Corporate Governance

Code of
Conduct

This Code reflects our way of working, acting and who we are. Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards everywhere that we do business.

Our Commitment High ethical and professional standards across our business.

Our Responsibility Compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Our People Employees, directors, officers and business partners.

Introduction

Giving Wiiings
to People and Ideas.

This Code of Conduct (or simply the “Code”) reflects our way of working, acting and who we are. Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards everywhere that we do business.

We are committed to complying with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations applicable to our business and our products around the world.

This Code summarizes Chicson Global Investment Ltd's core global commitments to ethics and compliance. Local policies and procedures address the specific local requirements in the individual countries in which we operate.

This Code applies to all Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees, directors, and company officers in all Chicson Global Investment Group companies around the world.

We expect all those that we do business with — our business partners — to adhere to the same high standards to which we hold ourselves in this Code.

Leadership Responsibility

Chicson Global Investment Ltd managers promote and uphold the Code within their teams. That includes being a model of ethical behavior and actively creating an environment in which this Code is part of everyday work.

01 / PEOPLE

People

Chicson Global Investment Ltd treats its employees and all people with respect and dignity. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for everyone involved in our operations.

1.1 Human Rights & Working Conditions

Chicson Global Investment Ltd firmly believes in upholding human rights in our business practices worldwide and requires the same from everyone that we do business with.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to strict compliance with all applicable labor and human rights laws.

Our understanding of human rights is informed by international instruments including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Our approach aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Zero tolerance toward forced or compulsory labor, bondage, servitude, slavery including modern slavery, or similar conditions.

Employees shall not be required to deposit original identity, travel, education or other important documents as a condition of employment, unless required by law.

Employees shall be permitted to leave their employment after a reasonable and agreed-upon notice period.

Wages shall not be withheld to exert pressure on any worker to continue their employment.

Zero tolerance toward any form of child labor.

The minimum hiring age will not be less than the legal minimum age.

Compliance with laws applicable to worker safety, hazardous conditions and working hours.

Wages shall not be below applicable minimum wages established by law.

Appropriate employment, safety and human-rights documentation shall be retained and made available as required by law.

Where required by law, due diligence processes are implemented to identify, mitigate, track and account for actual and potential adverse human-rights impacts.

01.2

Equal Opportunity, Non-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination

Equal treatment of a diverse workforce allows us to acquire and retain the best talent for Chicson Global Investment Ltd and supports our culture of creativity and innovation.

We employ individuals without regard to, and reject any discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

We do not offer employment in return for procuring business for the company.

All workers within the value chain must be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. No worker shall be subjected to any form of physical, sexual, or verbal abuse or harassment.

01.3

Health & Safety

Chicson Global Investment Ltd values the health and safety of our employees, who are our most valuable asset.

We must follow local health and safety rules and timely report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions in the workplace.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd prohibits the misuse of alcohol and the use of drugs in a manner that leads to impaired performance, inappropriate behavior, endangers the safety of others, or violates the law.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd does not permit the use or possession of illegal drugs at our sites.

02 / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Objectivity, Transparency & Integrity

Our personal interests or relationships must not inappropriately influence our business or staffing decisions or give the appearance of doing so.

We always act objectively and in the best interest of Chicson Global Investment Ltd and disclose potential conflicts of interest transparently.

03 / BUSINESS PARTNERS

Strong relationships.
Shared standards.

3. Business Partners

We expect all those with whom Chicson Global Investment Ltd works to have the same high ethical standards that we do, and for them to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd can be held responsible for illegal or unethical conduct of those with whom we do business. Dealing with unethical business partners also risks damaging Chicson Global Investment Ltd's reputation and commitment to compliance.

When engaging with companies and individuals performing services for or on behalf of Chicson Global Investment Ltd we take steps to know who we are doing business with.

We take steps to ensure our business partners adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets out commitments regarding ethics, legal compliance, human rights and environmental sustainability.

We never engage a third party to engage in conduct that we ourselves cannot do because it is prohibited by this Code, other Chicson Global Investment Ltd policy or procedure, applicable laws, or is contrary to our values.

04 / PROTECTION OF ASSETS

Protect what creates value.

Property & Intellectual Property Rights

Chicson Global Investment Ltd's products, services, and intellectual property rights — including trademarks, logos, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and patents — are among our most valuable assets.

Unauthorized use of these assets can lead to their loss or a significant decrease in their value. All employees, business partners, and stakeholders must respect and protect these assets.

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited. We also respect and protect the products, services, and intellectual property rights of our business partners.

Confidential Information

During the course of working for Chicson Global Investment Ltd, we may come into possession of information that is confidential, including trade secrets and other proprietary materials.

It is critical that we maintain and protect such confidentiality. Chicson Global Investment Ltd protects its confidential information and the confidential information of its business partners.

