{"id":1554,"date":"2026-02-03T16:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbhg.swiss\/certifications\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:11:49","slug":"certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bbhg.swiss\/en\/certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Responsible Procurement Policy<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  1. BBHG SA is a manufacturer of watch components based in Les Brenets, Switzerland. This policy confirms BBHG SA’s commitment to respecting human rights, avoiding contributing to the financing of conflicts, and complying with all relevant United Nations sanctions, resolutions, and laws. <\/li><\/ol>
    1. BBHG is a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). As such, we are committed to proving, through independent third-party verification, that we:
      1. respect human rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work;<\/li>
      2. do not engage in any form of corruption, money laundering, or terrorist financing, and do not tolerate such activities;<\/li>
      3. support transparency in payments from governments and security forces that comply with rights in extractive industries;<\/li>
      4. do not provide any direct or indirect support to illegal armed groups;<\/li>
      5. enable stakeholders to express their concerns about the jewelry industry supply chain;<\/li>
      6. Implement the OECD’s five-step framework as a management process for conducting risk-based due diligence to ensure responsible supply chains for minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>
        1. We are also committed to using our influence to prevent potential violations by other parties. We inform our partners, suppliers, and customers and ask them to comply with certain commitments. We have a complaint policy available to stakeholders who wish to bring issues or concerns regarding materials sourced from ZCHR to our attention. <\/li><\/ol>
          1. Regarding gross violations during the extraction, transportation, or trade of diamonds\/colored stones.
            We will not tolerate, assist, or facilitate in any way the perpetration of the following acts, nor will we profit from or contribute to them:
            1. torture or cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment;<\/li>
            2. forced or compulsory labor;<\/li>
            3. the worst forms of child labor;<\/li>
            4. human rights violations and abuses;<\/li>
            5. war crimes, violations of international humanitarian law, crimes against humanity, or genocide.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>
              1. We will terminate all relationships with upstream suppliers if we identify a risk that reasonably indicates that they are engaging in the violations mentioned in paragraph 4, that they are sourcing from third parties committing these violations, or that they are associated with such third parties.<\/li><\/ol>
                1. Regarding direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups
                  We only sell or purchase diamonds\/colored stones that fully comply with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and, as such, will not tolerate any direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups or their affiliated entities\u2014including through the supply of diamonds\/colored stones, the payment of money, or the provision of logistical, material, or other assistance\u2014to those illegally engaged in the following activities:<\/li><\/ol>
                    1. the illegal control of mining sites or transport routes, trading points for diamonds\/colored stones, and upstream actors in the supply chain;<\/li>
                    2. Illegal taxation or extortion of money or diamonds\/colored stones at mining sites, transport routes, or points of trade in diamonds\/colored stones, or against intermediaries, export companies, or international traders.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>
                      1. We will immediately cease all relations with upstream suppliers if we identify a reasonable risk that they are sourcing from third parties that directly or indirectly support non-state armed groups such as those referred to in paragraph 6, or that they are linked to such groups.<\/li><\/ol>
                        1. Regarding public or private security forces
                          We affirm that the role of public or private security forces is to ensure the safety of workers, facilities, equipment, and property in accordance with the rule of law, including legislation that guarantees human rights. We will not provide any direct or indirect support to public or private security forces that commit the abuses described in paragraph 4 or act illegally as described in paragraph 6. <\/li><\/ol>
                          1. With regard to bribes and false declarations about the origin of diamonds\/colored stones, we refrain from offering, promising, or granting bribes, and we will resist requests for bribes for the purpose of concealing or disguising the origin of diamonds\/colored stones, making false declarations concerning taxes, duties, and royalties paid to governments for the mining, trading, processing, transportation, and exportation of diamonds.<\/li><\/ol>
                            1. Regarding money laundering
                              We will support efforts to help eliminate money laundering in situations where we identify a reasonable risk of money laundering resulting from or related to the extraction, trade, processing, transportation, or export of diamonds\/colored stones.<\/li><\/ol>

