customers to abide by them.

Policies     International Standards

 

  •   Code of Conduct
  •  Human Rights Policy
  •  Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy  Working Responsibly Policy  Sexual Harassment Policy  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
  • Health, Safety & Security Policy
  •   Environment Policy
  •  Water Stewardship Policy
  •  Social Performance Policy
  •   Tailings Management Policy

 

Responsible Gold Mining Principles

  Conflict Free Gold Standard

  UN Sustainability Development Goals

  UN Global Compact Principles