Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

1. Purpose and Commitment

CIIC McFaddens is committed to creating long-term value for shareholders, employees, customers, communities, and the planet. We believe that responsible, ethical, and sustainable business practices are inseparable from commercial success. This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy establishes the principles and standards that guide our decisions and operations worldwide.

2. Scope

This policy applies to CIIC McFaddens and all its subsidiaries, joint ventures where we have operational control, and to every employee, officer, and director. We expect our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to uphold equivalent standards.

3. Governance and Accountability

  • The Board of Directors oversees CSR strategy and performance.

  • The Sustainability & Governance Committee of the Board reviews this policy annually and receives quarterly updates on key performance indicators.

  • The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), reporting directly to the CEO, leads day-to-day execution and cross-functional coordination.

  • Every business unit and function has defined CSR objectives tied to annual performance and compensation.

4. Core Pillars

4.1 Ethics & Integrity

  • Zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, or facilitation payments anywhere we operate.

  • Full compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and all applicable anti-corruption laws.

  • Robust third-party due diligence, mandatory annual ethics training, and a confidential Speak-Up hotline managed by an independent provider.

4.2 People & Human Rights

  • Respect internationally recognized human rights as defined by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

  • Zero tolerance for child labor, forced labor, or human trafficking in our operations and supply chain.

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, promotion, pay, and development.

  • Target: By 2030, achieve gender parity in senior leadership and double underrepresented minority representation at all levels (U.S.).

  • Comprehensive health, safety, and well-being programs with a goal of zero work-related fatalities and a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 0.30 by 2030.

4.3 Environmental Stewardship & Climate Action

  • Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets: – Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2045 (2022 baseline). – Reduce Scope 3 emissions 30% by 2035.

  • 100% renewable electricity in global operations by 2028.

  • Circular economy principles embedded in product design; target of 50% recycled or renewable material content in products by 2030.

  • Zero waste to landfill from owned manufacturing sites by 2030.

  • Comprehensive water-risk assessments at all high-risk sites; reduce water withdrawal 30% in water-stressed regions by 2030.

4.4 Sustainable Supply Chain

  • All tier-1 suppliers must acknowledge and comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct.

  • 100% of high-risk suppliers audited by 2027 using SMETA or equivalent protocols.

  • Responsible sourcing of conflict minerals, cobalt, and other critical materials with annual public reporting.

4.5 Community Impact & Inclusive Growth

  • Invest minimum 1.5% of prior-year pre-tax profits in community programs focused on education (STEM), economic inclusion, and disaster relief.

  • Employee volunteer program with paid time off (up to 40 hours annually) and matching gifts up to $10,000 per employee per year.

  • Preference for local and diverse suppliers; target 20% of global spend with small, minority-, women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses by 2030.

5. Transparency & Reporting

  • Annual Sustainability Report prepared in accordance with GRI Standards (Core option) and SASB standards relevant to our industry.

  • Third-party limited assurance of key environmental and social metrics starting 2026.

  • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) aligned reporting integrated into annual filings.

  • Public disclosure of political contributions and industry association memberships.

6. Continuous Improvement

This policy is reviewed annually or following material changes in regulation, stakeholder expectations, or business operations. All employees receive mandatory training on-boarding and refresher training every two years.

Privacy Policy

CIIC McFaddens website is owned by CIIC McFaddens Limited, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by CIIC McFaddens, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using CIIC McFaddens website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

Personal information we collect:

When you visit the CIIC McFaddens, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.

Why do we process your data?

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via contact@ciicmcfaddens.com.

Your rights:

If you are a European resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:

  • The right to be informed.

  • The right of access.

  • The right to rectification.

  • The right to erasure.

  • The right to restrict processing.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to object.

  • Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to contact@ciicmcfaddens.com.