1.  VEINLAND is a company that is responsible for its employees. Compliance with social and ethical standards as well as environmental values is a matter of course for VEINLAND.

This includes compliance with applicable regulations such as the Supply Chain Act, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related UN conventions, data protection, the Posted Workers Act, the Minimum Wage Act, embargo regulations, anti-corruption, environmental protection, labour law and occupational health and safety, etc.

VEINLAND expects its suppliers, business partners and customers to also recognise the above-stated standards and ensure their fulfilment.

2. VEINLAND complies with all applicable competition and antitrust laws and regulations and expects its business partners to likewise comply with these laws and regulations.

VEINLAND recognises the protection of the individual from exploitation and from activities that could impair the mental, physical and/or emotional well-being of the individual. VEINLAND does not tolerate child labour, bribery or non-compliance with human rights. VEINLAND is thoroughly aware of its social responsibility as a globally active company and complies with its obligation to exercise human rights due diligence. It is a matter of course that human rights must be respected and human rights violations prevented. This applies to our own business activities as well as to the value-added and supply chains within the scope of our influence. The same is expected of VEINLAND’s business partners.

Should it become known that, contrary to our expectations, products or services have been provided by business partners in violation of human rights, and particularly through the use of child labour, VEINLAND expects the business partner concerned to cooperate in finding a satisfactory solution, taking into account the respective situation, social circumstances and education of each affected child.

The rights of young workers must be protected. Only workers who have reached the minimum age required to perform the respective work in accordance with the currently applicable laws are to be employed.

4.  VEINLAND does not tolerate forced labour, does not employ slaves, prisoners or illegal workers and expects the same from its business partners. VEINLAND complies with the currently valid labour law regulations and expects the same from its business partners.

5.  VEINLAND does not tolerate discrimination, unequal treatment or harassment of workers and expects the same from its business partners. Working conditions are fair for all employees. This includes compliance with legal regulations governing working hours as well as appropriate remuneration. The occupational safety regulations for the respective workplaces are complied with. Workers are required to comply with occupational safety measures. The occupational safety concept is regularly reviewed for potential improvements, appropriate measures are initiated and their implementation monitored. The protection of workers’ health remains at the forefront. The same is expected from the company’s business partners.

6.  VEINLAND complies with environmental regulations and standards and expects the same from its business partners. Saving resources is a matter of course; energy sources, products and services are adapted to comply with environmental regulations. Individual energy sources, products and services are also regularly reviewed with a view toward identifying optimisation opportunities. Protecting the environment is an important objective. All laws, regulations and standards for the protection of natural resources and the environment must be complied with. To this end, the necessary permits and licences are obtained and the conditions and ancillary provisions of these permits and licences are complied with. VEINLAND participates in the development and application of climate-friendly products and processes in order to contribute to climate protection.

7. VEINLAND complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding the manufacture and use of prohibited chemicals and materials and is able to provide evidence of this upon request. Processes, operating facilities and operating resources comply with the relevant applicable national legal requirements.

7.  VEINLAND complies with the provisions of the sanctions package against Russia and the provisions of sanctions packages against other countries and expects its business partners to comply with these sanctions packages.

8.  The confidential handling of information is of essential importance to VEINLAND and this is also expected of its business partners. Documents, files and records, whether analogue or digital, are of high value and are handled appropriately. The legal requirements for the storage and handling of documents are complied with. Data protection aspects are particularly considered here. In accordance with the provisions of data protection laws and regulations, VEINLAND ensures that all data is processed, stored and protected in compliance with the legal regulations. Confidentiality is a valuable asset. VEINLAND protects confidential information from unauthorised access, disclosure and misuse, both internally and externally. VEINLAND protects the confidential information of others, e.g., partners, customers, suppliers and employees, as though it is VEINLAND’s own confidential information. Before disclosing confidential information, VEINLAND ensures that it is authorised to do so and that the recipient is authorised to receive this confidential information for the performance of its duties. Confidentiality agreements are concluded with business partners if necessary and legal advice is sought beforehand if required.

9.   Intellectual property is an important strategic tool for achieving business objectives and is to be handled with appropriate care. VEINLAND protects intellectual property. The applicable legal regulations and laws are complied with.

10.   VEINLAND observes this Code of Conduct in its own actions. VEINLAND expects its business partners to act in accordance with this Code of Conduct. VEINLAND will regularly review compliance with the principles and requirements by regularly requesting its business partners to submit a self-assessment. VEINLAND may verify compliance with this Code of Conduct at any time through measures such as self-disclosure by Suppliers, submission of certificates and information provided by third parties. Following VEINLAND’s prior notification, the Supplier must allow VEINLAND to conduct an audit on the Supplier’s premises or at other locations where services are provided on behalf of the Supplier during normal business hours in order to verify compliance with the principles of this Code of Conduct. When exercising its inspection and audit rights, VEINLAND minimises any disruption to production and operational processes and exercises diligence in the protection of the business partner’s trade secrets. Compliance and follow-up will be reviewed in accordance with all applicable laws and existing confidentiality agreements.

In the event of identified violations, VEINLAND expects the business partners concerned to cooperate constructively in order to remedy these violations. In the event of identification of repeated violations, VEINLAND may impose sanctions on the business partner in accordance with the currently applicable laws as well as consider the significance of these violations as they pertain to the continued course of business and any damage that may have arisen.

This Code of Conduct is available for download on the company website www.veinland.net. The contact person is the Managing Director of VEINLAND GmbH, Mr Gerald Rynkowski. The contact details can be found on the company website www.veinland.net.

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