Confidential information is disclosed only on a need-to-know basis and used only for its intended purpose.

Accurate Books & Records

To protect Chicson Global Investment Ltd, we always maintain accurate accounts, financial and other business records of the company.

We never prepare false or misleading documents, financial records or accounts, or allow our business partners to do so.

Transactions are undertaken with appropriate authorization and in accordance with internal controls.

There cannot be any unrecorded funds, assets or “off the books” accounts or transactions created for improper purposes.

Communicating on Behalf of Chicson Global Investment Ltd

Only Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees who are explicitly authorized to do so can represent Chicson Global Investment Ltd, including to the media or the public.

We take care when using personal social media accounts to be clear that we are acting and communicating in our personal capacities and not on behalf of Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

05 / ETHICS & LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Integrity in
every decision.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including those governing bribery, corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, antitrust and competition, data privacy and digital security, sanctions, taxes, customs and export controls.

5.1

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption

Chicson Global Investment Ltd has a zero-tolerance policy to bribery and corruption.

We do not offer, provide, or promise anything of value to a public official or a private sector counterpart to influence their actions, obtain or retain business, or gain any improper advantage.

We do not accept gifts, hospitality, or anything else to influence decisions relating to Chicson Global Investment Ltd business.

5.2

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing

Chicson Global Investment Ltd strictly adheres to applicable laws, rules and regulations governing money laundering and terrorist financing.

We conduct appropriate diligence and screening of those with which we do business, including to provide assurances regarding the sources of funds.

5.3

Antitrust & Competition Law

Chicson Global Investment Ltd competes fairly and on the merits. We adhere to all applicable antitrust, competition, and fair dealing laws.

We do not engage in illegal price fixing, market allocation, bid rigging, or other anti-competitive or collusive conduct.

5.4

Data Privacy & Digital Security

Chicson Global Investment Ltd respects individuals’ privacy and their data, including employees, customers and all those with whom we work.

We maintain high digital security standards and collect, use, transfer and dispose of personal data in compliance with applicable data privacy regulations and laws.

5.5

Sanctions & Trade Control

Chicson Global Investment Ltd operates internationally in many countries around the world. Applicable economic sanctions, export controls and other trade rules regulate where and to whom our products can be sold and with whom we can do business.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd takes all necessary measures to comply with applicable sanctions, export control and trade control programs.

5.6

Consumer Protection & Product Safety

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to complying with all applicable consumer protection and product safety laws so that our products and services are safe and of high quality.

We aim to provide accurate and transparent information in compliance with applicable labelling and advertising requirements.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd does not market its Abila Power Energy Drinks to children and complies with applicable laws related to child protection and advertising.

06 / ENVIRONMENT

Responsibility
for our planet.

Sustainability has always been a part of our DNA. We are mindful of the impact our operations have on the surrounding environment while always aiming to leave our playgrounds in a better place than when we found them.

6.1 Sustainability

Sustainability is a core principle of our company that guides our actions and decisions at Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

Our mission — To Give Wiiings to People and Ideas — is closely linked to our commitment to sustainability.

We aim to act in an environmentally and climate-conscious manner, and to minimize the impact on the environment by reducing climate relevant emissions in line with Science Based Targets Initiatives and applicable laws.

6.2 Use of Land

We recognize the importance of maintaining the integrity of both public and private lands and we promote sustainable and respectful practices in all activities involving land use.

6.3 Use of Water

We are aware of the importance of water as the main component of our Ace Global Table Water, Classic Cola, Vita Orange, Vanta Lemon, Happi, Coffee Drink & Abila Power Energy Drinks.

Responsible management of this valuable resource is fundamental to our business operations.

Our water activities, such as usage, treatment, and reuse of water resources, are regulated by the respective local authorities. In the area of wastewater, we comply with all regional limits.

07 / VIOLATIONS OF THIS CODE

Speak Up.
Act with Integrity.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to this Code. We believe that the trust of our workforce, value chain workers, business partners and all other stakeholders is one of our most valuable assets.

Violations of This Code

Any Chicson Global Investment Ltd employee who is found to have violated this Code and our corporate policies and procedures will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Any Chicson Global Investment Ltd business partner whose activities are not aligned with the principles set out in this Code and its contractual obligations may, in accordance with local practice, be subject to appropriate remedial action up to and including termination of its business relationship with Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

07.1

Non-Retaliation

Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees who raise questions or concerns in good faith will be protected from retaliation.

Anyone who retaliates against another for raising a concern in good faith will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to termination of employment.

07.2

Asking Questions & Raising Concerns

If anyone has concerns about compliance with this Code, we encourage them to raise them through our “Speak Up” tool.

SPEAK UP Raise questions or concerns about compliance with the Code through the company's designated “Speak Up” tool.

Code of Conduct

Giving Wiiings to People and Ideas.