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VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT
Zee Media Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as the "ZEE MEDIA" which expression shall include its subsidiaries, associates, successors and assigns) has established conduct standards for its business related practices that include ethical business practices and regulatory compliance. These standards apply to all ZEE MEDIA employees, directors, and officers. We also expect everyone working on our behalf, including consultants, agents, suppliers and business partners, to adhere to its ethical standards. ZEE MEDIA expects that its vendors will share and embrace this commitment to integrity by complying with and training its employees on the ZEE MEDIA Vendor Code of Conduct.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT
While vendors are independent entities from ZEE MEDIA, the business practices and actions of a vendor, when conducting business with or on behalf of ZEE MEDIA, may significantly impact and reflect upon our Company. Because of this, ZEE MEDIA expects all vendors and their employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Vendors") must conduct their business interactions and activities with integrity and in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of their respective countries and follow our high ethical standards set forth in this Vendor Code of Conduct, while they are conducting business with us or on behalf of ZEE MEDIA.
It is the responsibility of our vendors to understand and adhere to ZEE MEDIA's expectations. Vendors should promptly notify a member of ZEE MEDIA management if and when any situation develops that causes the Vendors to operate in a way that may be in conflict with this Code of Conduct. While ZEE MEDIA Vendors are expected to self-monitor and demonstrate their compliance with this Code of Conduct, ZEE MEDIA may require the removal of any Vendor or representative or personnel who behaves in a manner that we consider to be acting inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or any ZEE MEDIA policy.
A. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PRACTICES
All ZEE MEDIA Vendors must conduct their business activities in full compliance with the applicable laws and regulations while conducting business with and/or on behalf of ZEE MEDIA.
B. BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ETHICS
ZEE MEDIA Vendors must conduct their business interactions and activities with integrity and must, without limitation.
1. Business Records: Honestly and accurately record and report all business information and comply with all applicable laws regarding their completion and accuracy. Create, retain, and dispose of business records in full compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Be honest, direct, and truthful in discussions with regulatory agency representatives and government officials.
2. Press: Speak to the press on behalf of ZEE MEDIA only if the Vendor is expressly authorized in writing to do so by ZEE MEDIA.
3. Gifts and hospitality: Avoid gifts to ZEE MEDIA employees because even a well-intentioned gift might constitute a bribe under certain circumstances, or create conflicts of interest. Do not offer anything of value to obtain or retain a benefit or advantage for the giver, and do not offer anything that might appear to influence, compromise judgment, or obligate the ZEE MEDIA employee. If offering a gift, meal, or entertainment to ZEE MEDIA employees, always use good judgment, discretion, and moderation. Any gift from a Vendor must be permissible under the ZEE MEDIA Corporate Governance Policies. Any gifts, meals, or entertainment must comply with applicable law, must not violate the giver's and/or recipient's policies on the matter, and must be consistent with local custom and practice.
4. Conflicts of Interest - personal dealing and related parties:
Avoid the appearance of or actual improprieties or conflicts of interests. Vendors or representatives should not deal directly during negotiation or otherwise with any ZEE MEDIA employee whose spouse or other family member or some other close relation is an employee or has a personal or financial interest in the vendor or the vendor's business.
5. Work environment :
Share ZEE MEDIA's commitment to human rights and equal opportunity in the workplace. All ZEE MEDIA Vendors must conduct their employment practices in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and must, without limitation co-operate with ZEE MEDIA's commitment to a workforce and workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination.
REPORTING QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR
If you wish to report questionable behaviour or a possible violation of the Vendor Code of Conduct, you are encouraged to work with your primary ZEE MEDIA contact in resolving your concern. If that is not possible or appropriate, please send a mail on the following address:
Zee Media Corporation Limited
FC-9, Sector 16A,
Film City,
Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
PIN - 201 301
Tel. - +91 120 7153000
ZEE MEDIA will maintain confidentiality to the extent possible and will not tolerate any retribution or retaliation taken against any individual who has, in good faith, sought out advice or reported questionable behaviour or a possible violation of this Vendor Code of Conduct. |