Code of Conduct

Preamble

Our Code of Conduct is intended to be a guideline for the entire bartolome röder AG and therefore applies equally to all of us. Specifically, it is aimed at top management, executives, all our employees and our suppliers. On the one hand, it represents the demands we place on ourselves to live up to the values and principles set out therein and, at the same time, signals responsible conduct towards our business partners, customers and employees to the outside world.

bartolome röder AG considers it its duty to act in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible manner. It endeavors to conduct its business competently and on an ethical and moral basis and to compete fairly in all markets in which it operates. This includes complying with applicable laws and accepting antitrust prohibitions and restrictions on competition. We want to avoid gaining undue advantages over customers, suppliers or competitors.

1. team spirit, constructive cooperation

We constantly question existing solutions and develop new ideas for the benefit of our customers. To this end, we promote constructive teamwork among our employees. Their interests and requirements are decisive for our work and further development. We are successful in our cooperation thanks to the diversity of our employees and their commitment to the business areas.

2. standards of cooperation

We expect all our employees to always act in accordance with the highest professional standards and guidelines of our company. If employees violate existing guidelines, rules or regulations in the course of their work or through their behavior, they will be subject to disciplinary action.

3. open communication with employees

We do not cover up misconduct. If our employees report actual or suspected misconduct in good faith, we do not tolerate any attempts at intimidation or reprisals against these individuals. We understand "in good faith" to mean that our employees are convinced that their report is true. This applies regardless of whether a subsequent investigation confirms the employee's version or not.

4. dialog with cooperation partners

All business information of our partners and their trade secrets are treated sensitively and confidentially as a matter of principle. Necessary documents are created and stored appropriately or, if necessary, destroyed after the end of the cooperation.

5. customer orientation

We behave fairly and honestly towards our customers and business partners. We record the wishes, needs and expectations of our customers and business partners in order to ensure targeted implementation in products, services or other processes. Our primary goal is to build a long-term and stable relationship with our customers and business partners based on trust.

6. data protection

We treat all personal data of our customers, business partners and employees with the utmost care. This includes names, addresses, telephone numbers and dates of birth or information about current health. Our employees are obliged to take all appropriate measures to protect our IT system from both internal and external data theft. This applies in particular to passwords misused within the company and unauthorized downloading of files, especially inappropriate material from the Internet.

7. prohibition of discrimination

Any form of discrimination is prohibited as a matter of principle. Regardless of whether this relates to nationality, ethnicity, age and gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or disability, or religion or ideology. Promotions and new appointments are always free of discrimination.

8. dealing with internal company information

It is important to us that the products manufactured, the equipment used and the company's intellectual property are handled carefully and responsibly.

9. compliance with applicable law

We require our managers to familiarize themselves with the laws, regulations and rules that are relevant to their area of responsibility and to comply with them without exception. Our managers in particular bear a great deal of responsibility for fulfilling and passing on the Code of Conduct.

The business practices of our business partners and their suppliers must also comply with the applicable laws. This applies in particular to the import, export and domestic trade in goods, technologies or services, but also to payment and capital transactions.

Violations of economic embargoes and trade, import and export control regulations by our business partners must also be ruled out, as must the financing of terrorism.

10. commitment of the company management

bartolome röder AG undertakes to make the necessary efforts to live up to the principles and values described in this Code of Conduct.