CODE OF CONDUCT & POLICIES

What is a Code of Conduct

FFC CONDUCT:
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) is a responsible corporate enterprise
following and complying with all the applicable laws, rules and regulations issued
by the regulators and governing bodies from time to time.
Guiding principles are outlined for compliance by all who are associated with FFC.

OBJECTIVE
FFC aims at maintaining the organizational culture that promotes transparency
and accountability through honesty, integrity, and diligence in dealing with
employees, customers, financial markets, government, regulatory authorities, and
other stakeholders.

SCOPE
This code is obligatory, both morally as well as legally and is equally applicable to
all the Directors and employees of the Company.
We intend to follow the highest business ethics and standards of conduct.
It is obligatory for all to act responsibly; that is, to be honest, trustworthy,
conscientious, and dedicated to the highest standards of ethical business practices
and conduct.
 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1) Gender Equality
The Company shall strictly maintain and promote gender equality without
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, familial status, age,
disability etc.
Equal opportunities for employees in professional growth will be afforded to all
irrespective of any gender or racial / religious biases.
2) Compliance to Law/ Policies
We shall not make, recommend, or cause any action, contract, agreement,
investment, expenditure, or transaction known or believed to be in
violation of any law, regulation, or corporate / Company policy.
3) Exercise of Authority
We shall not use our respective positions / authority to force, induce, coerce,
harass, intimidate, or in any manner influence any person, including
subordinates, to provide any favors, gift, or benefit, whether financial or
otherwise, to ourselves or others.
We shall remain refuted to any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for any purposes.
4) Business Dealings
In business dealings with suppliers, contractors, consultants, customers, and
government entities, we shall not provide or offer to provide, any gratuity,
favor, or other benefit.
All business dealings shall be conducted strictly on an arm’s length basis.
We shall not engage in outside business activities, either directly or indirectly,
with a customer, vendor, supplier, or agent of the Company, or engage in
business activities which are inconsistent with, or contrary to, the business
activities of the Company.
We shall deal with our business partners, suppliers, and customers honestly at
the same time protecting the Company’s confidential information, trade
secrets and business interests.
5) Personal Relationship
All of us shall exercise utmost care in looking after business interests of the
Company under situations in which a pre-existing personal relationship
exists between an individual and any third party or Government employee
or official of an agency with whom the Company has an existing or potential
business relationship.
Where there is any doubt as to the propriety of the relationship, the individual
shall report the relationship to management so as to avoid even the
appearance of impropriety.
6) Health and Safety
We shall set a goal oriented to the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
(HSEQ) Management System; derived from Industry Best Practices and
International Standard.
Every employee should: -
Observe all applicable health and safety rules and practices.
Promptly report any unhealthy or unsafe conditions or threatening or violent
behavior.
Follow all security measures and guidelines for a safe work environment.
Know what to do in an emergency and cooperate during the practice of
emergency drills.
7) Protection of Property
We shall not use or disclose the Company’s trade secret, proprietary or
confidential information gained in the performance of Company duties as a
means of making private profit, gain, or benefit.
We shall protect the Company’s property, plant premises, supplies (all kinds),
production equipment and products.
Reporting of Illegal/ Unethical Conduct
We shall implement a strict policy for “whistleblowing” and protection against
retaliation.
Employees shall be encouraged to report any unethical behavior, violation of
laws, rules, regulations, company policies and procedures or code of
conduct to the respective committee.
8) Stakeholders
Stakeholders are valuable equal partners for us with whom a long term, fair
and trustworthy relationship is built.
9) Reputation
We shall maintain the reputation of the company as a valuable asset and
consciousness of our reputation shall prevail in our words and deeds.
10) Dedication to Quality
Our quality policy is an integral part of our business philosophy, and we are
committed to providing total customer satisfaction.
11) Protection of Environment
We shall abide by all applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations
including environmental quality standards.
We shall encourage all employees to recognize and promptly report any
situation posing potential or actual environmental hazard.
12) Contribution to Society
We shall enhance and create value for society’s social initiatives.
We shall create lasting change in communities through programs designed and
implemented in the light of Sustainable Development Goals, which include
Commitment to implement universal principles of human rights, labor
standards, environmental protection, anti-corruption, key education,
health, environmental, social, and humanitarian issues, investments in
communities and empowering farmer’s community to ensure food security.

FFC POLICIES:
1) It is the policy of FFC to follow the highest business ethics and standards of
conduct. It is the obligation of every one of us to act responsibly; that is, to
be honest, trustworthy, conscientious, and dedicated to the highest
standards of ethical business practices.
2) The Company’s reputation and its actions as a legal entity depend on the
conduct of its directors and employees. Each one of us must endeavor to
 act according to the highest ethical standards and to be aware of and abide
by applicable laws.
3) We all must ensure that our personal conduct is above reproach and
complies with the highest standards of conduct and business ethics and
have the obligation to ensure that the conduct of those who work around
us complies with these standards. The Company’s Code of Business Ethics
and Code of Conduct will be enforced at all levels fairly and without
prejudice.
4) This code to which the Company is committed in maintaining the highest
standards of conduct and ethical behavior is obligatory, both morally as well
as legally and is equally applicable to all the directors and employees of the
Company who all have been provided with a personal copy.