Compliance

WEEE Compliance in Europe

WEEE Information for Tait Customers and Recyclers

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Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, customers purchasing new electrical and electronic equipment from Tait are entitled to:

• have equipment purchased prior to August 2005 recycled provided it is being replaced on a one-for-one and like-for-like basis by new Tait equipment. (this varies according to the country of purchase)
• have new equipment purchased after August 2005 recycled when it eventually becomes waste.

Instructions for customers and recyclers/treatment facilities wishing to obtain disassembly information are available below.

Information for Recyclers

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As part of compliance with the WEEE Directive, Tait provides recycling information on request for all types of new equipment put on the market in Europe after August 13th 2005.

Please click on the contact link below and provide the following details for the product for which you would like to receive recycling information:

• Your company name
• Contact name
• Address
• Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Model number of Tait product in the message field

We will dispatch the recycling information to you shortly.

Request for recycling instructions for Tait electrical and electronic equipment put on the market after August 2005.

Policy Statement on Slavery and Human Trafficking

Introduction

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Tait Communications is committed to ensuring that its business does not directly or indirectly support slavery and trafficking activity whether in our supply chain or throughout our business. Further we are committed to building awareness in our business and supply chains to address the challenges of modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement outlines our policies and business practices that are in place as well as some initiatives currently underway to ensure that we are continually striving to improve transparency with customers, partners, suppliers, employees and shareholders.

Our Structure

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The Tait Group’s parent company Tait International Limited is based in Christchurch, New Zealand which is the headquarters of our global manufacturing, services and product distribution activities.

The vast majority of Tait’s critical communications equipment is manufactured at our Christchurch factory. Products and Services are supplied across the globe with entities located in New Zealand, Brazil, United States of America, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Australia Singapore and Dubai.

Tait has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

Our Business

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Tait Communications provides critical communications equipment, infrastructure and associated services. The vast majority of Tait’s critical communications equipment is manufactured at our Christchurch factory. Products and Services are supplied across the globe through entities located in New Zealand, Brazil, United States of America, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Australia Singapore and Dubai and through authorised distributors and resellers on a global basis.

Tait’s Commitments and Policies related to Slavery and Human Trafficking

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Tait ensures compliance with this policy by promoting a culture of ethical business conduct, integrity and transparency. Our Business Conduct and Code of Ethics policy (Code of Conduct) requires all employees, officers and directors, to conduct business activities (whether in the supply chain or elsewhere in the business) in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and at all times with integrity and in a transparent manner. The Code of Conduct states that decisions must be ethical as well as legal and they should reflect the Tait Values. Those values are listed on our website.

Our Code of Conduct requires that accurate business records and information in accordance with applicable laws and Tait’s record management policies are maintained. It further promotes the importance of ‘speaking up’ under our whistleblowing policies without retaliation.

Human Resources Policies

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Tait’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy states that Tait will never use forced labour or child labour and we seek the same commitment from all of our suppliers, subcontractors, clients and partners of the same. Tait is committed to compliance with all laws and regulations and maintains robust procedures to ensure that all employees receive at least the minimum wage and holiday entitlements.

Tait’s recruitment policies set out the minimum standard for each region in which we engage staff. All opportunities must be approved through our internal processes and follow strict selection and a minimum process standard to be performed. All employees who join us and consultants that we provide are subject to checks to ensure they are genuine applicants operating as free agents with the required level of propriety. We comply with all relevant labour, immigration and minimum wage legislation.

Whistleblowing

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Tait encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to its direct activities or supply chains. Such concerns are investigated by our Legal & Commercial Team and notified to a nominated board member. Clear escalation and conflict management procedures are in place.

Health & Safety

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Tait’s focus on Health and Safety ensures that our workers, whether within our manufacturing facility, office based or home based, or undertaking significant travel, are safe and any risk to their wellbeing is mitigated as far as possible. When taking on board new partners or vendors in our supply chain we undertake a questionnaire and due diligence process to understand our suppliers’ policies and procedures in relation to health and safety and to ensure that we are only engaging with companies that make the health and safety of their staff a priority in their work.

Responsible Department and Oversight

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The General Manager Corporate has overall Leadership Team responsibility for oversight of this policy with support from the Global Human Resources Manager and General Counsel. Any issues or matters raised in relation to this policy are reported to the People Safety and Culture Committee.

Areas of Focus

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In 2019 the focus of the business will be in two areas. Firstly, on an independent review of our compliance in this space via a SMETA audit. Secondly the focus will be on training and development for managers and sales and partnering teams. Ensuring managers understand the need to be alert for signs or behaviour that may indicate compromised personal situations and increasing awareness of our clients’ expectations and needs in this space.

Approval

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This statement has been submitted to and approved by the Board of Directors of Tait International Limited. This statement has been made for the purposes of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) and Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia).