Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)

Foreword

The Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH aims to communicate basic principles of cooperation to all business partners and to regulate them bindingly. The formulated principles and standards form an important part of the cooperation and compliance with the SCoC is carried out by Suppliers the Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH, and their Sub-suppliers expected and requested.

The general principles

Compliance with laws

The Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH expects your suppliers to comply with the law and laws as well as all agreed contractual terms.

Suppliers must comply with the relevant legal regulations of the respective legal systems. Violations of laws, contracts or the SCoC are not tolerated and can result in sanctions. If the SCoC contradicts applicable law, the applicable law always takes precedence. If a local habit contradicts a regulation of the SCoC, this must be followed.

A fair competition

Our suppliers and their employees must respect and comply with the national and international rules of fair competition and not take any action that violates antitrust law. Coordinated behaviors that aim or prevent, restrict or distort competition are prohibited.

Clear anti-corruption

Our suppliers do not bribe and cannot be bribed, even if this means that a business does not come about. In particular, our suppliers ensure that their employees do not offer, promise or grant any benefits to employees or related third parties with the aim of obtaining an order or other preference in business dealings.

Relationships with business partners are always transparent

Suppliers are selected solely on the basis of competitive considerations and on the basis of complete and clear agreements.

Anti-money laundering measures

Our suppliers support all necessary measures to prevent money laundering in their sphere of influence.

Compliance with foreign trade regulations

Our suppliers observe the applicable national and international foreign trade regulations for all deliveries, services and payments.

Avoiding conflicts of interest

Situations in which the personal or financial interests of employees with whom their company can conflict must be avoided. In order to recognize and avoid such conflicts, suppliers must immediately consider situations that may restrict the objectivity and independence of employees Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH show.

The protection of information and data

Our suppliers are aware of the importance of information security and data protection for their company and for their employees and guarantee effective protection in both areas. The supplier processes personal data in compliance with all legal regulations, in particular data protection regulations. Sensitive information from business partners and customers is treated confidentially by the supplier and protected against unauthorized access and loss. The obligation to maintain confidentiality also applies after the business relationship with the Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH.

Working conditions and human rights

The Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH is convinced that diversity of people as well as an appreciative attitude and approach are the basis of entrepreneurial success. So accepted and respected Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH the personal and individual differences of all employees. Discrimination, sexual or personal harassment, disadvantage or insult are not tolerated. Dealing with each other is open and honest, characterized by respect and responsibility.

The Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH expects this basic attitude and compliance with the following principles from its suppliers:

Free choice of employment

Employment is chosen freely. Forced and compulsory labor (including bondage or involuntary prisoner work) are not tolerated.

Anti-discrimination

Equal opportunities and equal treatment, regardless of ethnic origin, skin color, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, social origin or political attitude, insofar as this is based on democratic principles and tolerance towards dissenters, are guaranteed by the supplier.

No child labor

Children must not be inhibited in their development, their dignity must be respected and their safety and health must not be impaired. Suppliers must comply with the general legal requirements regarding the minimum age for admission to employment.

Freedom of association

The supplier recognizes the right of all employees to form collective employee representatives and to conduct negotiations to regulate working conditions.

Remuneration and working hours

The respective national regulations and agreements on working hours and regular paid vacation leave are observed. The remuneration observes – regardless of the difference in gender – the legally guaranteed minimum fees, the minimum standards of the respective national economic sectors and is based on the respective labor market.

Health protection / occupational safety

Suppliers ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws on occupational safety as well as occupational health and safety. The suppliers guarantee prevention of accident hazards and work-related illnesses and ensure that your employees are in a safe and healthy working environment in their daily work. Safety information and any appropriate personal protective equipment are available.

Our environment

Dealing with resources / resource efficiency and energy consumption

Environmental and resource protection are of great importance both in the context of development and in the manufacture, transport and disposal of products.

Resource efficiency: Suppliers use resources efficiently, use energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies

Waste management: The suppliers avoid waste during the development, manufacture, use phase and subsequent recycling of products and other activities and take into account the reuse, recycling and safe, environmentally friendly disposal of residual waste, chemicals and waste water.

Environmental management: Suppliers ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and laws.

Hazardous substances:The supplier identifies potentially dangerous chemical or other substances that pose a risk when they get into the environment. In addition, it ensures that they are handled, transported, stored, recycled and disposed of safely. If soil and groundwater contamination has occurred, the suppliers take the necessary security and damage remediation measures in accordance with the legal regulations and in coordination with the responsible authorities.

Responsible material procurement

Suppliers who process mineral resources from conflict areas place the origin of the material of the Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH open to each other and only use validated, conflict-free smelters and refineries for the procurement of minerals for the production of your products.

Implementation & consequences for violations

The implementation

As Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH we expect that the requirements of this SCoC will be met by all suppliers and also implemented in their upstream supply chain (suppliers & sub-suppliers).

The continuous improvement

We expect our suppliers to continuously improve the implementation of this SCoC’s demands in order to minimize the negative social and / or ecological effects of the company and to adapt to the changing environment and processes.

Consequences

The Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbHexpects that employees of the suppliers can express themselves accordingly if the requirements described here are not met and reserves the right to check compliance with the requirements by suitable means.

Any recognized non-observance of the SCoC in the supply chain is assessed by the supplier and remedied independently, without additional costs for the Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbH arise. We consider compliance with the requirements formulated in this document to be essential and not insignificant for the respective business relationships.

Guilty violations of our principles are caused by the Apparatebau Nordhausen GmbHnot tolerated and can lead to the withdrawal of the contract, the termination of the contract up to the termination of the business relationship.

Nordhausen, May 2021