People

People are at the centre of any action. To ensure that every person is granted the same rights and that these are safeguarded effectively, we will

• support and respect the protection of internationally declared human rights (Principle 1 of the UN GC);
• ensure that we are not complicit in human rights abuses (Principle 2 of the UN GC).

We will comply with all applicable laws governing the protection of personal data of our employees, customers, suppliers and any other parties concerned. The STIWA Group privacy policy can be viewed online at Data Protection - STIWA.

 

 

Environment

An intact environment is the basis for all life. In order to protect the environment, to conserve resources and to keep the overall impact on the environment as low as possible, we:

• support a precautionary approach to environmental problems (Principle 7 of the UN GC);
• engage in initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility (Principle 8 of the UN GC);
• promote the development and distribution of environmentally sound technologies (Principle 9 of the UN GC).

Work

When employing people, the focus is on relationships. We are committed to comply with the following 5 core principles of the ILO core labour standards:

• upholding the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, and to empowering our workers to defend their interests on the basis of national legislation.
• eliminating of all forms of forced or compulsory labour and respecting the principle of self-determined employment;
• abolishing child labour and no employment of children who have not reached the minimum age according to the respective national legislation (prohibition of child labour).
• eliminating discrimination in employment and occupation and providing equal opportunities for all workers by not tolerating discrimination on the basis of gender, age, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, faith, social origin or belief.
• complying with employee health and safety regulations, including fire safety and work and rest time, and with all employee protection laws and standards that are applicable locally.

 

Work performance

 

• Anti-corruption

We strictly separate private and professional interests. Situations in which private interests may collide with those of the company are to be avoided, if possible. However, if such conflicts of interest arise, they must be resolved transparently and in compliance with the applicable laws and guidelines.
The use of professional activities to gain personal benefits is prohibited and in clear contradiction to the corporate values of the STIWA Group. Business partners must never be favoured over others due to personal interests.

• Money laundering

We will comply with the relevant legal obligations for the prevention of money laundering. We only allow cooperations with business partners of integrity.

• Restriction of foreign trade rights

We will fulfil and comply with all export control and foreign trade law requirements. In doing so, we will inform in writing about any licensing requirements, prohibitions or restrictions pertaining to this area prior to the conclusion of the contract.

Compliance with the Code of Conduct

We will act responsibly and strictly adhere to the STIWA Code of Conduct throughout the entire cooperation. If other companies or people are involved in STIWA’s business activities, we will commit them to the same or even more stringent standards than those stipulated in the STIWA Code of Conduct.

We can verify compliance with the STIWA Code of Conduct on site at our business partners’ premises. Such an audit is only carried out after prior notice and together with representatives of the business partner. No expenses will be charged for this.

Material violations of the STIWA Code of Conduct constitute a major reason why any further cooperation may be considered unacceptable.