Ethics & Responsible Business

Ethics & Responsible Business Policy

Introduction

At BEAUTYPRO, we are committed to operating with integrity, transparency and responsibility. Our mission is to create innovative, ethical, and sustainable BEAUTYPRO products while respecting people, animals and the planet.

This policy sets out the standards and expectations for employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners to ensure our operations and supply chains reflect our values.

This policy integrates:

• Human Rights & Modern Slavery (MSA 2015)
• Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD)
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles
• Responsible Sourcing & Ethical Trade
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption (UK Bribery Act 2010)
• Animal Welfare & Cruelty-Free commitments

Scope

This policy applies to:

• All BEAUTYPRO employees (permanent, fixed-term, temporary, agency)
• Freelancers, consultants, and contractors
• Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and business partners
• Sub-contractors and sub-suppliers engaged in the production or delivery of products

Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment or business engagement.

Human Rights & Modern Slavery

BEAUTYPRO prohibits all forms of modern slavery, forced, bonded, or child labour. We are committed to:

• Respecting internationally recognised human rights across our operations and supply chains
• Conducting due diligence to identify and mitigate risks
• Ensuring suppliers and partners comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct and Ethical

Trade commitments

• Providing whistleblowing channels to raise concerns confidentially
• Taking corrective action where risks or violations are identified

Suppliers must certify compliance with anti-slavery standards and demonstrate ongoing monitoring of their own supply chains.

Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD)

BEAUTYPRO conducts ongoing HREDD to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to people and the environment.

Our approach includes:

• Risk Mapping: Suppliers, raw materials, and manufacturing processes are assessed for human rights and environmental risks.
• Prioritisation: Focus on severe or systemic risks, even if low probability.
• Integration: Ethical requirements are embedded into contracts, procurement, and product development.
• Monitoring: Audits, third-party verification, and grievance mechanisms are used to track compliance.
• Remediation: Corrective actions are taken where BEAUTYPRO or suppliers contribute to adverse impacts.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

We integrate ESG principles into our operations:

Environmental:

• Sustainable sourcing of ingredients and packaging
• Reducing carbon footprint, energy, water, and waste
• Using recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable packaging

Social:

• Employee wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Community engagement and charitable initiatives
• Ethical supply chains ensuring fair labour practices

Governance & Ethics:

• Transparent reporting and compliance with laws and standards
• Accountability of leadership for ESG integration
• Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, or unethical practices

Responsible Sourcing & Ethical Trade

BEAUTYPRO requires suppliers to:

• Ensure employment is freely chosen and children are not employed
• Provide safe and hygienic working conditions
• Pay fair wages and reasonable working hours
• Respect freedom of association and collective bargaining
• Uphold non-discrimination and prohibit harassment or abuse
• Avoid deforestation, unsustainable commodities, and high-risk sourcing practices
• Comply with all environmental and labour laws

Monitoring: Suppliers may be audited, assessed, and required to implement corrective actions. Persistent non-compliance may result in termination of the business relationship.

Supplier Code of Conduct

All suppliers and partners must:

• Comply with labour laws, health & safety standards, and environmental regulations
• Prohibit forced labour, child labour, and human rights violations
• Conduct business ethically and transparently, with no bribery or corruption
• Protect confidential information and intellectual property
• Support continual improvement in ethical and environmental performance

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

BEAUTYPRO has a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery or corruption:

• Bribery includes offering, giving, requesting, or receiving any advantage to improperly influence a decision
• Applies to employees, agents, suppliers, contractors, and partners
• Gifts, hospitality, and other benefits must be reasonable, proportionate, and documented
• Employees and suppliers must report concerns via whistleblowing channels
• Breaches may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and referral to authorities

Animal Welfare & Cruelty-Free Commitment

BEAUTYPRO ensures that:

• No finished products, formulations, or raw ingredients are tested on animals
• Suppliers certify no animal testing at any stage
• Where animal-derived ingredients are used, suppliers follow recognised welfare standards
• The company is registered with PETA Global Beauty Without Bunnies and The Vegan Society

Reporting & Whistleblowing

Employees and suppliers are encouraged to report:

• Human rights violations
• Environmental or ESG concerns
• Bribery, corruption or unethical conduct

All reports are treated confidentially and whistleblowers are protected from retaliation.

Training & Awareness

• Relevant employees receive training on HREDD, ESG, anti-bribery, and ethical sourcing
• Suppliers are provided with guidance and expected to cascade standards to sub-suppliers

Governance & Accountability

• Senior leadership is accountable for implementing this policy
• Day-to-day oversight lies with the Sustainability & Compliance function
• Policy compliance is monitored regularly, and the document is reviewed at least annually

Continuous Improvement

BEAUTYPRO commits to:

• Reviewing and strengthening this policy in line with evolving legislation and standards
• Engaging stakeholders to enhance responsible business practices
• Encouraging suppliers to improve labour, environmental, and ethical performance

Approval

This policy was approved by the Board of Directors on 28th August 2025

Signed:

David Herdman

Product Development Director BEAUTYPRO Ltd