VRS Sustainability EN - Flipbook - Seite 25
P E O P L E A N D D I VERSITY
fits to obtain business or other improper
advantages for Viessmann, i.e. advantages that cannot be obtained honestly or
legally, or if they give the appearance of
bribery.
Compliance with competition law
_ Fair competition and antitrust law
We attach great importance to free
and fair competition and contribute to
combating practices prohibited under
competition and antitrust law.
_ Foreign trade and export control
As an international company, we comply
with the relevant national and international legal standards for export control.
We check customers and business partners with regard to applicable sanctions
lists.
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Subsidy fraud and incitement to
subsidy fraud
In order to ensure free and fair competition, it is also necessary, as part of our
contribution to the fight against prohibited practices under competition law, that
we take strict action against fraudulent
practices, in particular subsidy fraud.
_ Prevention of money laundering
We also ensure that we comply with
legal requirements to prevent money
laundering.
_ Insider Trading
We comply with the regulations on
insider trading. It is prohibited to use insider information, including that of other
companies, when trading in securities or
other tradable financial instruments and
to pass on insider information to others
for such purposes.
Handling of Data
_ Privacy, confidentiality, data protection and data security
We protect the right of family members and other persons to privacy
and data protection and maintain the
confidentiality of all information worthy
of protection, regardless of whether it
concerns our colleagues, customers,
business partners or other parties
involved.
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Information Technology and Internet use
Our employees are expected to help
the company protect the entire infrastructure and computer system data
against intentional malicious acts by
persons inside or outside the company.
_ Towards our environment
As part of our sustainability strategy,
we measure and improve our sustainability performance using indicators that
are based on eight targets relevant to
the Viessmann Group from the 17 Social Sustainability Development Goals
(SDG) as set by the United Nations.
VIESSMANN AND THE SOCIE T Y
Communication
_ External communication
We communicate our financial, social
and environmental results in an honest
and transparent manner.
In social media channels, we treat
Viessmann, our products and our colleagues as well as our customers and
business partners with respect.
_ Dealing with records
Our business records must meet the
highest standards of accuracy and
reliability and always comply with
applicable regulations.
Social responsibility
As a globally active family business,
we base our actions on international
agreements and guidelines. These
include the United Nations Declaration
of Human Rights, the United Nations
Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
_ Towards people
We reject any form of exploitation or
discrimination and ensure strict compliance with the relevant laws.
REPOR TING AND WHISTL EBLOWING PROCEDURE
Reporting and protection against
retaliation
Violations can be reported personally
or anonymously, directly or by email
or telephone, to your supervisor or the
Compliance Officer.
Viessmann guarantees protection
against retaliation for reporting concerns of any kind. It is ensured that
family members who report possible
infringements in good faith and without malicious intent do not suffer any
disadvantages as a result.
Contact and Compliance Officer
If any violations of the Code of Conduct become known to any employee,
all family members are obligated to
inform the Compliance Officer immediately.
More information and the complete Code
of Conduct of the Viessmann Group:
www.viessmann.family/en/how-weco-create/code-of-conduct
