🌱 Sustainable Sourcing & Ethical Labor Practices
At BIOS Homes, we believe that building a better future means doing the right thing—not just in what we build, but in how we build it. Our commitment to ethical business extends across every stage of the supply chain, from the materials we use to the conditions under which our products are made. Our vision is to create not just sustainable structures, but sustainable livelihoods.
♻️ Responsible, Earth-Conscious Sourcing
BIOS is redefining construction materials through innovation and responsibility. We prioritize:
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Low-impact, renewable, and non-toxic materials, including our patent-pending hemp-bamboo product line
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Local and regional sourcing where possible to reduce transportation emissions and support local economies
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Partnerships with suppliers who maintain transparent environmental practices, including carbon footprint reporting, sustainable forestry certification (e.g., FSC®), and responsible mining and extraction policies
Each BIOS factory and licensed partner is expected to adhere to rigorous sustainability standards for sourcing, ensuring that every home built under our name is aligned with our environmental values.
đź’Ľ Ethical Labor: A Non-Negotiable Standard
BIOS is fully committed to upholding and enforcing labor standards that reflect human dignity, fairness, and safety. All BIOS-affiliated factories, suppliers, and contractors must:
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Comply with International Labour Organization (ILO) core labor standards, including:
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Prohibition of forced or child labor
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Elimination of discrimination in employment
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Recognition of the right to collective bargaining
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Implement fair wage policies that meet or exceed local living wage thresholds
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Guarantee safe and healthy working conditions, including proper ventilation, protective gear, and regulated hours
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Maintain no-tolerance policies on harassment, abuse, or coercion in the workplace
These requirements are being formalized in the BIOS Supplier Code of Conduct, which every global partner will be required to sign, enforce, and audit against.
đź“ś The BIOS Supplier Code of Conduct (Coming Soon)
Our Supplier Code of Conduct will be the cornerstone of our ethical and environmental compliance program. It will include clear expectations around:
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Sourcing transparency and environmental stewardship
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Labor rights and working conditions
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Anti-corruption and business ethics
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Continuous improvement and third-party audit readiness
This code will be enforced globally through regular reviews, site visits, self-assessments, and anonymous reporting mechanisms.
🏠Empowering Factories to Lead
While our standards are high, BIOS is not here to punish—we’re here to partner and uplift. We provide support to help factories:
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Improve sourcing strategies and reduce their environmental impact
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Train staff in labor law compliance and ethical management practices
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Introduce cleaner technologies and material innovations
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Earn certifications such as LEED, WELL, or ISO 45001 to validate progress
This ensures every BIOS factory is not just compliant, but inspiring, helping to elevate local construction standards and quality of life.
🌍 Impact Beyond the Building
By embedding ethical sourcing and labor rights into our operational DNA, BIOS is building a model for a more humane, transparent, and sustainable construction industry. We don’t just talk about change—we engineer it, we source it, and we pay for it fairly.
