BUSINESS ETHICS

We are dedicated to ethical business practices, following regulations, and maintaining corporate integrity. Our values are at the core of everything we do. They form the foundation on which we grow and evolve as a company. These values are embedded in our corporate culture and reflected in our rules, requirements, and guidelines.

Our compliance approach is rooted in this value-based culture, and promotes individual responsibility among all team members. This includes collective efforts to prevent and address violations that might harm our company.

Upholding our standards

We are committed to fostering a culture of corporate integrity that reflects our principles. We encourage our employees to speak up openly and resolve any concerns immediately to ensure the quality of our products and services. To maintain the integrity of our company, all illegal or unethical behavior as well as violations of our compliance requirements are strictly prohibited. Our goal is clear: To prevent any action that could harm our company or anyone associated with it.

Speak up - We are here to listen!

The SemperLine is our dedicated whistleblower hotline, designed to support anyone who cannot or does not want to address their concerns in person. It is available 24/7 to our employees, business partners, and other stakeholders. To report misconduct, raise concerns, or seek guidance, the SemperLine offers a safe and secure way to communicate any issue. All reports are considered and valued, treated with respect and confidentiality. Misconduct and any other deviations from high standards are addressed accordingly.

By speaking up, everyone who reports an issue plays a key role in upholding our ethical standards and maintaining a positive work environment at Semperit. Further information regarding "Speak Up" channels and the reporting process can be found here.

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Code of conduct

Our Code of Conduct outlines the ethical standards and expectations for all employees and partners. It serves as a guide for making the right decisions and maintaining integrity in everything we do. The Code of Conduct is integral to our compliance framework, and reinforces our commitment to ethical behavior.

Code of conduct in other languages

To support our global workforce, the Code of Conduct is also available in multiple languages to ensure clarity and accessibility for all.

Compliance management system

Our group-wide compliance management system ensures that our high ethical standards and adherence to local legislation are consistently applied worldwide. Every employee plays a crucial role in upholding these standards and ensuring our commitment to ethical conduct is maintained both at every level of the company and externally.

Dealing with our business partners

We hold our suppliers to high standards of integrity and compliance, requiring adherence to the principles of our Supplier Policy. We also expect our other business partners to follow the same ethical principles outlined in our Code of Conduct.

To ensure ethical business practices, we use a comprehensive Business Partner Check tool to screen and monitor our business partners. We implement procedures to prevent corruption, bribery, and conflicts of interest in business transactions. We expect our business partners to do the same.

Trust and transparency

We believe that a healthy, honest, and transparent work environment is built on mutual trust and the courage to address issues when they arise. We want employees and all other stakeholders to feel empowered to seek advice and raise concerns, knowing they will be heard and valued. We are here to listen!

Express your concerns and report wrongdoing through our secure whistleblowing platform, SemperLine. Employees, customers, agents, suppliers, and other stakeholders can report violations of our Code of Conduct, laws, and regulations safely 24/7. Further information on the different "Speak Up" channels and reporting can be found here.

Your courage in speaking up helps us uphold our values and create a safer, more ethical workplace. Thank you for your integrity and your faith in our processes! You can raise your concern via Semperline or contact our local compliance coordinators.