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Human Rights Policy Statement

The document is Century Communities' Human Rights Policy Statement which was updated in February 2020. It outlines the company's commitment to upholding internationally recognized human rights principles in its business operations. These principles are guided by UN declarations and conventions, as well as OECD guidelines. The company's Board of Directors and executive team oversee the implementation of policies to identify and address human rights risks. The policy statement also details seven principles that guide the company's commitment to ethics, employee rights, diversity, health and safety, and prohibiting practices like forced labor and child labor.

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Human Rights Policy Statement

The document is Century Communities' Human Rights Policy Statement which was updated in February 2020. It outlines the company's commitment to upholding internationally recognized human rights principles in its business operations. These principles are guided by UN declarations and conventions, as well as OECD guidelines. The company's Board of Directors and executive team oversee the implementation of policies to identify and address human rights risks. The policy statement also details seven principles that guide the company's commitment to ethics, employee rights, diversity, health and safety, and prohibiting practices like forced labor and child labor.

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Human Rights Policy Statement

Updated: February 2020

INTRODUCTION
Founded in 2002, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top-10 national homebuilder
committed to supporting internationally recognized human rights activities and initiatives. Respect
for human rights is a core value of our business. We believe that long-term business success can
only be achieved if human rights are acknowledged and protected. Our Human Rights Policy
Statement sets out the fundamental principles embedded in our business operations and culture
to ensure we do not engage in activities that directly or indirectly violate human rights. It is our
corporate responsibility to uphold these principles throughout our entire organization. Additionally,
we expect all stakeholders, including business partners, vendors and suppliers, to be aligned in
upholding human rights globally.
Our approach to human rights is based on:
• The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The International Labor Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work
• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Century’s Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and overseeing corporate responsibility
policies and programs. Century’s executive team, including the Co-Chief Executive Officers and
Chief Financial Officer, oversees the implementation of these policies and coordinates our efforts
to identify, address, train and report on our human rights risks and opportunities and foster a
dialogue on these issues with human rights experts, employees, shareholders and other
stakeholders.

HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY STATEMENT


Century’s Human Rights Policy Statement demonstrates our commitment to supporting and
promoting human rights that benefit all our stakeholders, including our customers, employees,
shareholders, investors, and the communities in which we live and operate. Our commitment is
guided by the following seven principles:
ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT
As detailed in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we’re committed to the highest
standards of business ethics which govern the conduct of our business operations for all
employees. We require all business on behalf of Century to be conducted with honesty and
integrity in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
We believe all our employees deserve to be treated with integrity and respect. Therefore, we
promote a work environment of transparency and trust. We compensate our employees
competitively and operate in compliance with applicable wage, work hours, overtime and
benefits laws and international labor standards.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We support and encourage diversity and inclusion within our business and the organizations
with which we do business by maintaining workplaces that are free from discrimination or
harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, political opinion or any other
status protected by applicable law. We are committed to the protection of women’s rights. We’re
committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, eliminating all discriminatory
practices and promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, violence and
intimidation. For more information on Century’s diversity initiatives, please review our
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKPLACE
Our policy is to provide and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace for all our
employees that complies with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. For more
information on Century’s health and safety initiatives, please review our Commitment to
Workplace Health and Safety.
FORCED LABOR AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
We’re committed to preventing and prohibiting forced labor of any kind, including all forms of
modern-day slavery or human trafficking.
CHILD LABOR
We do not engage in or condone the unlawful employment or exploitation of children.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
We respect the principles of freedom of association and collective bargaining. We are aligned
with the International Labor Organization and its core conventions: No. 87, the Freedom of
Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, and No. 98, the Right to
Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention.

For questions related to our Human Rights Policy Statement,


please email [email protected].

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