Purpose and Public Declaration

At TBCo, we believe in conducting business transparently, ethically and responsibly.

TBCo does not engage in traditional political lobbying, political campaigning or partisan policy advocacy. If TBCo chooses to engage in public policy advocacy in the future, we will do so only where it contributes to a positive social or environmental impact.

Any future advocacy will be guided by and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the core outcome areas of the B Lab Standards. TBCo will never advocate for policies that conflict with our purpose as a certified B Corporation.

Evidence-Based Approach

Any public policy position or advocacy undertaken by TBCo will be based on reliable evidence, including independent market research and, where relevant, peer-reviewed scientific research.

We do not support or promote positions based on unsubstantiated claims, misinformation or partisan interests.

Political Contributions

TBCo maintains a strict position of political neutrality.

• Financial Contributions: TBCo prohibits making direct or indirect financial contributions to political parties, political candidates, political campaigns or Political Action Committees (PACs).

• In-kind Contributions: TBCo will not provide products, services, facilities or any other non-financial support for political parties, candidates or partisan political activities.

Anti-Corruption and Bribery

TBCo has a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, bribery, extortion and embezzlement in any form.

No employee, director or representative may offer, give, request or accept any bribe, kickback or improper payment intended to influence public officials, political representatives or business decisions.

All business activities must comply with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Engagement with Intermediary Organisations

TBCo may hold memberships in industry associations, trade bodies or other intermediary organisations where they support our business or wider sustainability objectives.

To ensure these memberships remain aligned with our values:

• We review the public policy positions of intermediary organisations before joining.

• Where an intermediary organisation adopts a lobbying position that conflicts with TBCo’s values or this policy, we will, where appropriate, communicate our differing position, seek to positively influence the organisation and establish clear red lines that would result in ending our membership if crossed. Examples of these red lines include active opposition to climate action, human rights protections or other principles that conflict with our purpose and values.

Transparency

TBCo is committed to transparency in any future public policy engagement or advocacy activities.

Where appropriate, we will disclose material memberships of trade associations, public policy positions or advocacy activities that relate to our purpose, environmental commitments or social impact objectives.

Policy Governance and Embedding

Approval: This policy has been formally reviewed and approved by TBCo’s Board of Directors, the company’s highest governing body.

• Review Frequency: The Board of Directors will review and reapprove this policy annually.

• Accountability: The Chief Executive Officer holds ultimate accountability for implementing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with this policy.

• Embedding the Policy: This policy forms part of our employee onboarding process, is reviewed through annual compliance training and is embedded within leadership decision-making and governance processes.

Risk Management and Compliance Evaluation

TBCo maintains a central register of corporate memberships, external partnerships and any charitable or corporate donations. This register is reviewed internally every six months to identify any potential conflicts or risks relating to this policy.

Any identified risk of non-compliance is escalated to the Chief Executive Officer.

• Evaluating Compliance: The effectiveness of this policy and its associated governance controls is assessed annually through an internal compliance review, with findings reported directly to the Board of Directors.

Raising Concerns and Grievance Procedures

TBCo encourages employees, suppliers, customers and community members to raise concerns regarding our business conduct or political neutrality without fear of retaliation.

• Concerns may be reported confidentially or anonymously through TBCo’s Stakeholder Grievance Procedure (PSG3) and Speak Up mechanisms.

• All reported concerns will be reviewed promptly and handled in accordance with our established grievance procedures.

• This policy is published on TBCo’s website and is accessible to all stakeholders