Code of Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS IN LEGAL MATTERS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESOL GROUP (CCRESOL)

Ctra. Sta. Coloma, Km 46, 17178-LES PRESES (Girona) - SPAIN

Tel: +34 972 69 47 00

Fax: +34 972 69 21 00

e-mail: resol@resol.es

web site: www.resol.es

12/02/26


1. General Conditions and Legal Compliance

1.1 CCRESOL Compliance Commitment (Start-up Requirement)

RESINAS OLOT suppliers will acknowledge and accept the present legal and social responsibility requirements by signing the RESOL Compliance Commitment (hereinafter CCRESOL).

1.2 Communication to Sub Suppliers

The OLOT RESIN supplier shall communicate the CCRESOL requirements to its suppliers involved in the production of OLOT RESIN products.

The supplier shall ensure that its suppliers have signed a document acknowledging and accepting these requirements.

1.3 Communication of CCRESOL to employees

The supplier shall communicate the CCRESOL requirements to all its employees.

The requirements shall be displayed in a place accessible to all employees (e.g. information boards).

1.4 Organisation of the CCRESOL

The supplier shall designate responsible persons with authority to ensure compliance on:

  • Environment

  • Social and Labour Conditions

  • Timber origin

1.5 Internal Audits

The supplier shall carry out internal audits at least every 12 months.

  • They shall be documented

  • Show results to RESINAS OLOT

  • Implement corrective actions

1.6 Licensing / Registration of the company

The supplier must have the required legal licences.

1.7 Qualification

Must have environmental, health or risk certifications if required by law.

1.8 Reporting to authorities

You must make environmental or risk reports if required by law.

1.9 Legal compliance

Compliance with all legislation on:

  • Environment

  • Working conditions

  • Safety

  • Fire


Environment - Emissions, Noise and Discharges

2.1 Environmental inspections

Compliance with inspections and documented corrective actions.

2.2 Air emissions

Legal compliance and necessary permits.

2.3 Noise pollution

Legal compliance and permits.

2.4 Dumping

Legal compliance and correct operation of treatment plants.


3. Soil contamination

  • Risk assessment

  • Immediate action in case of contamination

  • Clean-up or reporting to authorities


4. Chemicals

4.1 List and safety data sheets

Updated list of chemicals and their data sheets.

4.2 Procedures

Standards for:

  • Purchasing

  • Storage

  • Use

4.3 Training

Documented employee training.

4.4 Storage

Safe conditions:

  • Prevent leakage

  • Ventilation

  • Impermeable surfaces

4.5 Labelling

Correct labelling with hazards.

4.6 Legal compliance

Licensing of restricted chemicals.


5. Waste

5.1 List of wastes

Classification and annual monitoring.

5.2 Procedures

Safe handling, transport and disposal.

5.3 Training

Risk training.

5.4 Storage

Separation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

5.5 Authorised handlers

Use of legal waste managers.

5.6 Prohibitions

No incineration or burial of hazardous waste.


6. Fire prevention

  • Adequate equipment

  • Training

  • Evacuation routes

  • Alarms

  • Annual drills

  • Evacuation plans


7. Occupational health and safety

  • Accident records

  • Mandatory training

  • Protective equipment (PPE)

  • Signage

  • First aid kits

  • Drinking water

  • Hygiene


8. Housing

Adequate conditions of:

  • Cleanliness

  • Privacy

  • Security


9. Wages and working hours

  • Legal contracts

  • Regular pay

  • Maximum 60 hours per week

  • Voluntary overtime

  • Minimum wage

  • Breaks


10. Child labour

Child labour prohibited.

Compliance with:

  • UN Convention

  • ILO


11. Forced labour

Prohibited:

  • Forced labour

  • Withholding of documents

  • Coercion


12. Discrimination

Non-discrimination on the basis of:

  • Sex

  • Age

  • Religion

  • Orientation

  • Origin


13. Freedom of association

Right to:

  • Unionisation

  • Collective bargaining


14. Harassment and discipline

Prohibited:

  • Physical punishment

  • Harassment

  • Humiliation

Right to appeal.


15. Industrial safety

15.1 Money laundering

Legal compliance and prevention of:

  • Money laundering

  • Terrorism


16. Continuous improvement

16.1 Health and risk

  • Specific committee

  • Accident reduction

  • Continuous assessment

16.2 Environment

Improvements in:

  • Emissions

  • Waste

  • Energy

  • Substitution of hazardous substances