Common use of RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT. 26.1. Responsible purchasing The Saint-Gobain Group has signed up to the “United Nations Global Compact” and applies the “OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises” as well as the fundamental principles and rights at work described in the “ILO Declaration” (International Labour Organization). In this context, it has notably adopted a policy of responsible purchasing, an integral part of the Group’s Responsible Development policies. The approach and expectations of the Saint-Gobain Group with regard to its suppliers are formalized in Saint-Gobain’s "Suppliers Charter” (hereinafter referred to as the "Charter") which is available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇/news-contacts-resources/library#policyDocs. A copy of the Charter is also available from the Company upon request. In addition to this Charter, Saint-Gobain has set up a professional alert system for suppliers allowing them to report any event or conduct non-compliant with applicable laws and regulations, international rules or with the principles of the Charter. Any alert may be sent through the following website: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/saint-gobain. As part of its “Responsible Purchasing” policy, and in application of its vigilance plan, Saint-Gobain conducts a supplier analysis based on its risks mapping before assessing, if necessary, its suppliers’ environmental, social and ethical practices through documentation reviews or on-site audits, on the basis of international standards (hereinafter referred to as the "Evaluations"). Should these assessments show any disparities between the standard reference framework used and the Supplier’s practices, Saint-Gobain will define with the Supplier the corrective measures to be implemented. Any failure to implement these measures may result in the Supplier being delisted and in the early termination for breach of this agreement and all other agreements concluded with the Saint-Gobain Group companies. The Supplier confirms that it has read, and complies with, the Charter. The Supplier acknowledges that the Company may conduct Evaluations on the Supplier and agrees to provide the necessary assistance for that purpose.

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Sources: Terms and Conditions of Purchase, Terms and Conditions of Purchase, Terms and Conditions of Purchase

RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT. 26.1. Responsible purchasing 27.1 The Saint-Gobain Group has signed up group is a signatory to the "United Nations Global Compact" and applies the "OECD guidelines Guidelines for multinational enterprises” Multinational Enterprises", as well as the fundamental principles and rights at work described in the "ILO Declaration" (International Labour Organization). . 27.2 In this context, it has notably in particular adopted a policy of responsible purchasing, an integral part of the Group’s Responsible Development policies. The approach and expectations responsible development policy of the Saint-Gobain Group group. The Saint-Gobain group's approach and expectations with regard to its suppliers are formalized in Saint-Gobain’s the "Suppliers Charter" (hereinafter referred to as the "Charter") which is available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇).▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇/news-contacts-resources/library#policyDocs. A copy of the Charter is also available from the Company upon request. In addition to this Charter, 27.3 The Saint-Gobain group has set up established a professional alert system (amongst others for suppliers allowing them to report any event suppliers) where events or conduct non-compliant behaviour that are not in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, international rules or with the principles Saint-Gobain Principles of the CharterConduct and Action can be reported. Any alert may This warning system can be sent through the following website: accessed via ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/saint-gobain. gobain . 27.4 As part of its "Socially Responsible Purchasing" (“Responsible Purchasing” policy”), and in application of its vigilance plan, Saint-Gobain conducts the client performs a supplier analysis based on its risks mapping before assessingrisk rating before, if necessary, its suppliers’ assessing the environmental, social and ethical practices of its suppliers through documentation reviews or on-site audits, based on the basis of international standards (hereinafter referred to as the "Evaluations"). Should standards. 27.5 If these assessments show any disparities that there are differences between the standard frame of reference framework used and the Supplier’s supplier's practices, Saint-Gobain the client will define determine together with the Supplier the supplier what corrective measures to actions should be implemented. Any failure taken. 27.6 Failure of supplier to implement these measures corrective actions may result in the Supplier supplier being delisted prohibited from supplying and in the early termination of the agreement for breach of this agreement and all other agreements concluded with the Saint-Saint- Gobain Group group companies. . 27.7 The Supplier supplier confirms that it has read, read and complies with, with the Charter. The Supplier supplier acknowledges that the Company client may conduct Evaluations on the Supplier evaluations of supplier and agrees to provide the necessary assistance for that purpose. 27.8 The supplier undertakes to fulfil the compliance obligations set forth in this article. In addition, the supplier will require its own suppliers and subcontractors to abide by the same rules. The client has the right to perform audits to ensure compliance with these rules. Depending on the situation, the term "Saint-Gobain" can refer to the client and/or all companies and legal entities belonging to the Saint-Gobain group in the Benelux. The Saint-Gobain group consists of all companies and legal entities that are directly or indirectly held and/or controlled (controlled in the meaning as set out in Article L233-3 of the French Commercial Code) by “Compagnie de Saint-Gobain”, a French company with its head office in Tour Saint-Gobain, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇'▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇. 27.9 Fight against corruption: The supplier warrants that it has not granted or promised any undue advantage to the client, any person employed by the client or a third party to obtain the benefit of this agreement. The supplier will comply with, and require that all of its affiliated companies, officers, employees, representatives, subcontractors and agents (the "supplier's Representatives") adhere to the Charter and applicable anti-corruption laws. In particular, the supplier and supplier's representatives shall not directly or indirectly promise, offer or grant any undue advantage to any government official or any other person with the intent of causing such person to do or refrain from doing anything contrary to their legal provisions or professional obligations. The supplier shall maintain accurate accounts in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles of its country and in which all financial flows generated by this agreement are properly recorded; and will inform the client, as soon as it is known, of any request to commit an act of bribery or corruption that takes place during the implementation of the agreement.

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Sources: Purchase Agreement