Sustainability – DFA US Inc.

Environmental Responsibility

At DFA US Inc. we take our impact on the environment seriously and do what we can to minimize our footprint while still manufacturing quality products for our customers.

Our efforts include:

Recycling office paper
Recycling used packaging boxes & cardboard
Proper disposal of chemical byproduct and manufacturing material waste
Reusable bottle supplied to employees

DFA US Inc. Supplier Sustainability Policy

DFA US believes that how we operate as a company, and as individuals, is based on our core values. (Innovative, Experienced and Committed) This leads our customers and business partners to do business with us, and the best talent to join us in working for DFA US.

We consider a strong relationship with our suppliers to be key to ensuring our mutual success. This DFA US Supplier Sustainability Policy (the “Policy”) identifies certain of our expectations of our suppliers to be followed in their business dealings with DFA US.

This Policy applies to any third party that provides goods or services to DFA US, including but not limited to production parts and materials as well as their subcontractors.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

DFA US conducts business with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. A commitment to integrity is critical to how we conduct business and maintain our outstanding reputation in the communities in which we do business.

Legal Compliance

DFA US is committed to complying with all applicable legal requirements. Suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable legal requirements and prevent incidents or conditions that might result in a violation of the law.

Preventing Bribery and Corruption

DFA US conducts business ethically throughout the world. DFA US prohibits suppliers from giving or promising to give anything of value to any third party for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, or to otherwise induce them to act improperly.

Human Rights and Working Conditions

(Innovative, Experienced and Committed). These are DFA US core values and the foundation of our long-term success. As part of our commitment, we support and promote human rights throughout our operations, our communities in which we operate, and our global supply chain.

DFA US Code of Conduct outlines our social responsibility principles and respect for human dignity, including with respect to topics such as collective bargaining and the freedom of association, as well as prohibitions of child labor, forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking. We expect our suppliers to develop their own policies that align with DFA US’s Policy.

Further, providing safe working conditions is one of our highest priorities with respect to human health and welfare. Suppliers shall comply with health and safety management system international standards. Suppliers are expected to share DFA US’s commitments by developing and implementing their own programs focused on worker safety and well-being.

Responsible Sourcing of Materials and Product Sustainability

We source responsibly and take steps to ensure that materials used in our products do not directly or indirectly provide funding for conflicts or human rights abuses. We expect the same from our suppliers.

We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding ethical material sourcing, including those with respect to raw materials and production processes.

We expect our suppliers to adopt best practices not only limited to production processes and securing the supply of materials and components, but also addressing environmental, social, and product safety aspects.

Animal Welfare

DFA US’s commitment to the highest standards for ethical behavior extends to the treatment of animals. We require compliance with all legal requirements, as applicable, and we expect our suppliers to implement industry-leading policies and practices related to the ethical treatment of animals.

Environmental Sustainability

DFA US’s definition of sustainability is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This means being aware of our impact and understanding how this affects the world around us. Our mission is to reduce our impact while increasing the profitability and longevity of our company.

We expect our suppliers to support DFA US’s environmental sustainability goals by complying with all applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations while also using resources wisely. Suppliers must comply with and be certified to all applicable environmental management system international standards. (e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent). Suppliers are expected to align with DFA US’s commitments by developing and implementing their own environmental sustainability program focused on conservation of natural resources, including but not limited to:

Carbon Reduction
Energy Efficiency
Reduced Water Usage
Air Quality Improvement
Recyclability and Waste Reduction
Hazardous Material and Chemical Management and Control
Protecting Biodiversity
Employee and Supplier Training ‍

Implementation of Sustainability Standards in the Supply Chain

DFA US suppliers and all their subcontractors must abide by the requirements of this Policy, including identifying risks within their supply chains and taking appropriate measures to address them.

Audit and Corrective Action Process

DFA US reserves the right to conduct audits to ensure compliance with these requirements and to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier, should the supplier violate, fail to correct, or have a pattern of violating this, Policy.

Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting

We comply with all applicable legal requirements and work to prevent incidents or conditions that might result in a violation of the law. We monitor our operations and our suppliers for potential violations and act if violations occur, up to and including termination of employment or contract.

Employees, suppliers, and business partners can make anonymous reports in their respective language via a call, e-mail, online website, or regular mail. DFA US requires its suppliers to make this reporting resource available to its employees and upstream supply chain, with consideration for individuals with limited access and disabilities.

We have a strong anti-retaliation policy and will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who in good faith raises a concern, reports misconduct, or participates in an investigation.

Environmental Responsibility

At DFA US Inc. we take our impact on the environment seriously and do what we can to minimize our footprint while still manufacturing quality products for our customers.

Our efforts include:

Recycling office paper

Recycling used packaging boxes & cardboard

Proper disposal of chemical byproduct and manufacturing material waste

Reusable bottle supplied to employees

DFA US Inc. Supplier Sustainability Policy

DFA US believes that how we operate as a company, and as individuals, is based on our core values. (Innovative, Experienced and Committed) This leads our customers and business partners to do business with us, and the best talent to join us in working for DFA US.

We consider a strong relationship with our suppliers to be key to ensuring our mutual success. This DFA US Supplier Sustainability Policy (the “Policy”) identifies certain of our expectations of our suppliers to be followed in their business dealings with DFA US.

This Policy applies to any third party that provides goods or services to DFA US, including but not limited to production parts and materials as well as their subcontractors.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

DFA US conducts business with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. A commitment to integrity is critical to how we conduct business and maintain our outstanding reputation in the communities in which we do business.

Legal Compliance

DFA US is committed to complying with all applicable legal requirements. Suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable legal requirements and prevent incidents or conditions that might result in a violation of the law.

Preventing Bribery and Corruption

DFA US conducts business ethically throughout the world. DFA US prohibits suppliers from giving or promising to give anything of value to any third party for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, or to otherwise induce them to act improperly.

Human Rights and Working Conditions

(Innovative, Experienced and Committed). These are DFA US core values and the foundation of our long-term success. As part of our commitment, we support and promote human rights throughout our operations, our communities in which we operate, and our global supply chain.

Responsible Sourcing of Materials and Product Sustainability

We source responsibly and take steps to ensure that materials used in our products do not directly or indirectly provide funding for conflicts or human rights abuses. We expect the same from our suppliers.

We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding ethical material sourcing, including those with respect to raw materials and production processes.

We expect our suppliers to adopt best practices not only limited to production processes and securing the supply of materials and components, but also addressing environmental, social, and product safety aspects.

Animal Welfare

DFA US’s commitment to the highest standards for ethical behavior extends to the treatment of animals. We require compliance with all legal requirements, as applicable, and we expect our suppliers to implement industry-leading policies and practices related to the ethical treatment of animals.

Environmental Sustainability

Carbon Reduction

Energy Efficiency

Reduced Water Usage

Air Quality Improvement

Recyclability and Waste Reduction

Hazardous Material and Chemical Management and Control

Protecting Biodiversity

Employee and Supplier Training ‍

Implementation of Sustainability Standards in the Supply Chain

DFA US suppliers and all their subcontractors must abide by the requirements of this Policy, including identifying risks within their supply chains and taking appropriate measures to address them.

Audit and Corrective Action Process

DFA US reserves the right to conduct audits to ensure compliance with these requirements and to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier, should the supplier violate, fail to correct, or have a pattern of violating this, Policy.

Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting

We comply with all applicable legal requirements and work to prevent incidents or conditions that might result in a violation of the law. We monitor our operations and our suppliers for potential violations and act if violations occur, up to and including termination of employment or contract.

We have a strong anti-retaliation policy and will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who in good faith raises a concern, reports misconduct, or participates in an investigation.