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1. Our social and socio-political responsibility
Respect for freedom and human rights is an essential part of our business operations. This creates the framework for our ventures and is a prerequisite for our mutual success.
widmann solutions is committed to sustainability. This includes the responsible – meaning effective and efficient – and sustainable use of available resources, both now and in the future. As a new member of the United Nations Global Compact, we are committed to its ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
widmann solutions is committed to ecologically and socially responsible corporate management. We expect the same behavior from all our business partners. We also require our employees to respect the principles of ecological, social and ethical behavior and integrate them into the corporate culture.
We also strive to continually optimize our business activities and our products and services in the spirit of sustainability and call on our business partners to contribute to this in the spirit of a holistic approach.
Widmann solutions is committed to honesty, honesty and integrity in all of our behavior towards employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and other stakeholders.
We recognize that legal and cultural requirements vary in a global market. Widmann solutions expects all of its business partners to act with the same fairness, honesty and responsibility as well as the same commitment to corporate social responsibility in all aspects of their business.
We are committed to honesty and integrity in all respects in our business conduct towards employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and other market participants. We are aware that legal and cultural requirements can vary in a global market. We expect all of our business partners to act with the same fairness, honesty and responsibility in all aspects of their business.
This Code of Conduct highlights important standards that are consistent with widmann solutions' corporate values and that we expect every business partner, including but not limited to suppliers, consultants, vendors, brokers, dealers, contractors, agents and others, to adhere to and sticks to them.
The Code of Conduct is based on national laws and regulations as well as international conventions such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Guidelines on Children's Rights and Business Conduct, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, the International Labor Organization's International Labor Standards and the Global United Nations Compact. We expect our business partners to comply with all relevant laws and regulations as well as the requirements of standards.
2. Compliance with laws, rules and regulations
Business Partner shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the countries in which it operates and shall take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with such laws, rules and regulations.
Combating slavery and human trafficking
Business Partner will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations prohibiting slavery and human trafficking in its own business and supply chain.
Compliance with antitrust laws
The business partner guarantees that its business practices are compatible with applicable antitrust and competition law and other laws and regulations
e.g. B. deal with monopolies, unfair competition, trade and competition restrictions as well as relationships with competitors and customers. Business Partner will not enter into agreements with competitors or take other actions that may unfairly affect competition, including, but not limited to, price fixing or market allocation.
Fighting corruption
We do not tolerate corruption. The business partner will also comply with applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations, including those relating to bribery abroad.
The business partner rejects any form of corruption, bribery, theft, embezzlement or extortion, nor does he tolerate illegal payments, in particular payments or other advantages to an individual, a company or a public official with the aim of influencing decision-making processes, regardless of this whether this violates applicable laws or not. In particular, under no circumstances will he offer, give or accept bribes, kickbacks, kickbacks or other illegal payments, inducements, gifts, entertainment, favors or other advantages or benefits of value for the realization of business opportunities or in any way related to the business activities from widmann solutions.
Conflict minerals
The Business Partner is aware of the applicable legal requirements regarding “conflict minerals” including tin, tantalum, tungsten, their ores and gold from conflict areas, and ensures that these laws are complied with. In addition, the business partner will make every effort to avoid the use of raw materials in its products that directly or indirectly finance armed groups that violate human rights.
Import and export regulations
Business Partner will comply with all applicable import and export control laws, including but not limited to sanctions, embargoes and other laws, regulations, government requirements and policies that control the transfer or shipment of goods, technology and payments.
Prevention of money laundering
We expect our business partners to comply with all applicable laws to prevent money laundering and not to participate in any money laundering activity.
3. Conflict of interest
Employees are expected to act in the best interests of their company. Private interests and personal considerations do not influence business decisions.
Widmann solutions and the business partner avoid any activities or situations that could lead to a conflict between the private interests of an employee or business partner and the business interests of widmann solutions. As soon as a business partner becomes aware of a conflict of interest, he or she will inform us immediately.
4. Respect for human rights, anti-discrimination and strengthening women's rights
We respect human rights and actively promote their observance. We follow the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which calls on every person, every body of society and, more broadly, economic actors and companies to contribute to respecting these rights. In addition, we respect the Tripartite Declaration of Principles on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy of the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. We strive to provide people with goods while maintaining our competitiveness. The business partner treats all people with respect and fairness and adheres to fundamental human rights, such as those set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations and the Tripartite Declaration of Principles on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy of the International Labor Organization (ILO) of the United Nations in particular the prohibition of forced or child labor and the provision of appropriate wages, social benefits, working hours, freedom of association and other fair working conditions in compliance with applicable laws.
Business Partner maintains a work environment that is non-retaliatory and free from discrimination, harassment and other dishonest behavior based on gender, age, race, color, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
5. Product safety, health and environment
With our processes and products, we make a significant contribution to the sustainable use of resources and environmental protection, especially climate protection. We strive to conserve resources by continually adapting the quality and performance of our products to environmental standards and reducing the consumption of energy, water, raw materials and operating materials.
Our business partner supports us in these efforts. It strives to manufacture and deliver safe products and to provide a safe working environment that promotes accident prevention and minimizes health risks for its employees.
The business partner adheres to applicable environmental protection laws and regulations and is committed to resource conservation and environmental protection to the greatest extent possible.
6. Data Protection, Confidential Information and Intellectual Property
The business partner complies with all applicable data protection laws. He is responsible for ensuring that confidential business information or business secrets that come to his knowledge in connection with business activities with widmann solutions (hereinafter “Confidential Information”) are maintained in strictest confidence and that they are not used in an inadmissible manner or disclosed to him be disclosed to third parties. Furthermore, the business partner protects and secures intellectual property of widmann solutions as confidential information.
7. Compliance with the Business Partner Code of Conduct
We consider the provisions of this business partner code of conduct to be essential to the business relationship between widmann solutions and the business partner, but reserve the right to make adjustments from time to time. Therefore, compliance with the provisions contained herein is essential for the business relationship between us and the business partner; this is recognized by the business partner and agreed with him.
In the event of material breaches by the Business Partner of this Business Partner Code of Conduct, widmann solutions reserves the right to terminate the business relationship with the Business Partner, subject to applicable laws.
We reserve the right to reasonably verify the business partner's compliance with this Business Partner Code of Conduct. Each review will be scheduled during business hours mutually agreed upon with the Business Partner and for which the Business Partner will provide meaningful documentation that clearly and transparently demonstrates compliance with this Business Partner Code of Conduct.
Business Partner will endeavor to familiarize itself with the business practices of its suppliers, subcontractors and other business partners and to require all suppliers, subcontractors and business partners to comply with this Business Partner Code of Conduct or comparable values.
The business partner and widmann solution will discuss all questions regarding this business partner code of conduct in a trusting and respectful manner.
The business partner is encouraged to report violations of this business partner code of conduct to widmann solutions (mail: coc@widsol.com)
THE 10 PRINCIPLES OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT
The ten principles of the UN Global Compact are derived from:
– the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
– the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work,
– the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and
– the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
Human rights
Principle 1:
Companies should support and respect the protection of international human rights.
Principle 2:
Businesses should ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
labor standards
Principle 3:
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Principle 4:
Companies should work to eliminate all forms of forced labor.
Principle 5:
Companies should work to eliminate child labor.
Principle 6:
Companies should work to eliminate discrimination in employment and employment.
Environment
Principle 7:
Companies should follow the precautionary principle when dealing with environmental problems.
Principle 8:
Companies should take initiatives to promote greater environmental awareness.
Principle 9:
Companies should accelerate the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Corruption Prevention
Principle 10:
Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.