About UBI
CSR
Good People Good Company
CSR is all about people.
UBI values individual employee who serves our company and believes our people can change the world.
UBI believes the true cost of a product comes not only from the quality of product but the people who produce it.
UBI provides the best workplace environment for our people and monitors it through our own management system.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Ubase International, Inc. as well as all the business partners doing business
with UBI should abide by the following code of conduct:
UBI have own Code of Conduct and our business is built on this code of conduct.
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- Child Labor
- Hire employees based on the local law or in the age of 18 or above, whichever stricter.
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- Working Hours
- Ensure that working hours do not exceed regular and overtime hours allowed under local law and that workers are entitled to at least one day off in every seven-day period.
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- Wages and Benefits
- Provide wages and legal benefits in compliance
with the local law.
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- Humane Treatment
- Treat all employees with dignity and respect.
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- Discrimination
- Respect employees’ cultural and individual differences
and employ based on their ability to perform the task
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- Forced Labor
- Prohibit involuntary labor of any kind, including prison
labor, debt bondage, slave labor or forced labor
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- Freedom of Association
- Respect the right of employees to freely join
organizations or engage in collective bargaining.
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- Environment
- Meet all relevant local and national environmental protection laws, and strive to comply with international environmental protection standards.
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- Health and Safety
- Abide by the health and safety laws and regulations of
respective countries.
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- Subcontracting
- Use only factories that are authorized by our customers
for production.
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- Accountability, Transparency
and Ethics - Manage business with honesty and integrity, adhering to ethical standards that are compatible with the customers.
- Accountability, Transparency
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- Brand Protection
- Abide by our customers’ Brand Protection policy and
respect our customers’ copyrights.
UBI Compliance Team
UBI HQ compliance team directly reports to CEO, and UBI have individual local
compliance team in Vietnam and Philippines.
UBI Compliance management system is based on UBI Code of Conduct, local laws, and the standards and regulations set by our buyers.
We have internal self-audit system to monitor and sustain compliance across all aspects of our operations.
We also conduct regular trainings for our employees, from top to bottom, to ensure all UBI team member
understands and follow our compliance requirements.
Good Practices
- Better Work
- UBI has been a participating in the Better Work program since 2010, undergoing regular assessments to maintain compliance with international labor standards. Better Work brings together governments, global brands, factory owners, unions, and workers to enhance labor conditions in the garment industry while fostering mutually beneficial relationships.
- Higg Index
- UBI’s factories in Vietnam and the Philippines utilize the Higg Index assessments to evaluate their sustainability performance. This program helps factories recognize their environmental impact and develop improvement plans, aligning with UBI’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing. The collected metrics are linked to UBI’s customers who support the Higg Index. Additionally, UBI undergoes verification assessments to meet customer requirements and advance its sustainability goals.
- Sustainability Standards
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OCS, GRS, RCS Certifications
UBI’s headquarters and all factories in Vietnam and the Philippines hold OCS, GRS, and RCS certifications, ensuring transparency in the use of organic and recycled materials. Through continuous training on sustainability standards, UBI factories accurately identify material content, maintain consistency in the supply chain, and actively promote sustainable materials within the textile industry.
- Better Cotton Initiative
- UBI is dedicated to sourcing sustainably grown cotton and has obtained Better Cotton Initiative(BCI) certification. This commitment helps reduce the environmental impact of cotton farming, enhances the livelihoods of local producers, ensures transparency in the supply chain, and contributes to a more sustainable future for both people and the planet.
