Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Policy

1. Introduction

MIM Apparels Ltd. is committed to conducting business in an ethical, sustainable, and responsible manner. This Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) policy outlines the company’s commitment to upholding high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility. It serves as a framework for all employees, suppliers, and business partners to understand and adhere to our shared values and principles.

2. Core Principles

MIM Apparels is dedicated to the following core principles:

• Respect for Human Rights: We uphold the fundamental human rights of all individuals, including employees, customers, and communities. We are committed to preventing and addressing human rights abuses within our operations and supply chain.
• Labor Standards: We adhere to international labor standards, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and freedom from discrimination and forced labor.
• Environmental Sustainability: We strive to minimize our environmental impact by adopting sustainable practices, conserving resources, and reducing waste.
• Ethical Business Practices: We conduct business with integrity, honesty, and transparency. We reject all forms of corruption, bribery, and unethical competition.
• Supply Chain Responsibility: We work collaboratively with our suppliers to ensure that they share our commitment to responsible business conduct.
• Community Engagement: We contribute positively to the communities in which we operate by supporting social and economic development initiatives.

3. Policy Scope

This RBC policy applies to all employees, directors, and officers of MIM Apparels (Pvt.) Ltd., as well as to our suppliers and business partners. It covers all aspects of our business operations, including but not limited to:

• Human Resources and Labor Practices
• Health, Safety, and Environment
• Supply Chain Management
• Anti-Corruption and Bribery
• Consumer Protection
• Fair Competition
• Community Engagement

4. Human Rights and Labor Standards

• We comply with all applicable national and international labor laws and regulations.
• We prohibit child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
• We provide safe and healthy working conditions.
• We respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
• We pay fair wages and benefits in accordance with local laws and industry standards.
• We prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
• We promote diversity and inclusion.

5. Environmental Sustainability

• We minimize our environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.
• We comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• We promote sustainable sourcing of materials.
• We support initiatives to protect biodiversity and climate change mitigation.

 6. Ethical Business Practices

• We conduct business with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
• We maintain fair and open competition.
• We prohibit bribery, corruption, and extortion.
• We respect intellectual property rights.
• We comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

7. Supply Chain Responsibility

• We select suppliers based on their commitment to responsible business conduct.
• We conduct regular assessments of our suppliers’ performance.
• We support our suppliers in implementing sustainable practices.
• We address any identified supply chain issues promptly and effectively.

8. Community Engagement

• We contribute to the social and economic development of the communities where we operate.
• We support education, healthcare, and other community initiatives.
• We build strong relationships with local stakeholders.

9. Implementation and Monitoring

MIM Apparels will establish procedures for implementing and monitoring this RBC policy. This includes:

• Developing and implementing codes of conduct and policies.
• Conducting regular training and awareness programs for employees.
• Conducting internal and external audits and assessments.
• Reporting on RBC performance to relevant stakeholders.

 10. Grievance Mechanism

MIM Apparels will establish a grievance mechanism to allow employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about potential violations of this policy. All grievances will be investigated promptly and confidentially.

This RBC policy is a living document and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and best practices.