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Campbell Soup Company Human Rights Principles

In furtherance of the commitments outlined in Campbell Soup Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, this statement summarizes the Company's views on key human rights issues and seminal principles embodied in the UN Global Compact, the UN Declaration of Human Rights, core International Labour Organization Conventions, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the laws of the countries in which we do business.

The principles set forth in this statement reflect the Company's philosophy about the way we will conduct our business on a global basis. They are applicable to all Campbell Soup Company employees, worldwide, and are approved and monitored regularly by the Company's senior management.

Diversity and Nondiscrimination: Campbell Soup Company respects, values and welcomes diversity in its workforce, its customers, its suppliers, and the global marketplace. The Company will comply with all applicable laws of the countries in which we do business, and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Harassment Prohibition: Campbell Soup Company is committed to providing a workplace free of sexual harassment or harassment based on factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. The Company will not tolerate harassment of employees by managers or co-workers, on or off-site. The Company will also endeavor to protect employees from harassment by non-employees in the workplace. All Campbell Soup Company employees are expected to treat their coworkers, and employees of the Company's customers and suppliers with dignity and respect.

Child or Forced Labor: Campbell Soup Company will not employ anyone under the age of 16 in any position, and workers under the age of 18 should not perform hazardous work. The Company also expects its suppliers to comply with these standards when placing contingent workers on assignment with Campbell Soup Company. The Company will not allow forced, bonded, or indentured labor practices in our operations, and forbids harsh or inhumane treatment, including corporal punishment or the threat of corporal punishment.

Working Hours and Minimum Wages: Workweeks are not to exceed the maximum hours set by local law. Campbell Soup Company requires employee compensation to comply with applicable wage laws, including those related to minimum wages, overtime hours, and legally mandated benefits.

Security: Campbell Soup Company will seek to provide a safe and secure business environment for the protection of our employees, products, materials, equipment, systems and information.

Freedom of Association/Collective Bargaining: Campbell Soup Company recognizes that in many of the locations in which we operate, employees have the right to freely associate, or not to associate, with third party organizations such as labor organizations, as well as the right to bargain collectively in accordance with local laws. The Company respects these rights, and is further committed to creating an environment of open communication in which employees can speak with their managers about their ideas, concerns or problems, and work together to address workplace issues. We encourage our employees to share their ideas, concerns or suggestions through a culture of cooperation and teamwork.


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