MANUFACTURING
 CODE OF CONDUCT

BearVault Manufacturing Code of Conduct

At BearVault, we are committed to:

• Excellence in manufacturing practices through all of our business touchpoints
• Ethical and responsible conduct throughout our operations
• Fair, safe, healthy, balanced, and respectful rights of all employees
• Respect for the environment as a core value

The Base Standard

As a base standard, BearVault supports and adopts the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Fair Labor Code of Conduct. This standard was developed based on the International Labor Organization principles and UN guidelines for fair and safe labor and human rights practices. The standard addresses fair labor standards and environmental practices at a high level, including compliance with laws and workplace regulations, prohibition of forced labor, prohibition of child labor, prohibition of harassment and abuse, compensation and benefits, hours of work, prohibition of discrimination, health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, and environment. This is also the base standard that we require of all our suppliers.

Exceeding Base Standards

BearVault and all its suppliers exceed the OIA Fair Labor Code of Conduct by complying with more stringent local US labor laws. BearVault and all its suppliers manufacture all product components in the USA, and adhere to labor standards in those states. 

Beyond base standards and local compliance, BearVault goes the extra mile for its employees by offering generous compensation, benefits, and work-life balance options. BearVault is a family business, and our work environment is akin to a close work family – cordial, respectful, flexible, and supportive. We are committed to an open-minded, collaborative, and fair work environment for all, and we recognize that diversity contributes to an effective and successful organizational culture. BearVault prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, indigenous identity, ancestry, color, faith, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, national origin, ancestry, body size, disability, age, genetic information, or family medical history.

Environment

Environmental stewardship is at the core of our business values. What begins with a love of bears and wildlife extends to so many aspects of our interactions with our world. BearVault goes well beyond compliance with laws. We also adopt credible, proactive measures to mitigate negative impacts on human health and the environment.

Community

BearVault engages in projects that improve our local community, access to the outdoors, wildlife and wild land preservation (especially for bears), climate mitigation, waste reduction, and outdoor education. We do this directly, through partnerships, and by providing financial or other support.

Transparency 

BearVault maintains open and forthright communications about its business practices, and maintains accurate employee, payroll, supplier and location records, which can all be verified upon request by qualified third parties.

Continuous Improvement

BearVault employees regularly participate in our continuous improvement approach, brainstorming and implementing ways to further improve work, safety, and environmental standards. Our employees regularly participate in education and meetings, including a Leave No Trace training in outdoor ethics, Green Star Business trainings in waste reduction, OIA and Climate Action Corps seminars, and a variety of other professional development and sustainability workshops. By sharing ideas and taking a community-minded approach, we are constantly working to improve our processes and stewardship role in this world.