Cartamundi, together with its subsidiaries (*1) and affiliates, strives to conduct its business in a sustainable way, with high ethical and industry standards in the communities where we live and work and seeks that its vendors, suppliers, and licensees behave in the same way. Cartamundi has long recognized concerns about quality, security, human rights, work conditions and the environment.

We continuously seek to improve and positively influence the work environment of those involved in the production process of our cards and games. Cartamundi wants its consumers to have confidence that the products and services of Cartamundi, its vendors, suppliers and licensees are produced according to the principles set forth herein and are not made under inhumane or exploitative conditions.

Implementing the Supplier Code of Conduct allows Cartamundi to ensure that its entire supply chain understands and complies with Cartamundi's requirements defined in this document. Participation in this program and adherence to these principles are mandatory for the entire supply chain.

1) Environmental impact: Cartamundi is committed to meeting or exceeding the requirements of all applicable rules and regulations regarding environmental protection and taking the necessary measures to prevent environmental degradation. We adopt strong ecological programs and practices that include:

2) Respect the international recommendations and conventions: We uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labor Organization, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Rights of the Child and Principles business, UN and ILO Conventions which include:

a) Forced labor: There will not be any form of forced, bonded (including debt bondage), involuntary or exploitative prison, trafficked or slave labor on the supply chain of Cartamundi products and services (*2). All employment, including overtime, shall be voluntary.

b) Child labor: The use of child labor is prohibited. No person shall be employed in an operation that produces materials or products for Cartamundi under 16 years of age (*3) or younger than the age for completing compulsory education in the country of manufacture, where this age is higher.

c) Working hours and compensation to comply with all applicable national and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage laws those consistent with prevailing industry wage standards, if higher. Employee benefits shall be provided according to national and local requirements.

Regular working hours shall not exceed 48 hours per week, with one day off in seven days. Overtime work under necessary business circumstances must be conducted to adequately compensate workers for all work performed beyond regular working hours.

d) Health and safety: All management within the supply chain shall ensure that all employees have a healthy and safe environment, including dormitories where provided. Cartamundi expects all business partners to promote awareness of health and safety issues to their employees, including fire prevention, emergency evacuation, proper use of safety equipment, basic first aid, and proper use and disposal of hazardous waste.

e) Diversity/inclusion: People shall be treated equally, regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, social origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or childbirth, religious or philosophical beliefs, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status or other protected characteristics.

We encourage initiatives that promote a more significant presence of minority groups in companies.

f) Harassment/dignity/respect: Cartamundi treats its employees respectfully and expects all our suppliers' employees to be treated with dignity and respect. No person should be subject to abuse or cruel or unusual disciplinary practices.

g) Freedom of association and collective agreement: Cartamundi recognizes the right of all employees to negotiate collectively and choose [or not] to affiliate with legally sanctioned organizations or associations without unlawful interference. We encourage our supply chain to do the same.

3) Social dialogue and stakeholder engagement: Cartamundi expect a transparent, responsible, and ethical relationship with stakeholders and seeks to promote positive results throughout all its phases, behaving respectfully in each location where the company operates. The commitment to the principles of the Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals must be upheld, making the business more efficient and responsible.

4) Communities: We encourage our supply chain operatives to be volunteers and use their strengths to help the communities where they operate.

5) Attraction and retention: Cartamundi encourages its supply chain to adhere to the human management model based on training, commitment, engagement, and performance to attract, develop, and retain talent.

6) Training and development to improve employee development initiatives. Cartamundi encourages the establishment of training, mentoring and training programs.

7) Integrity, ethics and acceptance of advantages: We will not tolerate our partners conducting business in an unethical, unprofessional, illegal, fraudulent, unfair, questionable or inappropriate manner. This includes taking bribes, kickbacks, practicing money laundering, and human trafficking, or providing gifts, favors or services to obtain a competitive advantage on behalf of Cartamundi. We encourage partners to declare conflicts of interest and report inappropriate conduct, providing a channel for this type of communication and guaranteeing the whistleblower's right to non-retaliation and anonymity. Additionally, Cartamundi maintains a channel where these behaviors can be reported via Cartamundi’s Speak Up webpage or by sending an email to compliance@cartamundi.com.

8. Protection of personal information: The supply chain shall protect the privacy and confidentiality of the personal data of all its stakeholders (employees, customers). Cartamundi protects the privacy and security of this data by taking the necessary and legally required precautions to protect personal data.

9. IP protection: All third-party intellectual property must be protected as your own. All applicable intellectual property laws must be respected. Regular assessments should be carried out to ensure that protection is adequate.

10. Quality and security of product and consumer: Cartamundi produces quality products and follows strict specifications to ensure the health and safety of our consumers, complying with the laws applicable to each location where the products are sold. Cartamundi obtains quality raw materials from reliable suppliers. Our business partners must guarantee the same quality and safety for the materials and products supplied, including the use of materials and chemical products approved by the legislation of the countries where we operate.

11. Conflict minerals: Cartamundi is committed to sourcing components and materials from companies that do not use conflict minerals such as tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, which directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries. Our business partners must guarantee that the supplied materials and products meet this commitment.

12. Monitoring: Cartamundi will have the right to conduct periodic on-site visits to verify ethical, environmental and social conditions, including working and living conditions. While Cartamundi retains its right to terminate its relationship with a vendor, supplier or licensed facility violating these principles, Cartamundi will endeavor to work with the supply chain to resolve any issues discovered during its review or audit promptly. Cartamundi will require the implementation of an acceptable written corrective action plan for any problems found during an audit. Failure to address corrective action plan items may also result in termination of the business relationship.

13. Certification: Cartamundi will require a written statement from business partners regarding compliance with these principles.

14. Compliance with applicable laws: Business partners will comply with the national laws of the country where they are conducting business, any local laws, regulations or standards appropriate to their business and the industry standards which have been established in their location, provided. However, in the event of any conflict between the provisions of any of the preceding laws, regulations, or standards and the requirements of this document, then the provision containing the higher standards shall prevail.

15. Communication of principles: Business partners will communicate these principles to employees in an appropriate oral and written form and will endeavor to educate employees on these principles periodically.

Cartamundi strongly supports and endorses industry efforts and your partners to improve the operations' environmental, ethical, and social conditions. While Cartamundi will retain the right to conduct its audits, participation in the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) CARE program, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and Sedex, including regular audits by an approved audit company, will generally be sufficient.