The following code defines our company’s basic requirements for all suppliers, service providers and our own employees.
Fair and free competition
We recognise the principles of free competition, act accordingly and do not accept any agreements with competitors that violate antitrust laws.
No tolerance of corruption
We reject any form of corruption or bribery and do not grant third parties any advantages in connection with our business decisions.
Transparent management
We record our business transactions properly and in accordance with local country legislation without falsification, concealment or misrepresentation of business transactions.
No discrimination
We do not tolerate any discrimination against employees, customers, business partners or third parties.
Fair remuneration for employees
We do not employ any employees against their express will and pay them above the statutory minimum wages. We treat employees with dignity and respect.
Zero tolerance for child labour
We strictly adhere to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines regarding the minimum age of employees and do not employ children under the age of 15 under any circumstances. We also ensure that all our suppliers and customers comply with these guidelines.
Compliance with national working time regulations
We observe the maximum weekly working hours for employees, except in exceptional circumstances. These may not exceed a maximum of 60 hours per week. Legal provisions with a lower weekly working time take precedence. We grant our employees at least 24 hours of consecutive free time per week as well as paid annual leave in accordance with the legal regulations of the respective countries.
Compliance with environmental protection
We comply with all conditions of the applicable environmental laws. We optimise the environmental conditions in the manufacture of our products, use energy resources responsibly and pay attention to sustainability.
Compliance with health and safety regulations
We comply with all statutory occupational health and safety measures and train our employees accordingly.
Compliance with data protection regulations
We comply with the provisions of the respective national data protection laws and ensure the protection of personal data of employees and business partners.
Respect for the intellectual property of third parties
We respect and protect the intellectual property of others. Therefore, we do not disclose any protected information or business and trade secrets to third parties without authorisation and also keep them confidential internally. Furthermore, we do not use any information or trade secrets of business partners without their consent.
Selection of suppliers and customers
We also observe the principles set out in this Code when selecting our suppliers, service providers and customers and require them to comply with them as well.