Code of Conduct: Brief Overview
This brief overview of the code covers all its salient points. However, if you would like to read the code in greater detail, the full version of the document is also available for download
Business principles
- Each employee should implement our core values, comply with and observe applicable laws, support fundamental human rights and give due regard to health, safety and environment.
Business integrity
- Bribery and any other form of unethical business practices are prohibited.
- We promote free enterprise and require strict compliance with competition laws.
- As responsible corporate citizens, we encourage participation in community activities and take all measures for the safety and health of our employees as well as for the protection of the environment.
- Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality and to act in the Company’s interests at all times
Company responsibilities
The Code encourages us to:
- adopt the spirit of open communication
- provide equal opportunities and a healthy, safe and secure environment
- ensure the rights of employees to join unions/associations
- protect personal data of employees
- engage in an active performance and development dialog.
Employee responsibilities
The Code provides employees guidance on their responsibilities with regard to:
- Media relations and disclosures
- Inside information
- Corporate identity,
- Protecting our intellectual property
- Internet use
- Business travel policy
- Prohibition on substance abuse.