Making Life Better, Together The SC Johnson Supplier Code of Conduct Our Commitment A Letter from our Chairman and CEO For more than 125 years, SC Johnson has worked to make life better for families around the world. We do this through the innovation and quality of our products, the environmental and social responsibility that guides our actions, and the positive impact we work to have in the communities where we operate. Fundamental to achieving this goal is our commitment to integrity in all our business activities and interactions. Supporting human rights, adhering to laws and regulations — these are non-negotiable for SC Johnson. As a family company, there’s nothing more important than treating people fairly and with respect, and living up to the expectations of future generations. We are guided by our principles and we expect SC Johnson suppliers to share this commitment to doing what’s right. H. Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO Who Is SC Johnson? We are a family company that employs people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. Our trusted brands include GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the United States and beyond, as well as AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR. MUSCLE® and RIDSECT® outside the United States. ® S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Supplier Code of Conduct 2 www.scjohnson.com Making Life Better, Together The SC Johnson Supplier Code of Conduct SC Johnson works every day to produce innovative, high quality products that make life better for families. We strive for excellence and continuous improvement in the work- place. And, we work diligently to uphold our responsibility to the environment and the communities where we operate. As a leading global corporate citizen, we are committed to delivering on this mission while living up to the principles in This We Believe, which outlines our commitment to helping make every place in which the company operates better because we are there. (Read This We Believe at www.scjohnson.com/principles.) The Intent of this Supplier Code of Conduct SC Johnson believes in making every place where we operate better, because we have been there. Wherever we operate, we are committed to respect- ing people and supporting universal human rights, adhering to local laws and regulations, contributing positively to our communities, and minimizing our impact on the environment. Our operations worldwide are guided by these principles and we expect our suppliers, contract manufacturers, contractors, vendors and other business relations and providers of goods or services, collectively, the “suppliers,” to share this ethic and commitment. This Supplier Code of Conduct, or “Code,” specifies the requirements for SC Johnson suppliers and we require all of our suppliers to comply with it. The Code also sets out aspirations for our longer-term suppliers to be working towards with us. We reserve the right to terminate any contracts and our business relationship with any supplier that does not meet the requirements of this Code. S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Supplier Code of Conduct 3 www.scjohnson.com About the SC Johnson Supplier Code SC Johnson’s Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the company’s expectations for its suppliers in four key pillar areas: Human Rights Safety, Health Sustainability Business Ethics and Labor and Environment FOUR KEY PILLARS In establishing this Code, SC Johnson reviewed SC Johnson is a member of AIM-Progress and the Global and considered the principles outlined in recognized Social Compliance Programme (GSCP), collaborations standards and guidelines, including: between major consumer goods companies that work toward harmonizing supply chain activities and mini- • The Global Social Compliance Programme mizing the impact on suppliers. Reference Code – http://www.gscpnet.com/ working-plan/step-1-reference-code.html We are partnering with Suppliers Ethical Data Exchange • The International Labour Organization’s 1998 (SEDEX) to identify, assess and manage the social and Declaration on Fundamental Principles and ethical risk in our supply chain. We intend to focus on Rights at Work – www.ilo.org/declaration/ the areas of greatest risk and greatest potential benefit. We will work with our suppliers to mitigate these risks. • The United Nations’ Global Compact – www.unglobalcompact.org/ If a supplier fails to comply with any aspect of the Code, that supplier must immediately advise SC Johnson of the • The United Nations’ Universal Declaration of violation and implement immediate corrective actions. Human Rights – www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/ SC Johnson reserves the right to terminate any contracts We support the efforts of such organizations which and its business relationship with any supplier that does seek to improve working and environmental conditions, not meet the requirements of our Code. and we encourage our suppliers to promote these same standards. Continued on next page. S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Supplier Code of Conduct 4 www.scjohnson.com About the SC Johnson Supplier Code (continued) Expectations All SC Johnson suppliers must comply with the Code and any other provision of a particular contract, SC Johnson Supplier Code of Conduct. We understand the contract provision will govern and control. that suppliers may have their own rules of conduct, • Suppliers must also stay up-to-date with best practices. but we expect suppliers to ensure that the SC Johnson We expect that in the pursuit of best practices and Supplier Code is communicated to, and complied with, continuous improvement, SC Johnson’s own business throughout their supply chain. practices and expectations will evolve with changing We expect that SC Johnson suppliers will maintain the market conditions, industry practices and other relevant highest standards of conduct and, in alignment with factors. Suppliers are expected to comply with the SC Johnson’s ethics and commitment, pursue best latest version of the Code that is posted online or practices and continuous improvements in the areas otherwise provided directly to suppliers. addressed by the four pillars. • Suppliers must maintain all documentation and records This means: needed to demonstrate compliance with the standards in the Code, and make these documents and records • SC Johnson suppliers must comply with all laws available for SC Johnson or its designated auditors and regulations — whether now in place or enacted/ upon request. modified in the future — that apply to their operations. • Suppliers must submit to audits or inspections • If the Code establishes standards of conduct that by SC Johnson personnel and/or independent third are higher or more restrictive than applicable laws parties, covering labor and employment practices and regulations, then compliance with such laws and the other matters addressed in our Code, with and regulations is not sufficient and suppliers must or without prior notice. in addition comply with the Code. • Upon request, suppliers must certify their respective • If SC Johnson and a supplier have a written contract compliance with this Code to SC Johnson. with terms that contain more specific provisions, the Code is not meant to supersede such provisions. To • Suppliers must comply with all current and future the extent there is any inconsistency between this sourcing policies of SC Johnson. See page 8. Have a Concern? Supporting human rights and adhering to laws and regulations are fundamental to SC Johnson. If you have a concern about an SC Johnson supplier relating to matters covered in this Code, the best first step would be to talk with your SC Johnson contact. However, if for any reason you would prefer to report your concern to SC Johnson anonymously, you can do so by calling our Ethics and Compliance Hotline. Your call will be answered by a third-party hotline operator and an interviewer will document the details of your report. The reporting hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is confidential. Issues reported will be forwarded to the SC Johnson Law Department for follow-up. • For calls in the United States or Canada, you can reach the Ethics and Compliance Hotline at 877-883-6676. • For calls outside the United States or Canada, go to www.scjohnson.com/SupplyChainTransparency to determine the country-specific number to dial. Please note that the Ethics and Compliance Hotline is only for use reporting concerns related to the requirements and expectations described in this Code. For any other communication, please use your regular means of contacting the company. The hotline is only for reporting Code-related issues. S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Supplier Code of Conduct 5 www.scjohnson.com OUR STANDARDS Human Rights and Labor Fundamental to SC Johnson’s This We Believe statement caste, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, of principles is the belief, stated by Herbert F. Johnson, Sr. national origin, age, mental or physical disability, health in 1927, that “The goodwill of people is the only enduring conditions or diseases, pregnancy, religion, union thing in any business. It is the sole substance. The rest membership, marital status, veteran status or political is shadow.” opinion/affiliation. No employee shall be subject to any This compels us to act with integrity at all times and to physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment respect the dignity of each person as an individual human or abuse by another employee or anyone acting as being who deserves