Statement on Human Rights

GCP Applied Technologies is committed to the protection and advancement of Human Rights wherever we operate. We are committed to the principles in the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Labour Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This commitment is reflected and fulfilled in our programmes relating to product stewardship and sustainability as well as our policies on ethical business conduct and compliance in legal matters.

Safety

Our top priorities are the health and safety of GCP employees and their families, our customers, and the communities in which we operate as well as the protection of the environment. We set and comply with our own high company standards as well as all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws. While safe behavior is ultimately the responsibility of each of us, GCP provides a safe and healthy workplace and ensures that safety and environmental priorities are incorporated in every aspect of our business.

Child Labour

GCP does not tolerate any form of exploitative child labour as defined in the International Labour Organization Convention 182, Article 3 (Worst Forms of Child Labour). Accordingly, we observe applicable laws regarding the employment of minors and do not employ any young person in such a way as to restrict their educational opportunities or expose them to workplace hazards that are likely to endanger their health or safety.

Forced Labour

GCP does not use indentured, slave, bonded, or other forced involuntary labour and rejects corporal punishment of any kind.

Compensation

GCP pays wages that meet or exceed legal requirements, or where no wage law exists, GCP wages meet or exceed the local industry standard.

Working Hours

GCP complies with industry practices and applicable local, state, national laws regarding working hours.

Harassment and Violence

GCP is committed to a harassment-free workplace and does not tolerate any violence in the workplace.

Non-Discrimination

GCP encourages diversity throughout our operations, and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable employment laws in the recruitment, training, promotion, and compensation of employees.

Freedom of Association

GCP recognises employees' rights and freedoms to join or not join organisations of their own choosing, to associate freely, and to bargain collectively.

Corruption and Bribery

Neither GCP, nor any employee, agent, consultant nor other third party acting on its behalf shall take any action in violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other countries' laws intended to deter corruption and bribery in commercial relations and among government officials and political candidates.

Legal Compliance

At a minimum, GCP complies with applicable local, state and national laws regarding human rights and workers' rights everywhere we operate.