(Stand 06/2023)
The supplier, its managers and employees are committed to socially responsible corporate governance.
The supplier shall actively work towards acting ethically and legally impeccably, particularly in the areas of working conditions, social and environmental compatibility, competition and transparency, by sustainably observing, complying with and promoting the values and principles set out below.
1. Compliance with the laws
The applicable laws and other legal provisions of the countries in which the supplier operates shall be complied with.
2. No bribery or corruption
The Supplier does not tolerate any form of corruption and bribery as defined by the UN Convention (United Nations Convention against Corruption of 2003, in force since 2005).
Bribes, kickbacks or other corrupt measures aimed at obtaining an unlawful advantage are prohibited.
The supplier may neither offer nor directly or indirectly accept bribes, non-transparent commissions or other dishonest payments from persons and organizations.
This applies to government authorities, individual government representatives, private companies and all employees of these organizations.
3. Fair competition
The rules of competition and antitrust law are complied with.
The supplier promotes ethically and legally fair competition.
4. Respect for the basic rights of employees
4. Respect for the basic rights of employees (continuation)
5. Child labour
The supplier complies with the prohibition of child labor, i.e. the employment of persons younger than 15 years of age, unless local legislation stipulates higher age limits and unless exceptions are permitted (ILO Convention No. 138 of 1973 and ILO Convention No. 182 of 1999).
6. Environmental protection
7. Conflict minerals
The supplier confirms to the best of his knowledge and belief that the products to be supplied by him do not contain any so-called "Conflict Minerals" (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold), the sale of which supports the armed conflict in the DR Congo.
8. Data protection
When collecting and processing personal data, the Supplier shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
9. Audit and corrective actions
The supplier shall keep all documents and make them available to RK Rose+Krieger GmbH on request in order to verify compliance with this Code of Conduct.
The supplier shall grant RK Rose+Krieger GmbH the right to audit and inspect its sites and all relevant documents.
If RK Rose+Krieger GmbH comes to the conclusion during such an inspection that the supplier is not complying with this Code of Conduct, the supplier shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures.
In the event that the supplier or its suppliers do not comply with the rules of conduct of this "Code of Conduct", RK Rose+Krieger GmbH shall be entitled to terminate the business relationship with the supplier.
The supplier shall agree with its sub-suppliers that RK Rose+Krieger GmbH shall also have the right to audit them accordingly.
10. Declaration of the supplier
The supplier undertakes to comply with all principles of this "Code of Conduct" and to oblige its own suppliers in the further value chain to comply with the corresponding rules of conduct within the scope of their respective possibilities.
Yours sincerely,
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH
Connecting and positioning systems
Björn Riechers
Managing Director