Supplier Code of Conduct
Introduction
easyHotel is a responsible business and we take great pride in our culture of integrity and the way we conduct business, remaining committed to the environment and communities in which we operate in. Our Supplier Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”) sets out how suppliers should behave in the marketplace and handle various legal and ethical matters.
We appreciate that our suppliers play a vital role in upholding easyHotel’s distinguished reputation and expect our suppliers to adhere to the Code of Conduct and ensure that its officers, employees and contractors also comply with similar standards. Failure to adhere to this Code of Conduct may threaten the business relationship, but we are confident that together we will continue to meet the high standards expected of a leading member of the hotel business community.
1. Law and Regulation
easyHotel expects all suppliers to comply with all laws and regulations applicable to it and its operations, including law and regulation relating to business conduct, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
2. Business Integrity and Bribery
easyHotel expects all suppliers to act honestly and engage in market activities without bribery, coercion or corruption. All suppliers must comply with all aspects of the Bribery Act 2010 (or other relevant national law). Suppliers are prohibited from giving or receiving gifts or financial remuneration with the intention of obtaining or retaining business or a business advantage.
3. Safe Workplace and Working Conditions
Suppliers will provide a clean, safe and harassment-free workplace that implements appropriate health and safety policies and meets applicable legal standards or industry workplace standards.
4. Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
Suppliers will strictly prohibit any and all forms of exploitation, slavery, child abuse, or human trafficking in its operations and supply chain. easyHotel expects all suppliers to ensure they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (or other relevant national law) and carry out an ongoing risk assessment of modern slavery within all its workforce as well as its supply chains.
5. Environmental Impact
Suppliers shall reduce the environmental impact of their business activities, goods and services, and take actions to reduce their carbon footprint.
6. Equality and Diversity
easyHotel expects all suppliers to ensure fair treatment, equality, and diversity in the workplace in relation to recruitment, renumeration, promotion and progression.
7. Sanctions
Suppliers shall take all necessary steps to ensure that it does not conduct business with a business or individual that is subject to sanctions (on the US, UK, EU or UN sanctions list).
8. Equal Opportunities
easyHotel expects all suppliers to provide equal opportunities in hiring and all other aspects of employment. Suppliers must comply with the Equality Act 2010 (or other relevant national law) and are strictly prohibited from direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy/maternity and marriage/civil partnership.
easyHotel may require suppliers to confirm adherence with this Code of Conduct.