Conduct for Business Partners

At Akolee Fashion House (“Akolee F.H.” or “Akolee”), we value and maintain strong relationships with our business partners, as we believe that mutual respect and ethical business practices are essential for achieving long-term success. This Code of Conduct for Business Partners outlines the standards and expectations we have for our business partners and suppliers, ensuring that they operate in alignment with our core values of integrity, transparency, fairness, and sustainability.

1. Ethical Business Practices

  • Integrity and Honesty: Business partners must conduct all business transactions with honesty, integrity, and transparency. All actions should be guided by the highest ethical standards.

  • Fair Dealing: We expect our business partners to engage in fair competition and not to take part in deceptive, manipulative, or fraudulent practices. This includes avoiding practices that undermine market competition or harm customers.

  • Compliance with Laws: Partners must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and international standards in the jurisdictions where they operate, including those related to employment, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.

2. Respect for Human Rights

  • Labor Standards: We require our business partners to provide safe, healthy, and fair working conditions for their employees. Child labor, forced labor, and any form of exploitation are strictly prohibited.

  • Non-Discrimination: Partners must promote equal opportunity and not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  • Freedom of Association: We expect business partners to respect their employees' rights to freely associate, organize, and bargain collectively where applicable.

3. Environmental Responsibility

  • Sustainability: Akolee F.H. is committed to sustainability, and we expect our business partners to share this commitment. Partners must take proactive measures to minimize their environmental impact, including reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable materials.

  • Compliance with Environmental Laws: Partners must adhere to all relevant environmental laws and regulations, and adopt best practices to minimize their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

4. Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

  • No Bribery or Corruption: Business partners must not engage in or tolerate bribery, kickbacks, or any other form of unethical inducement or corruption in any business dealings, either with government officials, private sector entities, or individuals.

  • Transparency: Partners should conduct business with transparency and fairness, disclosing any relationships or activities that might pose potential conflicts of interest.

  • Gifts and Hospitality: Partners must avoid offering or accepting gifts, favors, or hospitality that may influence, or appear to influence, business decisions.

5. Confidentiality and Protection of Information

  • Confidential Information: Business partners must protect confidential or proprietary information of Akolee F.H. and any other third parties, including employees, customers, and suppliers. This includes both intellectual property and sensitive commercial information.

  • Data Privacy: Partners must comply with all data protection and privacy laws applicable to their business and take appropriate measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access or misuse.

6. Fair and Transparent Supply Chain Practices

  • Supply Chain Transparency: Business partners must ensure transparency in their supply chains, including providing full disclosure of their suppliers, sub-contractors, and partners. This ensures that they are held accountable for the ethical standards of their entire supply chain.

  • Fair Labor Practices in the Supply Chain: Business partners must ensure that any sub-contractors and suppliers adhere to the same labor and ethical standards as outlined in this Code of Conduct.

7. Health and Safety

  • Workplace Safety: Business partners must maintain safe working conditions for their employees, providing a work environment that is free from hazards and conducive to their well-being.

  • Health Standards: Partners should implement and enforce workplace health standards that prioritize the safety and health of their workforce, adhering to any applicable health and safety regulations.

8. Social Responsibility

  • Community Engagement: Akolee F.H. encourages its business partners to contribute positively to their communities. This can include initiatives that support local development, education, environmental sustainability, and social causes.

  • Charitable Contributions: Business partners should avoid using charitable contributions or donations to gain business advantages or as a means of disguising unethical behavior.

9. Compliance with this Code

  • Monitoring and Audits: Akolee F.H. reserves the right to conduct audits or request documentation to verify that our business partners are complying with this Code of Conduct.

  • Corrective Actions: If a partner is found to be in violation of any part of this Code, Akolee F.H. will work with them to resolve the issue. Continued violations may result in the termination of the business relationship.

10. Reporting Violations

  • Encouraging Transparency: We encourage our business partners to report any concerns or violations of this Code of Conduct, whether they relate to their own operations or to Akolee F.H.'s dealings with them.

  • Whistleblower Protections: Reports should be made in good faith, and Akolee F.H. ensures that no retaliation will occur against anyone who reports concerns or violations. All complaints will be handled confidentially.

11. Continuous Improvement

  • Akolee F.H. is committed to continuous improvement and expects the same from its business partners. We encourage partners to regularly review and update their practices to meet or exceed the standards set forth in this Code.

At Akolee F.H., we believe in the importance of building ethical, responsible, and transparent relationships with our business partners. By adhering to this Code of Conduct, our partners help us create a business ecosystem that reflects our core values and is based on mutual trust and respect.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Code, please contact support@akolee.com.