VRS Sustainability EN - Flipbook - Seite 24
PEOPLE AND DIVER S I T Y
Code of conduct our responsibilties
The Viessmann Group consists of more
than 12 750 family members who have
committed themselves to embracing
our three binding values every day.
Thus, the triad of team-oriented,
responsible, entrepreneurial – virtually
forms the family contract.
Our name stands for technological
excellence and innovation. As an
employer, business partner and with
our diverse social commitment, we
assume economic, ecological and social
responsibility in everything we do. Since the company was founded in 1917,
cooperative and trustworthy conduct
towards our business partners has been
an essential part of our values.
The code of conduct gives guidelines
for cooperation with our employees,
with our business partners, the society,
the handling of data and reporting and
whistleblowing procedures. Every family members is obliged to follow this.
V I E S S M A N N A N D O U R F A M I LY
MEMBERS
Anti-discrimination
We respect differences and treat each
family member with respect. Diversity,
equal opportunities and tolerance are
our priorities, and we respect the personal dignity, privacy and personal rights
of each individual.
Anti-Bullying
We treat all family members, customers, business partners and other
stakeholders fairly and with dignity and
respect at all times.
Conflicts of Interests
We are expected to act in the best
interests of the company, which means
that business decisions of our large
Viessmann family should be made free
of any conflict of interest.
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
We respect the property of the company and the property of third parties
such as our customers and business
partners.
VIESSMANN AND OUR E X TERNAL
PA R T N E R S
Fight against corruption and bribery
Corruption is the abuse of one's own
position, of whatever nature, for
one's own benefit or for the benefit
of another person. We pursue a zero
tolerance policy against bribery and
corruption in any form.
Invitations, Gifts & Benefits
We are confident that our family members will be guided by common sense
and good judgment when giving or
receiving gifts or invitations, and that
they will never give gifts with the aim
of gaining a competitive advantage.
Donations, Contributions and Sponsoring
We never give donations or other bene-
