Nike Code of Conduct

S NIKE, Inc.
CODE of CONDUCT
At Nike, we believe that although there is no finish line, there is a
clear starting line.
Understanding that our work with contract factories is always
evolving, this Code of Conduct clarifies and elevates the
expectations we have of our factory suppliers and lays out the
minimum standards we expect each factory to meet.
It is our intention to use these standards as an integral component
to how we approach NIKE, Inc. sourcing strategies, how we
evaluate factory performance, and how we determine with which
factories Nike will continue to engage and grow our business.
As we evolve our business model in sourcing and manufacturing, we
intend to work with factories who understand that meeting these
minimum standards is a critical baseline from which manufacturing
leadership, continuous improvement and self-governance must
evolve.
Beyond the Code, Nike is committed to collaborating with

our contract factories to help build a leaner, greener, more
empowered and equitable supply chain. And we will continue
to engage with civil society, governments, and the private sector
to affect systemic change to labor and environmental conditions in
countries where we operate.
We expect our contract factories to share Nikes commitment to
the goals of reducing waste, using resources responsibly,
supporting workers rights, and advancing the welfare of workers
and communities. We believe that partnerships based on
transparency, collaboration and mutual respect are integral to
making this happen.
Our Code of Conduct binds our contract factories to the following
specific minimum standards that we believe are essential to
meeting these goals.
EMPLOYMENT is VOLUNTARY
The contractor does not use forced labor, including prison labor, indentured labor, bonded labor or other forms of forced labor. The
contractor is responsible for employment eligibility fees of foreign workers, including recruitment fees.
EMPLOYEES are AGE 16 or OLDER

Contractors employees are at least age 16 or over the age for completion of compulsory education or country legal working age,
whichever is higher. Employees under 18 are not employed in hazardous conditions.
CONTRACTOR does NOT DISCRIMINATE

Contractors employees are not subject to discrimination in employment, including hiring, compensation, promotion or discipline, on the
basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, nationality, political opinion, trade union
affiliation, social or ethnic origin or any other status protected by country law.
FREEDOM of ASSOCIATION and COLLECTIVE BARGAINING are RESPECTED

To the extent permitted by the laws of the manufacturing country, the contractor respects the right of its employees to freedom of
association and collective bargaining. This includes the right to form and join trade unions and other worker organizations of their own
choosing without harassment, interference or retaliation.
COMPENSATION is TIMELY PAID

Contractors employees are timely paid at least the minimum wage required by country law and provided legally mandated benefits,
including holidays and leaves, and statutory severance when employment ends. There are no disciplinary deductions from pay.
HARASSMENT and ABUSE are NOT TOLERATED

Contractors employees are treated with respect and dignity. Employees are not subject to physical, sexual, psychological or verbal
harassment or abuse.
WORKING HOURS are NOT EXCESSIVE

Contractors employees do not work in excess of 60 hours per week, or the regular and overtime hours allowed by the laws of the
manufacturing country, whichever is less. Any overtime hours are consensual and compensated at a premium rate. Employees are allowed
at least 24 consecutive hours rest in every seven-day period.
REGULAR EMPLOYMENT is PROVIDED

Work is performed on the basis of a recognized employment relationship established through country law and practice. The contractor
does not use any form of home working arrangement for the production of Nike-branded or affiliate product.
The WORKPLACE is HEALTHY and SAFE

The contractor provides a safe, hygienic and healthy workplace setting and takes necessary steps to prevent accidents and injury arising
out of, linked with or occurring in the course of work or as a result of the operation of contractors facilities. The contractor has systems to
detect, avoid and respond to potential risks to the safety and health of all employees.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT is MINIMIZED

The contractor protects human health and the environment by meeting applicable regulatory requirements including air emissions,
solid/hazardous waste and water discharge. The contractor adopts reasonable measures to mitigate negative operational impacts on the
environmental and strives to continuously improve environmental performance.
The CODE is FULLY IMPLEMENTED

As a condition of doing business with Nike, the contractor shall implement and integrate this Code and accompanying Code Leadership
Standards and applicable laws into its business and submit to verification and monitoring. The contractor shall post this Code, in the
language(s) of its employees, in all major workspaces, train employees on their rights and obligations as defined by this Code and
applicable country law; and ensure the compliance of any sub-contractors producing Nike branded or affiliate products.
August 2010

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S NIKE, Inc.

Beyond the Code, Nike is committed to collaborating with

EMPLOYEES are AGE 16 or OLDER

CONTRACTOR does NOT DISCRIMINATE

FREEDOM of ASSOCIATION and COLLECTIVE BARGAINING are RESPECTED

COMPENSATION is TIMELY PAID

HARASSMENT and ABUSE are NOT TOLERATED

WORKING HOURS are NOT EXCESSIVE

REGULAR EMPLOYMENT is PROVIDED

The WORKPLACE is HEALTHY and SAFE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT is MINIMIZED

The CODE is FULLY IMPLEMENTED

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