                              Namw : St\u00e9phane MOUGIN<\/p>

                              Position: Director<\/p>

                              Effective date: October 10, 2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                              Management of complaints relating to the activities of the company and its direct and indirect partners<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                              BBHG has established this procedure to receive and handle complaints regarding:<\/p>

                              • the supply chain for metals and precious stones, particularly those originating from conflict or high-risk areas;<\/li>
                              • human rights;<\/li>
                              • working conditions (overtime, pay, harassment, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination);<\/li>
                              • business ethics (corruption, bribes, facilitation payments)<\/li>
                              • the environment;<\/li>
                              • information about the products and services provided by the company;<\/li>
                              • where applicable, segregation and traceability of precious materials CoC.<\/li><\/ul>

                                Mr. St\u00e9phane MOUGIN is responsible for implementing and reviewing this procedure.<\/p>

                                Interested parties, whether internal or external to the company, may submit their concerns to BBHG SA, 032 920 38 25, info@bbhg.ch.<\/p>

                                Upon receipt of the complaint, we will endeavor to:<\/p>

                                • obtain an accurate report of the complaint;<\/li>
                                • explain our complaint handling procedure;<\/li>
                                • determine how the complainant wishes the complaint to be handled;<\/li>
                                • maintain the confidentiality of the complainant if that is their wish;<\/li>
                                • decide who should handle the complaint internally or help forward the complaint to the appropriate entity, such as the relevant supplier or institution in the sector;<\/li>
                                • obtain further information, where appropriate, when the issue can be dealt with internally;<\/li>
                                • aidentify all the measures we should take, including monitoring the situation;<\/li>
                                • inform the complainant of our decisions or conclusions as soon as possible;<\/li>
                                • keep complaints received and the internal procedure followed in our archives for at least ten years.<\/li><\/ul>

                                  We will not retaliate against individuals who file complaints in good faith.<\/p>

                                  Name: St\u00e9phane Mougin<\/p>

                                  Position: Director<\/p>

                                  Date : 13.10.2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                                  Human Rights Policy<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                  We, BBHG SA, recognize our responsibility to respect human rights. We believe that our company has a role to play in protecting and promoting human rights. <\/p>

                                  BBHG SA is committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights in its operations and supply chains. In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, our policy is based on the international standards of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. <\/p>

                                  Human rights refer to a set of fundamental freedoms and rights that belong to every person in the world, regardless of their origin, beliefs, or how they choose to live their lives. It is a broad concept, with economic, social, cultural, political, and civil dimensions. For BBHG SA, respecting human rights means ensuring that everyone involved in or coming into contact with our operations, supply chains, and products is treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and equality. <\/p>

                                  Our policy sets out the general principles that govern how we conduct our business at BBHG SA. Together with our employees and business partners, we are committed to advancing the implementation of this policy across all our operations and supply chains. We recognize that challenges unique to these standards may arise, and we will work to address these challenges in partnership with relevant partners and stakeholders: <\/p>

                                  1. Employment is freely chosen<\/li>
                                  2. Freedom of association<\/li>
                                  3. Working conditions are safe, hygienic, and take priority over material goods and profits.<\/li>
                                  4. Child labor is not used<\/li>
                                  5. Decent wages are paid<\/li>
                                  6. Working hours are not excessive.<\/li>
                                  7. No discrimination is practiced.<\/li>
                                  8. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion<\/li>
                                  9. Regular employment is provided<\/li>
                                  10. No harsh or inhumane treatment is permitted.<\/li><\/ol>

                                    BBHG SA will continuously strive to integrate this policy into all relevant company processes and procedures to ensure its effective implementation.<\/p>

                                    We recognize that we must take steps to identify and address any actual or potential adverse impacts, whether directly or indirectly related to our business activities or relationships. We understand that human rights due diligence is a dynamic and ongoing process that requires acting on findings, monitoring our actions, and communicating to our stakeholders how we are addressing impacts. <\/p>

                                    As our human rights risks and impacts may vary over time, this policy will be subject to review if our human rights due diligence process proves inadequate.<\/p>

                                    Name: MOUGIN St\u00e9phane<\/p>

                                    Position: Director<\/p>

                                    Effective date: 20.01.2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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