We shoulder responsibility
The market may have its own laws, it may be competitive, but it does have rules. For us, one thing is clear: we, too, must keep to them. For this reason, we position ourselves clearly in favour of fairness on the market and of compliance with national and international guidelines. In addition, we support social initiatives, thus demonstrating that sustainable action is not just a term without meaning for us, but visibly embodied to the outside world.
Support of social initiatives
As a company, we can certainly stand up for our values actively and act sustainably, but to make sustainable action possible within a more comprehensive context, too, we support socially committed initiatives. One of the ways in which we do this is to employ clients of non-profit institutions that assist people with disabilities. In addition, we support institutions such as workshops for the blind and regularly get involved with seasonal drives for various initiatives.
Compliance with international guidelines and agreements
To ensure sustainability in our business model, we are positioned against corruption, money laundering, bribery, inhumane working conditions, disadvantage and discrimination. The following are examples of problem areas and the associated guidelines:
- Corruption, bribery, giving or accepting undue advantage: FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
- Fraud, giving or accepting undue advantage, embezzlement, misinformation, etc.: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Corruption, money laundering, bribery, etc.: Business Partner Vetting guideline
- International standards and evidence-based solutions regarding social, economic and ecological challenges, as well as combating worldwide tax evasion (OECD guidelines)
Role model function
For our management, acting in accordance with these sustainability goals goes without saying, and it takes its function as a role model very seriously. These goals are examined on a continuous basis and, if necessary, adapted. Corresponding information is passed on, e.g. in regular meetings with the workforce.
Data and its use
Data protection has been a subject of very active discussion, particularly in the last few years, because introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) throughout Europe has changed many things. It goes without saying that we adhere to this and guarantee that we handle data securely, sparingly and appropriately in conformity with the relevant legislation.
Further data we access serves the exclusive purpose of engaging in trade relations solely with people or companies that stand for sustainable values. We’re assisted in this by the Amber Road program in concert with the Global Sanctions List. This contains data on potential business partners who are included in internationally available sanction lists, which means that, for us, business relations are out of the question.