Supplier Code of Conduct

At Reliance, we consider our Suppliers to be our partners and we are committed to strengthening our
relationship with them.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct (“Code”) portrays our belief in our Suppliers that our Suppliers will
achieve and adhere to Reliance’s core values – Responsible, Sustainable, and Ethical business
practices with Integrity to achieve highest Reliability, timely Delivery, agreed Quality level and flawless
Execution.

Reliance is committed to drive success with Responsible, Sustainable, and Ethical business practices
with Integrity and is aware that it can achieve these values and goals only when its Suppliers partner
with Reliance in this objective, by adhering to and complying with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Compliance with this Code is an integral part of your commitment to being a preferred business partner
of Reliance.

I. SCOPE

This Code is applicable to all current and potential Suppliers, which shall include technology licensors,
software licensors, service providers, manufacturers, contractors, consultants, advisors, and vendors of
any tier (including subcontractors), who intend to provide any licenses, software, goods or services to
Reliance, which shall refer to and include Reliance Industries Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates, joint
ventures, business partners. The term “employees” wherever used in this Code shall refer to directors,
officers, full or part-time employees, workers, trainees, temporary workers, contract employees, agents,
representatives, distributors, intermediaries, and natural person consultants of the Suppliers.

We expect the Suppliers at a minimum, to comply with the standards set forth in this Code and also require
their service providers and business partners to do the same while executing Orders, which shall include
Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Contracts, Agreements. Compliance with this Code is in addition to and
not in lieu of any standards or obligations set forth in applicable laws, requests for proposals, bid
documents as well as agreements between the Suppliers and Reliance.

II. ESG STANDARDS

1. Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”): Partnering with Suppliers

Our vision for Sustainable Procurement is:

"To champion ESG across the O2C value chain, aligned with Reliance's mission to achieve Net
Zero emissions by 2035, by fostering Collaborative Partnerships with Suppliers, emphasizing
Social Responsibility, Governance, and collectively working to reduce our Environmental Impact."
We encourage our suppliers to adopt sustainable practices in line with our vision statement.

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2. Environmental Impact: Occupational Health and Safety

Ensuring health and safety is a paramount requirement of Reliance. We expect the Suppliers to
provide a healthy and safe working environment for their employees, contractors, partners, and
others who may be involved in connection with their activities, including (i) safe design and
operation (ii) access to safe, hygienic sanitation, and access to potable water, (iii) provision of
appropriate safety gear (including PPE) and preventive mechanisms and protocols for minimizing
occupational and safety hazards through training and awareness (iv) emergency preparedness
and training, and (v) putting in place mechanism to (a) stop work immediately in the event of any
accident, injury or unsafe condition so that appropriate action can be taken and (b) ensure
communication of all applicable health and safety standards and obligations.

3. Environmental Impact: Environmental Protection and Conservation

We expect the Suppliers to uphold the core values of environmental protection and conservation,
and conduct business in an environmentally sensitive way such that any environmental impact of
their designs, products, services, manufacturing processes, emissions, and waste is minimized,
including by (i) responsible treatment and management of discharges, emissions and wastes
generated from their operations (ii) encouraging adoption of sustainable solutions where possible
and (iii) complying with relevant environmental legislation and international conventions and
standards.

4. Environmental Impact: Ethical Sourcing of Materials

We expect the Suppliers to use reasonable diligence with respect to sourcing of raw materials to
execute Reliance orders and to ensure that such sourcing does not benefit private or other groups
that perpetrate human rights abuses and create violent conflict, in connection with the supply of
goods and services.

5. Social Impact: Labour and Human Rights Standards

We expect the Suppliers to conduct their activities in a manner that respects human rights and
dignity of their employees, stakeholders, and business partners, including but not limited to:

 No employment of child labour

 No engagement or employment of people against their own free will (forced labour)
 Zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery or human trafficking
 No discrimination in hiring and employment practices against any employee based on race,
color, caste, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, maternity,
religion, faith, ideology, political affiliation, national origin, or marital status, union
membership or any other criteria.
 Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations on wages, benefits and overtime,
working hours, employment practices, and labour conditions in the countries of operation.
 Treat all employees with dignity and respect and ensure that there is no harassment
(whether physical, verbal, mental, or sexual), punishment, or bullying at the workplace.
 Respect for employees’ privacy and identity, including not confiscating employees’ identity
or travel documentation.
 Compliance with collective bargaining agreements with employees and employee unions
and respect employees’ rights of collective association as permitted by law; and
 Identifying, minimizing, and mitigating any negative effects of business or business
operations on the rights of various communities

6. Governance: Compliance with Laws and Regulations

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 We expect the Suppliers to comply with all laws and regulations applicable in connection with the
execution of orders for Reliance. The Suppliers must operate in full compliance with the laws, rules,
and regulations of the countries in which they operate, including laws relating to anti-bribery and
anti-money laundering, competition, export control, insider trading, labour laws and health, safety,
and environment (HSE).

