This statement is provided in accordance with the requirements of the California Civil Code Section 1714.43, or the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010.
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (“IPG”) has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to it and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates, which can be found at https://www.itape.com/en/confidential-ethics-line. This Code of Conduct includes policies requiring compliance with law, which include laws concerning human trafficking and slavery. By agreeing to our vendor and supplier agreements, our vendors and suppliers further certify that products supplied to IPG comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking of the countries in which they are doing business. If we were to determine that an employee or contractor has violated a law regarding slavery and human trafficking, this would constitute grounds for termination of the employment or supply relationship.
IPG has not engaged in verification or conducted audits of product supply chains or suppliers to evaluate and address risks of human trafficking and slavery. IPG has not used a third party to verify compliance or address the risk of human trafficking and slavery. IPG has not adopted formal internal accountability standards and procedures for non-compliance and has not provided company employees and management, who have direct responsibility for supply chain management, training on human trafficking and slavery.