Code of Conduct - English 1
Code of Conduct Message from the Owner & Group CE
O ........................................................................... 5 Introduction – Our Code, Our Responsibility • What is the Code of Conduct? ............................................................................................................... 9 • Who must follow the Code of Conduct? ..........................................................................................11 • Our Shared Values ......................................................................................................................................13 1. Protecting People • Fair Working Conditions ............................................................................................................................15 • Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion ...............................................................................................15 • Ensure Equal Opportunity .......................................................................................................................15 • Secure Workplace Health & Safety .....................................................................................................15 • Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining .....................................................................15 • Preventing Forced Labor .........................................................................................................................15 • Preventing Child Labor ..............................................................................................................................15 • Right to Learn and Develop ....................................................................................................................15 2. Protecting Business & Brands • Transparency and Reporting .................................................................................................................17 • Accounting & Financial Reporting .......................................................................................................17 • Tax Responsibility .......................................................................................................................................17 • Preventing Fraud .........................................................................................................................................17 • Preventing Corruption ..............................................................................................................................17 • Preventing Money Laundering ..............................................................................................................17 • Fair Competition and Business Practices .......................................................................................17 • Responsible Supply Chain and Due Diligence .............................................................................19 • Sponsorships and Donations ...............................................................................................................19 • Commitment to Export Control Laws .............................................................................................19 • Avoiding conflict of Interests ................................................................................................................19 • Truth in Advertising and Marketing ....................................................................................................19 • Responsible Sales & Services ..............................................................................................................19 • External Communication........................................................................................................................19 3. Protecting Assets and Information • Protection of Employee Personal Data ............................................................................................21 • Protection of Personal Data of Costumers and, Business Partners ..................................21 • Protections of Information & Assets .................................................................................................21 • Licenses & IT systems .............................................................................................................................21 • Respect and care for HMG´s property ............................................................................................21 • Respect and care for our client´s property ..................................................................................21 • Insider dealing..............................................................................................................................................21 4. Protecting Environment • Our Commitment ....................................................................................................................................23 • Energy and Climate ..................................................................................................................................23 • Circularity and Materials ........................................................................................................................23 • Sustainable Business Travel .................................................................................................................23 • Responsible Chemical Management ...............................................................................................23 • Engaged Employees ................................................................................................................................23 We Speak Up • Your Voice Matters ....................................................................................................................................25 • How to Speak Up ......................................................................................................................................25 • Whistleblower Channel ..........................................................................................................................25 • Decision tree ............................................................................................................................................... 27