7. Governance: Business Integrity

We expect the Suppliers to conduct business in a transparent, honest, and ethical manner. We do
not tolerate bribery or corrupt practices. The Suppliers shall formulate, communicate, and enforce
on their employees and subcontractors, clear policies and procedures relating to bribery and
corruption, including in particular the giving and taking of gifts, entertainment, hospitality, or
anything else of value to Reliance or persons representing Reliance in any way.

We expect the Suppliers to implement policies to prevent, identify, and report any dealings with
illegal funds or other money laundering activities in any way.
We expect our Suppliers to follow fair competition practices to earn our business and not indulge
in any anti-competitive or unfair trade practices, including collusion, price fixing, or restriction of
supply, in any form.

8. Governance: Conflict of Interest

We expect the Suppliers to work in an ethical and transparent way in their dealings with Reliance.
To this end, the Suppliers shall disclose any actual or apparent conflicts of interest arising from the
personal relationships and/or business interests of any owners, major shareholders, directors, key
employees in the Supplier’s organisation with (i) any employees of Reliance, or (ii) employees of
Reliance who have retired, separated from Reliance for less than one year. For instance, such
disclosure shall include detailed disclosure of such relationships or association with such Reliance
persons and also provide and update, as required, the Conflict of Interest Declaration Form.

9. Governance: Confidentiality and Protection of Reliance Property

The Suppliers shall have effective policies, systems, and procedures regarding (i) use of any
Reliance assets, including any equipment, materials, or laptops, and ensure that they are utilized
for the purposes of performing any work for Reliance, (ii) classification, identification, protection,
sharing and transfer of confidential and proprietary information and intellectual property provided
by Reliance. In addition, Supplier shall comply with obligations of non-infringement, restricted use,
secrecy, and transfer of Reliance’s confidential information and intellectual property as per the
applicable agreements with Reliance and shall promptly report any security breaches or incidents
that is likely to affect any Reliance provided information.

10. Governance: Data Protection and Privacy

The Suppliers shall (i) comply with all laws in all such jurisdictions as enjoined by their operations
relating to collection, processing, and transfer of personal and personally identifiable information,
(ii) implement information security systems and report any incidents of violation or disclosure of
confidential or personal data.

11. Governance: Social Media

The Suppliers shall ensure that posts on social media (including their employees) are in a compliant
and responsible manner, such as not posting (i) confidential or proprietary information of Reliance,
including not posting information relating to work that they are performing for Reliance (ii)
derogatory, inflammatory, disrespectful, obscene, threatening, abusive or malicious content about
Reliance.

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 12. Governance: Third Party Representative
The Suppliers shall not hold out or represent itself as the representative, agent, or partner of
Reliance without the express consent in writing of Reliance in this regard and where so permitted,
shall strictly comply with the instructions or standards imposed by Reliance in this regard.

Further, Reliance does not use any unauthorized middlemen, intermediaries, or agents for any
procurement of goods and contracting of services. The Suppliers are advised not to approach or
use any sources who advise otherwise in connection with approaching Reliance for any business
proposals.

III. IMPLEMENTATION, COMPLIANCE

1. Communication and Awareness

The Suppliers shall clearly communicate all requirements of the Code and how it translates into
business practices and operations to all its employees, subcontractors, and business partners who
provide any services or support to Reliance or any Reliance projects or order(s) and shall put in
place management systems to monitor the compliance and violation of the standards set forth in
this Code.

2. Records, Audit and Non-Compliance

The Suppliers shall maintain accurate books and records, including but not limited to (i) document
retention policies to comply with regulatory requirements and (ii) compliance with the standards set
forth in this Code.

We expect the Suppliers to internalize and institutionalize the standards of business practices and
operations as set forth in this Code. Failure to comply with the standards set forth in this Code or
implementation of any corrective measures will entitle Reliance to (i) investigate the reported and
other suspected breaches; The Suppliers shall provide all assistance requested by Reliance in this
regard, and implement corrective measures to rectify the breaches, and (ii) notify appropriate
authorities or regulators.

3. Disclosure and reporting

The Suppliers shall promptly disclose to Reliance any actual or suspected incidents of violations
of this Code, whether by any of its own or Reliance’s employees and shall cooperate with and
provide assistance to Reliance in conducting inquiries, investigations into any past or current
incidents or activities that could potentially be in violation of this Code.

4. Whistleblower Policy

We expect the Suppliers to have a whistleblower policy to facilitate reporting of ethical violations
within the organization and extend the same to reporting of any actual or suspected incidents of
violation of this Code.

IV. REPORTING TO RELIANCE

Any disclosures and reporting of any concerns regarding ethical practices or violations of this
Code may be made, in good faith, and on a confidential basis, to Ethics & Compliance Task
Force by writing to ethics.taskforce@ril.com

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