Policies and Resources
This Code sets out general guidelines for the conduct of the business of the CSI Solar Co., Ltd. ("CSI Solar") and the corporations, partnerships and other entities controlled, directly or indirectly, by CSI Solar ("Subsidiary Entities") consistent with the highest standards of business ethics. To the extent that this Code sets out a higher standard than that required by commercial practice or applicable laws, rules or regulations, the higher standard is required. This Code applies to all directors, officers and employees (together, the "employees") of CSI Solar and its Subsidiary Entities (together, the “Company”). References to "principal financial officers" are references to CSI Solar's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller.
This Code is not intended to be a comprehensive rulebook and cannot address every situation that employees may face. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation or have any doubts about whether a situation is consistent with the Company’s ethical standards, seek help. We encourage you to contact your supervisor for help first. If your supervisor cannot answer your question, or if you do not feel comfortable contacting your supervisor, contact the Compliance Officer of the Company.
Byron Xu, Corporate Legal General Counsel, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of CSI Solar Co., Ltd.(the “Board”) as the Compliance Officer of the Company. You may reach Byron Xu at +86 512 689 65711 and [email protected]. The Company will notify you if the Board appoints a different Compliance Officer. You may also seek help from, or submit information to, the Company by writing to the Company at the following page: Speak-Up Page. You may remain anonymous and will not be required to reveal your identity in your communication to the Company.
Employment Practices
The Company pursues fair employment practices in every aspect of its business. The following is intended to be a summary of our employment policies and procedures. Copies of our detailed policies are available from the Human Resources Department. Company employees must comply with all applicable labor and employment laws, including anti-discrimination laws and laws related to freedom of association, privacy and collective bargaining. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the laws, regulations and policies that are relevant to your job. Failure to comply with labor and employment laws can result in civil and criminal liability against you and the Company, as well as disciplinary action by the Company, up to and including termination of employment. You should contact the Compliance Officer or the Human Resources Department if you have any questions about the laws, regulations and policies that apply to you.
HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity and fair treatment to all individuals on the basis of merit, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. The Company prohibits harassment in any form, whether physical or verbal, and whether committed by supervisors, non-supervisory personnel or non-employees. Harassment may include, but is not limited to, offensive sexual flirtations, unwanted sexual advances or propositions, verbal abuse, sexually or racially degrading words, or the display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.
If you have any complaints about discrimination or harassment, report such conduct to your supervisor or the Human Resources Department. All complaints will be treated with sensitivity and discretion. Your supervisor, the Human Resources Department and the Company will protect your confidentiality to the extent possible, consistent with law and the Company’s need to investigate your concern. Where our investigation uncovers harassment or discrimination, we will take prompt corrective action, which may include disciplinary action by the Company, up to and including, termination of employment. The Company strictly prohibits retaliation against an employee who, in good faith, files a complaint.
Any member of management who has reason to believe that an employee has been the victim of harassment or discrimination or who receives a report of alleged harassment or discrimination is required to report it to the Human Resources Department immediately.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Each employee has an obligation to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company. These include laws covering bribery and kickbacks, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, information privacy, insider trading, illegal political contributions, antitrust prohibitions, foreign corrupt practices, offering or receiving gratuities, environmental hazards, employment discrimination or harassment, occupational health and safety, false or misleading financial information or misuse of corporate assets. You are expected to understand and comply with all laws, rules and regulations that apply to your job position. If any doubt exists about whether a course of action is lawful, you should seek advice from your supervisor or the Compliance Officer.
Environment, Health, and Safety
Environment
All Company employees should strive to conserve resources and reduce waste and emissions through recycling and other energy conservation measures. You have a responsibility to promptly report any known or suspected violations of environmental laws or any events that may result in a discharge or emission of hazardous materials. Employees whose jobs involve manufacturing have a special responsibility to safeguard the environment. Such employees should be particularly alert to the storage, disposal, and transportation of waste, and handling of toxic materials and emissions into the land, water, or air.
Health and Safety
The Company is committed not only to comply with all relevant health and safety laws, but also to conduct business in a manner that protects the safety of its employees. All employees are required to comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and policies relevant to their jobs. If you have a concern about unsafe conditions or tasks that present a risk of injury to you, please report these concerns immediately to your supervisor or the Human Resources Department.
The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and to avoiding adverse impact and injury to the environment and the communities in which we do business. Company employees must comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and Company standards. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the laws, regulations and policies that are relevant to your job. Failure to comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations can result in civil and criminal liability against you and the Company, as well as disciplinary action by the Company, including termination of employment. You should contact the Compliance Officer if you have any questions about the laws, regulations and policies that apply to you.
Policies and Resources
Waivers of the Code
Waivers of this Code for employees may be made only by an executive officer of the Company. Any waiver of this Code for our directors, executive officers, or other principal financial officers may be made only by the Board or the appropriate committee of the Board and will be disclosed to the public as required bylaw or the rules of the relevant Stock Market.
Disclaimer: This Code contains general guidelines for conducting the business of the Company consistent with the highest standards of business ethics. If you have any questions about these guidelines, please contact your supervisor or the Compliance Officer or submit your questions to [email protected]. We expect all Company employees, to adhere to these standards. The sections of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics titled "Introduction", “Conflicts of Interest”, “Company Records”, “Accuracy of Financial Reports and Other Public Communications” and “Compliance with Laws and Regulations”, as applied to the Company’s principal financial officers, is our “code of ethics” within the meaning of Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated thereunder and China relevant control requirements. This Code and the matters contained herein are neither a contract of employment nor a guarantee of continuing Company policy. We reserve the right to amend, supplement or discontinue this Code and the matters addressed herein, without prior notice, at any time.