Chemgold Human Rights Policy

Purpose and Commitment
At Chemgold, a trusted Australian jewellery manufacturer and precious metal refinery, we are committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all individuals involved in our operations, workforce, supply chain, and broader community.

This policy aligns with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Code of Practices and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It reinforces our dedication to responsible business practices that uphold fairness, dignity, and equality.

Scope
This policy applies to:
- All Chemgold employees and contractors.
- Our suppliers and business partners across the refining, manufacturing, and distribution of precious metal products.
- Third-party partners and service providers working with Chemgold.

Our Key Commitments
Chemgold is committed to:
- Supporting freedom of association and collective bargaining.
- Prohibiting forced, bonded, or involuntary labour.
- Maintaining zero tolerance for child labour.
- Promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without discrimination.
- Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment.
- Paying fair wages and upholding lawful working hours.
- Providing accessible grievance mechanisms without retaliation.

Implementation
To deliver on these commitments, Chemgold will:
- Embed human rights due diligence into supplier onboarding and ongoing business operations.
- Conduct regular assessments and site inspections to monitor compliance.
- Provide training to employees and suppliers on human rights expectations.
- Document and monitor corrective actions where violations are identified.
- Provide or support legitimate remedy processes where adverse human rights impacts are identified.
- Communicate annually with stakeholders on human rights progress and activities.

Governance
Human rights at Chemgold are overseen by our Compliance Team, led by the Operations Manager. The Compliance Team is responsible for:
- Reviewing this policy annually or when significant changes occur.
- Ensuring integration of human rights standards across operations and supply chains.
- Escalating any material non-compliances to the executive leadership.

Public Commitment
Chemgold will make this policy publicly available on our website and ensure it is shared with suppliers as part of our onboarding and ongoing business relationships.