The following code defines the basic requirements of our company 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 law.
No toleration of corruption
We reject any kind of corruption or bribery and do not grant third parties any advantages in connection with our business decisions.
Transparent management
We book our business transactions properly and in accordance with the rules of local country legislation, without faking, concealing or falsifying business transactions.
No discrimination
We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind against employees, customers, business partners or third parties.
Fair remuneration of employees
We do not employ staff against their express will and pay them above the statutory minimum wage. We treat employees with dignity and respect.
No tolerance of child labour
We strictly adhere to the requirements of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) regarding the minimum age of employees and never employ children under the age of 15. We also ensure that all our suppliers and customers comply with these requirements.
Compliance with national working time regulations
We observe the maximum weekly working hours of employees, with the exception of exceptional circumstances. These may not exceed a maximum of 60 hours per week. Statutory provisions with lower weekly working hours take precedence. We grant our employees at least 24 hours of consecutive time off per week as well as paid annual leave in accordance with the statutory provisions of the individual countries.
Observance of environmental protection
We fulfil 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.
Attention to health and safety
We observe all legally prescribed occupational safety measures and train our employees accordingly.
Compliance with data protection
We comply with the requirements 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. We therefore do not pass on any protected information or business and trade secrets to third parties without authorisation and also keep them secret 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 undertake to comply with them.
