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Our Business Principles
Our primary mission is to develop and maintain an economically stable and successful business. We bear responsibility for our employees, our business partners, and society.
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Compliance with Laws and Agreements
We comply with applicable legislation and international agreements in all our operations.2
Human Rights
We respect the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We uphold the rights of our employees as well as the rights of the communities in which we operate.3
Ethical Values
We are committed to conducting our business with integrity and in accordance with high ethical principles.4
Open Dialogue
We maintain an open dialogue with all our stakeholders.5
Competition Law
We operate everywhere in compliance with applicable competition laws and promote fair competition.6
Fair Business and Anti-Corruption
We do not offer, give, or accept bribes or any other questionable advantages that could lead to illegal or unethical business practices.7
Confidentiality and Intellectual Property
We protect the confidential information and trade secrets of our customers and business partners, and we respect the intellectual property rights of others.8
International Trade and Export Control
We comply with international trade regulations, export control laws, and applicable sanctions regime.
Responsibility guides everything we do
The working conditions of our employees meet at least the requirements set by legislation and the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
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Equality and Equal Opportunity
We treat all our employees and job applicants equally and fairly.2
Human Dignity and Diversity
We respect human dignity, individuality, and the diversity of our workplace. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threats, bullying, or harassment.3
Prohibition of Child and Forced Labor
We do not accept the use of child or forced labor under any circumstances. We always comply with the age limits specified by local legislation and never hire anyone under the age of 15. If local law requires a higher minimum age, we strictly adhere to it.4
Freedom of Movement
We do not permit practices or procedures that restrict the freedom of movement of our workforce.5
Safe and Healthy Working Environment
We provide a safe and healthy working environment and are committed to its continuous development. Occupational health and safety instructions are implemented and accessible to everyone at all our workplaces.6
Freedom of Association
We respect the right of our employees to establish or join trade unions in accordance with the legislation of each country of operation.7
Fair Remuneration and Working Hours
We pay our employees fair remuneration for their work and comply with local wage regulations. We ensure that working hours and overtime always comply with applicable legal requirements.8
Supplier Code of Conduct
We do our utmost to ensure that our suppliers and subcontractors also commit to complying with these sustainability and responsibility principles.
Environment and Sustainable Development
We comply with international and national legislation as well as with regulatory requirements in all our operations. We adhere to high ethical standards and key regulations, such as the European Union’s REACH chemical regulation, the RoHS directive, and legislation concerning conflict minerals. The goal of our environmental responsibility is to continuously develop our operations and reduce our environmental footprint. We require the same commitment from our entire supply chain. Our environmental management system is certified in accordance with the ISO 14001:2015 standard.
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Environmentally Sound Choices
We select and use materials and products that are as environmentally sound and low-emission as possible in our processes.2
Circular Economy and Material Recycling
We promote a circular economy by increasing the recycling of raw materials, packaging materials, and products at all our locations.3
Material Efficiency and Waste Minimization
We continuously improve our material efficiency and minimize the material waste generated in our production.
Quality Management
Our management system is certified in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. We are committed to a high level of quality in all our products and services. We ensure that our solutions always meet the requirements set by applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, technical standards, and established trade practices.
