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 2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
APPENDIX C: RIVERWATER HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY
APPENDIX D
RIVERWATER HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY
STATEMENT OF CONDUCT
Riverwater Partners commits to conduct business in an ethical and sustainable way, respecting employees, customers, and society. Riverwater will adhere to all laws and regulations, and go above and beyond, if necessary, to meet our commitment.
Our specific policies have been formulated after consultation with stakeholders, and in consideration of the UNGP on Human Rights. They have been communicated with and agreed to by Riverwater personnel and their adherence will be overseen by our Founder and Advisory Board.
CUSTOMERS QUALITY ASSURANCE
Riverwater commits to treating our customers with honesty, integrity and fairness.
PRIVACY/SECURITY
Riverwater does not disclose or sell information about our current or former clients to any third parties, except in the following circumstances: (1) To companies that are necessary in order to service our clients’ accounts; (2) as required by regulatory authorities or law enforcement officials who have jurisdiction over Riverwater Partners, or (3) as otherwise required by law. To protect personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION
Riverwater believes in complete transparency with respect to client fees and performance reporting.
EMPLOYEES
HUMAN RIGHTS
Riverwater commits to respecting human rights at all levels, and aligns with the United Nations Guiding Principles and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Riverwater conforms to the standards established in the ILO, and specifically commits to zero tolerance of child labor, forced labor, and modern slavery, and respect for the right to freedom of association in our own operations and within our suppliers. We treat all people with respect and dignity and expect everyone to adopt a sense of personal responsibility.
Riverwater does not tolerate discrimination due to origin, nationality, religion, race, gender, age, physical condition, sexual orientation, or engage in or permit any kind of harassment based on any of the above or for any other reason. If an employee believes he/she has been the subject of discrimination or harassment, he/she is entitled to due process, including legal remedy. Riverwater
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