Seal of biodiversity

Live Forever Young is committed to establishing principles for the promotion and conservation of biodiversity. LFY Vietnam aims to spread this idea and inspire companies, associations, and cooperatives to join in promoting biodiversity for the benefit of healthy communities. Biodiversity encompasses the full beauty of fauna and flora, as well as human cultures.

We also expect this social commitment from our contractual partners.

The code of conduct listed below serves as a basis for establishing common ground between our partners and us in our thinking and actions. Implementing and adhering to these practices and the code of conduct in this document is the basis for establishing or maintaining business relationships with Live Forever Young, which leads to the use of the 'Seal of Biodiversity'. Companies that embrace this mission and implement policies and practices to protect, conserve, or promote biodiversity will receive the use of a 'Seal of Biodiversity' after review by Live Forever Young and signing this commitment. In addition to our annual inspections, Live Forever Young will equally assess management commitment and interview management and its employees to understand that they believe, think, and act in support of biodiversity, in support of all life forms, plant and animal.

1 Basis of the business relationship

This Code of Conduct forms the basis for all national and international business relationships involving the use of the seal between Live Forever Young and its partners, suppliers, and production facilities. It applies both directly to the aforementioned groups of people and to other parties employed or commissioned by the business partners who are involved in the production of goods. Upon entering into a legal transaction, the business partners guarantee that they will adhere to the principles set forth in this Code of Conduct.
2 Based on applicable law

All business partners must comply with applicable national and international laws and maintain minimum industry standards. The most stringent standards should be preferred; this also applies to these guidelines. All forms of corruption, fraud, and bribery are prohibited.
3 Respect for human dignity and environmental protection

Respect for human dignity and the environment is the central pillar of this agreement. It must be respected at all times by all parties involved.
4 Prohibition of chemicals or harmful substances

Any form of chemicals, harmful substances, or chemical fertilizers in the agricultural process is prohibited. Harmful substances are the antidote for life forms and therefore destroy or damage biodiversity. Flora and fauna thrive best in a chemical-free environment. Healthy soil with living soil flora (similar to healthy human intestinal flora) does not tolerate chemicals. Pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers should not be used.
5 Promoting biodiversity

Farming should leave room for beneficial insects, pollinators, amphibians, birds, herbs, shrubs, and native trees. We understand that smallholder farmers with 2 or 3 hectares cannot care for tigers or elephants. What we do demand, however, is respect for every form of life, from the smallest to the largest.
6 Prohibition of bird hunting or killing animals

All forms of bird hunting for the purpose of trade or human consumption are prohibited. The killing of wild animals is prohibited.
7 Environmental protection

Protecting nature and the environment is a central component of the business practices of Live Forever Young and its partners. Business partners must comply with applicable national standards in this regard and are also encouraged to prevent and reduce environmental pollution and avoid the use of chemicals, insecticides, and other toxic materials throughout the value chain, from agriculture to the final product. Business partners must not destroy forests or natural habitats and should strive to preserve a healthy natural environment and promote biodiversity and healthy communities.
8 Commitment of business partners

Each business partner guarantees to implement the environmental standards set out here within their organization and to also demand these from their business partners.
9 Termination of business relationships

Live Forever Young reserves the right to terminate the contractual relationship with business partners if serious violations of this Code of Conduct are discovered and the respective business partner fails to take appropriate corrective action. Sufficient time will be given to implement such corrective action. In the event of such termination, the partner will lose the right to use the 'Seal of Biodiversity' on its products or in any public materials.
10 Management Responsibility

Live Forever Young management is responsible for monitoring the implementation of this Code of Conduct and will do everything in its power to ensure that partnerships are maintained only with those companies that adhere to this Code of Conduct, which is set out in this Letter of Commitment.
11 quality seals

This is a seal awarded to partners that LFY considers honest, reliable, and sincere in their beliefs, actions, and thinking regarding biodiversity. Approval to use the seal on product packaging or in PR materials depends on the partners' sincere commitment to biodiversity and their compliance with and respect for the rules set forth herein.