Supplier Code of Ethics - One Standard, Applied Globally
Supplier Code of Ethics - One Standard, Applied Globally
Every supplier, farmer, and distributor we work with must uphold the
highest ethical standards — tailored to the laws and regulations of each region.
Every supplier, farmer, and distributor we work with must uphold the
highest ethical standards — tailored to the laws and regulations of each region.
Legal Compliance
Suppliers must follow global laws
+
Zoiko’s framework
Regional Enforcement
geography
Human Dignity
pay are non-negotiable
Legal Compliance
Suppliers must follow global laws
+
Zoiko’s framework
Regional Enforcement
Specific rules apply by
geography
Human Dignity
Workers’ rights, safety, and fair pay are
non-negotiable
Core Principles
Applied everywhere, adapted locally
Applied everywhere, adapted locally
Integrity
Honest business practices
and ethical conduct
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility
and resource conservation
Fair Labor
Safe working conditions and fair compensation
Transparency
Open communication and
reporting
Partnership
Long-term collaborative
relationships
Safety & Quality
Food safety and product
quality standards
Regional Enforcement
Frameworks: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), OSHA labor laws, FDA food safety.
Enforcement: Any bribery or falsified FDA compliance – immediate termination + reporting to U.S. regulators.
Supplier Obligation: Annual
FDA/HACCP audit certification.
Frameworks:African Union Anti-Corruption Convention, national labor codes, emerging carbon standards.
Enforcement:Child or forced labor = zero tolerance → immediate termination + NGO/regulatory reporting.
Supplier Obligation: Annual
FDA/HACCP audit certification.
Frameworks:EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD), GDPR, EU Packaging & Waste Directive.
Enforcement:GDPR breaches = financial penalties, supplier contracts revoked.
Supplier Obligation: Packaging aligned with EU law (Zoiko 2028 roadmap).
Frameworks: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), OSHA labor laws, FDA food safety.
Enforcement: Misrepresentation in customs or export packaging = suspension + regional legal escalation.
Supplier Obligation:Alignment with APAC packaging rules (plastic phase-outs).
Frameworks:EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD), GDPR, EU Packaging & Waste Directive.
Enforcement: Breaches referred to FSSAI, risk of permanent blacklisting from Zoiko supply chain.
Supplier Obligation: FSSAI certification mandatory for all Indian exports.
Frameworks: Mexico General Climate Law, Brazil Anti-Corruption Law, Colombian Labor Code.
Enforcement: Any environmental violation → corrective action within 90 days or contract termination.
Supplier Obligation: Proof of carbon reduction alignment with Zoiko Net Zero 2040.
Frameworks: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), OSHA labor laws, FDA food safety.
Enforcement: Any bribery or falsified FDA compliance = immediate termination + reporting to U.S. regulators.
Supplier Obligation: Annual FDA/HACCP audit certification.
Frameworks: India National Action Plan on Climate Change, China's ETS, ASEAN Plastics Pact.
Zoiko Advantage: 2028 packaging milestone ensures compliance with India/EU export packaging laws.
ROI: $30M+ savings from import/export readiness.
Framework: EU Green Deal (Net Zero 2050), EU ETS Emissions Trading Scheme, Packaging & Waste Directive.
Zoiko Advantage: Early renewable adoption + agritech farmer empowerment programs.
ROI: Builds supply resilience while reducing volatility.
Frameworks: Mexico General Climate Law, Colombia Climate Change Law, Brazil National Plan for Carbon Neutrality.
Zoiko Advantage: Net Zero aligned to secure government tenders + retail distribution.
Risk: Avoids €50M+ in carbon penalties and landfill fines.
Frameworks: Mexico General Climate Law, Colombia Climate Change Law, Brazil National Plan for Carbon Neutrality.
Zoiko Advantage: Net Zero aligned to secure government tenders + retail distribution.
Risk: Avoids €50M+ in carbon penalties and landfill fines.
Supplier Responsibilities
Global Requirements
- Sign Zoiko's Code of Ethics
- Submit to audits
- Maintain HACCP/ISO standards
Local Requirements
- Show certification under applicable regional authority
- FDA, FSSAI, EU regulators, AU agencies, etc.
Annual Renewal
- Suppliers re-certify compliance every year
- Regional addendum required
Enforcement & Compliance
Enforcement & Compliance
Breaches escalate under Delaware law (parent company jurisdiction)
Local breaches prosecuted under regional laws
Anonymous reporting available through the Whistleblower Portal
Enforcement & Compliance
Enforcement & Compliance
Breaches escalate under Delaware law (parent company jurisdiction)
Local breaches prosecuted under regional laws
Anonymous reporting available through the Whistleblower Portal
Breaches escalate under Delaware law (parent company jurisdiction)
Local breaches prosecuted under regional laws
Anonymous reporting available through the Whistleblower Portal
Case Applications
EU Supplier
Failed to comply with packaging directive→ corrective plan within 6months or contract loss.
African Supplier
Audit finds underage labor → immediate termination + NGO referral.
US Supplier
Attempted to bribe procurement manager → termination + FCPA reporting.
EU Supplier
Failed to comply with packaging directive→ corrective plan within 6months or contract loss.
African Supplier
Audit finds underage labor → immediate termination + NGO referral.