Values & EthicsUpdated a year ago

Statement of Our Values & Aspirations from Our Founder & CEO

As DefineMe grows and becomes a global business, we understand that we have a deep responsibility to respect Human Rights and comply with international laws. DefineMe’s beliefs and values have and always will guide the attitudes, behaviors, and decisions of all DefineMe employees and consultants everywhere as we interact with each other and our customers, partners, and suppliers, as well as the communities where we work and live. This Human Rights and Labor Standards Policy is part of our commitment to these values, as it seeks to ensure that all employees and non-employee workers are treated with the dignity, fairness, and respect they deserve.

I will try to do everything I can to ensure that all of us at DefineMe maintain our standards of conduct and our respect for each other, by setting a personal example and taking a proactive interest in our performance as individuals and as a team. I’m confident that all our employees at DefineMe Fragrance will do the same.

Our Code of Conduct & Ethics

DefineMe’s Code of Conduct and Ethics is communicated to all employees and is posted on our website. The purpose of the Code is to ensure that all DefineMe employees and those acting on our behalf are aware of the standards of ethical behavior and integrity in all business dealings that are required of management and staff. These standards reduce our business risk and support the development of trust and positive relationships with all business associates, colleagues and partners.

Our Workplace Practices

At DefineMe, we strive to recruit and retain employees who will pursue our business strategy with ethical conduct and integrity in a way that is consistent with our values. Our commitment to our employees is to respect and uphold their rights in all aspects of their employment and engagement with DefineMe. Our approach to creating an ethical working environment stems from a basic appreciation and respect for core internationally accepted labor standards. These employee rights are encompassed in the globally ratified International Labor Organization’s Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which we support.

Employee Rights

We believe that employees should know their rights with respect to their employment with our Company. Employees join DefineMe out of their own free will and in full agreement with the proposed terms and conditions. We do not require any employee to remain in employment for any period of time against his or her will or use practices that restrict any employee’s ability to terminate employment. We do not engage in forced labor in any way, and we do not employ children in any part of our business operations. As a minimum, DefineMe employees are rewarded in accordance with laws and regulations governing salaries and benefits in each state and country in which we operate. Furthermore, we respect the right of employees to open communication and human and equitable treatment. We maintain open and direct communication with our employees and encourage their full participation in our business. We provide updates to employees about business activities and results, and all other matters which affect them or may help them perform their roles more effectively. During the course of employment, management is committed to responding to all questions or grievances raised by employees relating to terms and conditions, rights, and any other matters of concern.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, & Inclusion

We strive to maintain an inclusive work culture in which each employee feels respected and valued and has the opportunity to develop and grow in line with business needs and personal aspirations. We offer all individuals an equal opportunity to join the company and to progress within the company according to performance and potential. We embrace employees from all possible backgrounds representing different dimensions of diversity which include gender, race, color, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, socio-economic conditions, and other aspects of diversity. We aim to ensure that our workplace is free of all forms of discrimination, harassment, violence, and other behaviors which might negatively impact the workplace experience, such as alcohol or substance abuse.

Employee Health & Safety

DefineMe aims to provide all employees with a workplace that is healthy and safe, and free from all known health and safety risks. We observe all laws and regulations regarding employee safety and safe working practices.

Human Rights in Our Supply Chain

We aim to uphold the human rights of all those involved in or affected by our business activities, and in particular, of the employees engaged in our supply chain. This is not only the right thing to do, but it also helps protect our business from risk. We are guided by our respect for internationally recognized human rights, which include those set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Labor Organization’s Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We uphold all applicable laws in all countries in which we operate, and more importantly, we are willing to choose to go beyond the law where relevant in order to do the right thing and treat all those with whom we interact with respect and dignity.

Supplier Engagement & Contract Operations

We work with outsourced vendors for the supply of some of our products and components which are manufactured and assembled to our specifications. We strive to have our outsourced vendors and key suppliers confirm that they observe the following practices which protect labor rights and human rights:

Respect for their employees and treating those employees with dignity, applying humane, decent, and fair practices.

Encourage diversity and avoidance of discrimination in the workplace.

Declare support for freely chosen employment and prohibit any form of forced labor.

Prohibit child labor under the legal age permitted by law in the country of operation.

Act in accordance with working hours as defined by local laws.

Observe laws and regulations relating to health and safety of employees.

Compensate employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Provide formal grievance mechanisms for employees to voice their concerns and receive appropriate acknowledgment without fear of retaliation.

Source & Supply

We aim to source all the materials used in our supply chain for the manufacture of our products in a way that upholds human rights. We expect our suppliers to engage in responsible sourcing practices, using verified sources where possible.