The Planet Group Inc.

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Our commitment to ethical behaviour and the solid ethical foundations are one of the most essential components of The Planet Group’s (TPG) operations. We are committed to doing business the right way, based on a culture of ethics and compliance.

This CODE OF ETHICS AND BUSINESS CONDUCT of TPG serves as our ethical commitment and as a guide to proper business conduct for all of our stakeholders. We, at TPG are committed to doing business legally, ethically and in a transparent manner.

This document applies to all staff who work for the TPG (including officers, directors, managers, team leaders, employees, temporary, agency, interim, sub-contractor or consultant staff). It also includes our suppliers/vendors and any other organization who we conduct business.

TPG expects its staff to be impartial and honest in all affairs relating to their job. All staff bear a responsibility in general, to be of good faith and do nothing to destroy the trust necessary for employment.

TPG is open to any questions at any time and will not allow punishment or retaliation against anyone for reporting a misconduct in good faith.

Non-compliance to this Code considered as a misconduct that could warrant disciplinary action, including termination of employment or other contract in deserving cases.

Compliance With Laws and Regulations

Our commitment to integrity begins with complying with laws, rules and regulations. We understand and comply with the legal requirements and commercial practices of lawful business.

Our staff must follow applicable laws and regulations, including the Code at all times and must ensure compliant operation.

Human Rights

We are committed to respect human dignity and rights of each individual and community whom we interact with during the course of work. We shall not, in any way, cause or contribute to the violation of human rights. Our staff shall treat everybody with dignity, respect and care and uphold human rights.

Fair Labour Practices and Working Conditions

We are committed to promote equality in our employment practices and to fair employment and remuneration policy in compliance with applicable laws. We are firmly opposed to employ or contract child or slave labour or any form of forced or compulsory or bonded labour. We condemn all forms of illegal, unfair, unethical labour practice that exploits workforce, destroys social security, or serves as tax evasion, including but not limited to undeclared and “grey” work or holding back wages.

Our staff shall act with integrity and treat their colleagues and others through the work with full respect.

Discrimination and Harassment

We provide equal opportunity in employment and we do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment or any type from abuse. No direct or indirect discrimination shall take place based on any professionally non-relevant trait or circumstance, like Age, Creed (includes religion), Sex, Gender, Family status, Marital status, Disability (including mental, physical, developmental or learning disabilities), Race, Ancestry. Any kind of discriminatory behaviour, harassment, bullying or victimization is prohibited. This extends outside of the offices of TPG (such as off-site client meetings, business travel, firm-sanctioned social events and to electronic communications)

All staff is expected to follow the highest standards of conduct in all verbal and written communication based on mutual respect, and must refrain from any form of harassment, slander or any behaviour that could be taken as offensive, intimidating, humiliating, malicious or insulting.

TPG is firmly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We recognize the immense value that individuals from various backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, and Black communities, bring to our organization and our clients. We actively seek to recruit and hire talent from diverse backgrounds to enrich our team and drive innovation. To support this commitment, we are actively engaged in both WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) and CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council) to promote economic development within these communities by facilitating procurement opportunities and fostering business relationships.

Health, Safety and Environment

We are dedicated to maintaining a healthy work environment. We are committed to minimise the impact on the natural environment of our operations. We make efforts to reduce the use of finite resources, such as energy or water, and the harmful emissions, like waste.

All staff must follow and comply with every relevant health, safety and environmental protection laws, regulations and rules at all times.

Confidentiality, Information Security, Proprietary Information and Intellectual property

We are committed to business information confidentiality, integrity and accessibility. We implement proper technical security measures. Proprietary information includes all non-public information that might be harmful to the company or its customers, business partners if disclosed to unauthorised parties. All staff must handle any such information as secret.

Privacy, Personal Data Protection

We respect people’s privacy and we acknowledge customers, employees and other natural persons’ need to feel confident that their personal data is processed appropriately and for a legitimate business purpose. We are committed to comply with all personal data protection laws. We only acquire and keep personal information that is necessary, and we give proper information on these activities to data owners. We implement proper security measures to assure confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal information.

Our staff must observe the legal requirements, apply compliant practices, and follow related procedures to ensure legality of personal data handling and processing activities.

-Leah Carson


President/Owner