AMS Supplier Code of Conduct

AMS has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy when it comes to unethical business behavior, such as bribery, corruption and forced labor. We expect all of our suppliers to adhere to similar standards and to conduct their business ethically.

As a supplier, you must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, the requirements set out in this AMS Supplier Code of Conduct and your contractual obligations to us.

This AMS Supplier Code of Conduct defines the main principles underlying your business activities as one of our suppliers.

A. Human rights

As a supplier to AMS, you shall

Respect the personal dignity, privacy and rights of each individual;
Refuse to make any person work against his or her will; and
Prohibit behavior including gestures, language and physical contact, that is sexual, coercive, threatening, abusive or exploitative.

B. Fair labor conditions

You shall ensure fair labor conditions. In particular, you will

Refrain from employment discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, union membership, political affiliation or sexual orientation;
Respect the rights of employees to freely associate and bargain collectively;
Not tolerate or use child labor in any stage of your activities other than in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations;
Not use any forced labor, including but not limited to involuntary prison labor, victims of slavery and human trafficking and allow all employees the choice to leave their employment freely upon reasonable notice;
Compensate employees fairly and follow local wage regulations and / or collective agreements, and where these do not exist, compensate employees so at the minimum they can meet their basic needs;
Ensure that working hours, including overtime, do not exceed applicable legal requirements, and where such requirements do not exist, we recommend that working hours not exceed seventy-two hours per week including overtime; and
Ensure that employees are allowed at least one uninterrupted day off per week.

C. Health, safety and environmental management

You shall provide a safe and healthy workplace for all of your employees and shall conduct your business in an environmentally sustainable way. In particular, you will

Formally appoint a competent person to manage health, safety and environmental programs and improvements;
Establish appropriate organizational structures and procedures for the effective management of health, safety and environmental risks; and
Ensure that all workers are sufficiently aware of these risks and appropriately trained on the implementation of control measures.

D. Business ethics

You shall conduct your business in an ethical manner. In particular, you will

Refrain from any and all forms of corruption, extortion and bribery, and specifically ensure that payments, gifts or other commitments to customers (including AMS employees), government officials and any other party are in compliance with applicable anti-bribery laws;
Adhere to anti-trust and other competition laws;
Disclose to AMS information regarding potential conflicts of interest relating to your activities as an AMS supplier, including disclosure of any financial interest and AMS employee may hold in your business;
Protect all confidential information provided by AMS and our respective business partners;
Respect intellectual property of others, including AMS; and
Adhere to international trade regulations and export control regulations.

E. Secure business

You shall conduct your business in a secure manner. In particular, you will

Implement reasonable measures for minimizing exposure of AMS to security threats such as terrorism, crime, pandemics and natural disasters; and
When visiting or working at AMS locations, follow AMS’s security procedures and report any security concerns to the appropriate AMS channels.

F. Procurement by supplier

You shall procure goods and services in a responsible manner. In particular, you will

Select your own tier one suppliers providing goods or services directly or indirectly to AMS based on them agreeing to adhere to standards comparable to those set forth in this AMS Supplier Code of Conduct; and
When working at AMS locations, only subcontract work with prior consent from AMS.

G. Inspections and corrective actions

In order to ensure and demonstrate compliance with the AMS Supplier Code of Conduct, you shall keep record of all relevant documentation, and provide to us supporting documentation upon request. To verify your compliance, we reserve the right to audit and inspect your operations and facilities, at our own cost and upon reasonable notice, with or without support of a third party. If the results of such an audit or inspection cause us to be of the opinion that you do not comply with this AMS Supplier Code of Conduct, you shall take necessary corrective actions in a timely manner, as directed by us. If you fail to comply with this AMS Supplier Code of Conduct, then we may take action against you, including suspending or terminating your activities as one of our suppliers.

H. Access to remedy

In the context of our business relationship, if your employees believe that the terms of this AMS Supplier Code of Conduct are not adhered to, or that AMS is not acting in accordance with its own AMS Code of Conduct, then we encourage you to raise your concerns via the AMS management reporting channels.