Alpine Tactical Solutions Switzerland is dedicated to sustainable development and adheres to our philosophy of doing what is "Good for the Country, Good for the Community, Good for the Climate, Good for the Customer, and Good for the Company." We embrace our responsibility to respect human rights, including community rights, and commit to:

Act in accordance with internationally recognized human rights conventions and standards, including:

• The International Bill of Human Rights

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

• International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

• Comply with local and national laws, including all relevant international treaties ratified by the Government of Switzerland. In case of conflicts, we adhere to national laws while striving to respect and protect human rights.

• Respect the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

• Refer to international standards and voluntary initiatives to address unique human rights challenges.

  
  

  This policy applies to all employees, business units, and legal entities within Alpine Tactical Solutions Switzerland. We also engage with key suppliers and others in our value chain to support them in meeting national and international human rights standards.

  
  

  Employee Commitments

  
  

  We commit to:

• Prevent and eliminate all forms of forced labor, ensuring employees can leave work or terminate employment upon notice in line with regulations.

• Ensure all employees have employment contracts or terms and conditions as required by law.

• Provide fair wages, working hours, and benefits that meet legal or industry standards, while engaging with labor unions and stakeholders.

• Maintain zero tolerance for child labor and any inhumane treatment of employees, including forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, physical punishment, or other abuses.

• Promote equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace, including participation for women, and seek to eliminate all forms of discrimination and harassment.

• Protect the health and safety of our employees and promote their well-being.

• Provide a secure working environment.

• Respect the right of all employees to join trade unions and negotiate collectively.

  
  

  Managing Human Rights Impacts

  
  

  We strive to manage and mitigate human rights risks in our operations and supply chain through existing management measures. Recognizing the importance of communities and the rights of vulnerable groups, we commit to:

  
  

• Implement measures to identify rights holders and potential human rights impacts of our activities.

• Prevent or mitigate any identified or potential adverse human rights impacts.

• Provide or cooperate in the remediation of any adverse human rights impacts through legitimate processes.

  
  

  Stakeholder Engagement

  We engage with stakeholders and their representatives to identify and prevent human rights violations. We commit to:

• Engage with relevant stakeholders through transparent dialogue.

• Recognize the importance of diversity and cultural heritage in our communities, understanding differing needs.

• Engage with key suppliers on their human rights approach and broader social impacts.

• Promote good relationships and support livelihoods within local communities.

  
  

  Grievance Mechanisms and Access to Remedy

  We maintain a grievance resolution mechanism accessible via online and offline channels for all stakeholders. Employees can report concerns confidentially through Whistleblowing hotlines. All grievances are recorded and investigated for satisfactory resolution. We commit to:

  
  

• Ensure no penalties for raising suspected violations of our policies or any legal or ethical concerns.

• Provide and cooperate in effective remediation through equitable and legitimate processes.

• Regularly monitor the effectiveness of our grievance resolution mechanism.

  
  

  Governance and Reporting

  
  

  Respect for human rights is integral to our management approach and sustainability commitments. Our Executive Committee, comprising the President and senior leaders, ensures robust sustainability governance, including human rights.

  
  

  We will regularly review and report progress on human rights issues through our annual Sustainability Report and website.

  
  

  This policy will be subject to regular monitoring and periodic review, aligned with continuous business improvement efforts.