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BUSINESS CONDUCT
Code of Conduct
Beyond the confines of the Group’s own organisation, the Code of Conduct for Business Partners governs the principles and guidelines for due diligence with the Zumtobel Group’s overall value chain. The Zumtobel Group’s Code of Conduct addresses fundamental requirements such as due diligence, respect for human rights, the prohibition of discrimination, health and safety at work, and environmental protec- tion; it sets out guidelines for responsible conduct towards third parties (including anti-corruption, gifts, sponsorship, anti-mo- ney laundering, fair competition and export transactions) and defines how to handle conflicts of interest and information, parti- cularly with regard to data and information security. The Code of Conduct for Business Part- ners forms an integral part of all contracts concluded between the Zumtobel Group (with all its business units) and its business partners along the entire value chain and covers the following aspects:
The Zumtobel Group has defined a number of fundamental policies and procedures in its Code of Conduct. The requirements set out in the code define the general stan- dards for conduct in business, legal and ethical matters, including the prohibition of corruption. The Zumtobel Group is com- mitted to complying with the legal requi- rements for combating corruption, bribery and money laundering. The requirements and rules of conduct serve as binding guidelines and a framework for dealings within the Group and with external parties for members of the Management Board, management as well as employees of the entire Group. These rules of conduct are communicated and refreshed in an online training course repeated each year for both new and exis- ting employees. The Management Board and the Supervisory Board also receive regular updates on this matter.
• Whistleblower system and documentation of reports • Due diligence • General principles of conduct and expectations of business partners • Due diligence principles and policies i Respect for human rights ii Environment and sustainability iii Corruption and anti-money laundering iv Criminal acts in dealings with public officials and in business dealings in general v Conduct vis-à-vis competitors (antitrust law) vi IT security vii Intellectual property and confidential information viii Social media ix Data protection x Monitoring and partnership
Inclusion of the above topics ensures that the Zumtobel Group’s material sustainability mat- ters in relation to climate change mitigation, energy, circular economy, and compliance with the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) core labour standards and relevant UN stan- dards, as well as the topic of corruption, are addressed.
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