Human Rights Policy — Nova Skincare & Wellness Brands Holding Ltd is committed to respecting fundamental human rights and maintaining ethical business practices across its operations, employees, supply chains, partners and service providers. This Human Rights Policy outlines our approach to fair working conditions, equal opportunities, responsible sourcing and the protection of human rights in line with recognised international frameworks.
1. Reference Framework
This policy is informed by the following international standards and guidelines:
– United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP)
– Universal Declaration of Human Rights
– International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions
– OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
– UK Equality Act 2010
2. Employment Practices
Nova is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We uphold the right to safe, healthy, and fair working conditions and prohibit all forms of forced labour, child labour, harassment, abuse, or intimidation. All employment shall be freely chosen and workers shall not be required to lodge deposits or identity papers.
3. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Nova is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. All decisions related to recruitment, promotion, training, compensation, and termination are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
We comply with relevant UK laws including the Equality Act 2010 and previous legislation such as the Equal Pay Act 1970, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, and the Race Relations Act 1976. All suppliers and partners are expected to mirror these commitments.
4. Supply Chain Responsibility
We expect our suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to respect human rights and implement policies and practices that ensure fair labour conditions throughout their operations. Nova performs risk-based due diligence on its supply chain and will not engage with suppliers found to violate human rights standards.
5. Grievance Mechanism
Nova maintains an anonymous, accessible grievance mechanism through which employees, suppliers, or affected communities can report concerns. All grievances will be investigated promptly and handled without fear of retaliation.
6. Training and Monitoring
Nova provides human rights awareness training to internal staff and key suppliers. This policy is reviewed annually by our senior leadership team and updated in line with evolving legislation and best practices.