Read the Code of Conduct below to understand how Mightybytes creates collective action and enforces accountability and transparency through our supply chain.

Purpose

This document exists to set clear expectations for all suppliers and partners who provide products, services, or otherwise support our agency. We want to ensure our collaborations are ethical, secure, sustainable, and aligned with our values as a Certified B Corp.

Our Purchasing Commitments

Mightybytes has made the following purchasing commitments which are published in our company handbook:

• Prioritize B Corps: Whenever possible, we work with and purchase from fellow B Corps first. When a B Corp is not available, we will next look for a more ethical and responsible option.
• Sustainability & inclusion first: We will always choose the most environmentally-friendly and more inclusive option first in purchasing decisions unless it is prohibitive and beyond our resources to do so.
• Ethical alternatives: When more sustainable options are not available, we look for a viable ethical alternative. 
• Continuous learning & improvement: We focus on continuous improvement in all stakeholder-driven decision-making.
• Energy-efficient hardware: The company prioritizes purchasing hardware products with Energy Star or EPEAT ratings.
• Recycled content: Mightybytes purchases products that contain recyclable or compostable content when possible.
• Local first: We purchase from neighborhood or local suppliers whenever feasible and from B Corps whenever possible. 
• Representation: We give preference to suppliers owned by women, minorities, and other underrepresented communities.

A full list of Mightybytes’ commitments can be found in our company Code of Ethics and on our B Corp Impact Hub.

Core Principles

We ask that our suppliers and partners adhere to the following principles.

1. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere to all applicable local, national, and international laws, including tax, labor, and export regulations.
• Provide documentation proving compliance when requested.

2. Ethical Business Practices

• Conduct business with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
• Prohibit bribery, kick‑backs, or any form of undue influence.
• Respect intellectual property rights and avoid counterfeit or pirated materials.
• Use AI responsibly as outlined in our Responsible AI Policy.

3. Data Protection & Security

• Follow relevant data‑privacy legislation when handling any form of personal data.
• Implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect confidential information.
• Report any data breach or security incident to the agency within 24 hours.

4. Human Rights & Labor Standards

• Provide safe, healthy working conditions and fair wages.
• Prohibit child labor, forced labor, and discrimination of any kind.
• Allow workers the right to organize and voice concerns without retaliation.

5. Environmental Responsibility

• Minimize waste, energy consumption, and carbon footprint wherever possible in business practices.
• Prioritize reusable, recyclable, or sustainably sourced materials.
• Disclose any significant environmental impact associated with supplied goods or services.

6. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property

• Treat all agency information as confidential unless explicitly released.
• Return or securely destroy confidential data at the end of the engagement.
• Respect all licensing agreements and refrain from unauthorized use of software, media, or code.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Self‑assessment: Suppliers must confirm that they can comply with these requests on at least an annual basis.
• Audits: The agency may ask to conduct on‑site or remote audits to verify adherence.
• Incident reporting: Any breach of this Code should be reported promptly to Mightybytes.

Remediation & Consequences

• Corrective action: Suppliers will be given a reasonable timeframe to address non‑compliance issues.
• Termination: Repeated or severe violations may result in suspension or termination of the contract.
• Legal recourse: The agency reserves the right to seek legal remedies for damages caused by non‑compliance.

Our Request

By entering into a contract with us, suppliers acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Supplier Code of Conduct. This commitment helps Mightybytes deliver high‑quality digital solutions while upholding integrity, security, and sustainability.