Brooks Sports, Inc (“the Company”) is committed to conducting its business in accordance with the
highest standard of business ethics and respect for human rights, and in compliance with all applicable
laws. We require our suppliers, licensees, distributors and other business partners to meet these high
standards.
While the Company recognizes that different cultural, legal and ethical systems exist in the countries in
which merchandise may be manufactured, this Code of Conduct sets forth certain basic requirements that
all facilities domestic and foreign, whether owned by the Company or our contractors, licensees or other
business partners, must satisfy.
Compliance with Law
The Company requires all manufacturing facilities to operate in conformance with
the requirements of applicable law.
Safety and Health
Conditions throughout the facilities must be safe, clean and meet or exceed
requirements of all applicable laws and regulations regarding safety and health. Workers must be trained
and equipped to perform their jobs safely.
Child Labor
No person shall be employed at an age younger than the age for completing compulsory
schooling in the country of manufacture, or the age consistent with International Labor Organization
guidelines, whichever is greater. All Company authorized facilities must observe all legal requirements
for work of all employees, particularly those pertaining to hours of work and working conditions.
Forced Labor
The use of forced or compulsory, indentured, or bonded labor is prohibited.
Harassment or Abuse
Corporal punishment or other forms of harassment, abuse or coercion, whether
mental or physical, are strictly forbidden.
Discrimination
Discrimination in hiring, pay, promotions, discipline, termination or other terms and
conditions of employment based on personal characteristics, beliefs or other legally protected criteria, is
prohibited.
Working Hours
Except in extraordinary business circumstances, employees shall (i) not be required to
work more than the lesser of (a) 48 hours per week and 12 hours overtime or (b) the limits on regular and
overtime hours allowed by the law of the country of manufacture and (ii) be entitled to at least one day off
in every seven day period.
Wages and Benefits
The Company requires that employees be fairly compensated by providing wages,
including overtime pay, and benefits that meet or exceed all applicable laws and regulations.
Freedom of Association
The Company recognizes and respects the rights of employees to freedom of
association and collective bargaining.
Environmental Compliance
The Company requires compliance with all local laws protecting the
environment. In addition, business should be conducted in a manner that minimizes all waste and
maximizes recycling, and which results in proper storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
Customs Compliance
The Company will comply with all applicable customs laws and establish and
maintain programs to safeguard against the illegal transshipment of products.
Security
The Company will maintain security procedures to guard against the introduction of nonmanifested
cargo (drugs and other contraband) into shipments of our products.
Notice and Record Keeping
This Code of Conduct must be posted in a location accessible to all
employees and visitors (in the appropriate language).
Enforcement
The Company employs internal, as well as third party auditors to ensure compliance with
this code at all locations conducting business for the Company. The Company maintains detailed records
of all facilities to determine compliance with this policy.
Violations
To report suspected violations of this Code of Conduct, contact the Company at P.O. Box
90015, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9015 or call the Human Resource department at 270-781-6400.
