SUPPLY CHAIN

SoCal Bendo Group, Inc. ("SoCal Bendo") is not subject to the provisions of the CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT, but we are committed to the ensuring that the products and services provided are produced in a way that respects human rights and the environment and protects the fundamental dignity of workers. As part of this commitment Daiwa is in the process of implementing and maintaining accountability standards and procedures for its suppliers including adopting a Supplier Code of Conduct.

SoCal Bendo’s suppliers under contract with SoCal Bendo are required to agree that they and their subcontractors will (1) abide by SoCal Bendo’s Supplier Code of Conduct and all applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations and requirements applicable to each supplier including those prohibiting human trafficking and slavery and (2) ensure that all  materials incorporated into the products supplied to SoCal Bendo comply with  all laws prohibiting slavery and human trafficking in the country or  countries in which they are doing business.

SoCal Bendo monitors and evaluates the performance of its suppliers. Prospective suppliers must be approved and meet SoCal Bendo's Supplier Code of Conduct and all applicable governmental laws. Once approved, suppliers will continue to be evaluated through announced reviews of their continued compliance with the SoCal Bendo Supplier Code of Conduct. Third parties may be utilized as needed.

SoCal Bendo continues to engage and train its employees who are directly responsible for supply chain management to understand its policies regarding its supply chain which includes understanding SoCal Bendo’s Supplier Code of Conduct requirements, awareness of human rights risks, and ways to mitigate those risks.

SoCal Bendo has developed internal accountability standards and procedures for suppliers failing to meet our company standards regarding slavery and trafficking. If and when our company uncovers supplier compliance issues, we will provide written notice and a specified period of time to take corrective action.