Groupe Dynamite Inc. / Dynamite Stores Inc. (hereinafter reffered to as "Garage")

Groupe Dynamite Inc. Code of Vendor Conduct

This Code of Vendor conduct applies to all factories that produce goods for Garage, or any of its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates or agents.

Garage is committed to conducting its business with a high standard of business ethics, in compliance with applicable laws and with a regard for human rights and for labor practices. While we recognize and respect the cultural differences that exist throughout the world, Dynamite expects its vendors and agents to ensure and uphold these values.

1- General Principle

Factories that produce goods for Garage shall operate in full compliance with the laws of their respective countries and with all other applicable laws, rules and regulations including those related to labor, worker health and safety, and the environment.

2- Environment

Factories must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. They must have an environmental management system plan including a set of procedures for notifying community authorities in case of accidental discharge or release or any other environmental emergency.

3- Discrimination

Factories shall employ and compensate workers on the basis of their ability to do the job, not on the basis of their personal characteristics (i.e. race, color, gender, nationality, religion, age, maternity, marital status) or beliefs.

4- Forced Labor

Factories shall not use prison, indentured or forced labor. They shall not use involuntary labor, debt bondage or forced labor by the government.

5- Child Labor

Factories shall employ only workers who meet the applicable minimum legal age requirement or who are at least 14 years of age, whichever is greater. They must maintain official documentation for every worker that verifies the worker’s date of birth. Factories must also comply with all other applicable child labor laws including those related to hiring, wages, hours worked, overtime and working conditions. Moreover, factories are encouraged to develop lawful workplace apprenticeship programs for the educational benefit of their workers, provided that all participants meet both Dynamite’s minimum age standard of 14 and the minimum legal requirement.

6- Wages & Hours

Factories shall set working hours, wages and overtime pay in compliance with all applicable laws. Workers shall be paid at least minimum wage or a wage that meets local industry standards, whichever is greater. While it is understood that overtime is often required in garment production, factories shall carry out operations in ways that limit overtime to a level that ensures humane and productive working conditions.

7- Working Conditions

Factories must treat all workers with respect and dignity and provide them with a safe and healthy environment. Factories shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding working conditions. They shall not use corporal punishment or any form of physical or psychological coercion. Factories must be sufficiently lit and ventilated, aisles accessible, machinery maintained, and hazardous materials sensibly stored and disposed of. Factories providing housing for workers must keep these facilities clean and safe.

8- Freedom of Association

Workers are free to join associations of their own choosing. Factories must not interfere with workers who wish to lawfully and peacefully associate, organize or bargain collectively. The decision whether of not to do so should be made solely by the worker. The factory may not threaten, penalize, restrict or interfere with workers’ lawful efforts to join associations of their choosing.

Monitoring & Enforcement

As a condition of doing business with Garage, each and every factory must comply with this Code of Vendor Conduct. Garage will continue to develop monitoring systems to assess and ensure compliance. If Garage determines that any factory has violated this Code, Garage may either terminate its business relationship or require the factory to implement a corrective action plan. If corrective action is advised but not taken, Garage will suspend placement of future orders and may terminate current production.