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Version: 1.0
Valid from: 2010/04
PALFINGER has set a goal of global, sustainable, profitable growth and corporate responsibility. The proactive implementation of and adherence to the following ecological and social items is important to us. For this reason, we require them, under this Code of Conduct, of all of our stakeholders—our business partners, suppliers, dealers, and employees, all of whom are referred to in the following as partners.
1. HUMAN RIGHTS
1.1 Ban on child labour
Child labour must not be used in any phase of production. The partners are mandated to adhere to the recommendations of the ILO conventions on the minimum age for employment or engagement of children. This minimum age should not be less than the age at which compulsory school attendance ends, and in any case not less than 15 years.
1.2 Free choice of employment
Forced or compulsory labor is not permitted. Employees must have the freedom to terminate their working relationship with reasonable notice. Employees must not be required to submit their identification documents, passport, or work permit as a precondition of employment.
1.3 Ban on discrimination
Discrimination against employees, in any form, is not permitted. This applies to discrimination, for example, on the basis of sex, race, caste, skin color, disability, union membership, political beliefs, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.
1.4 Freedom to organize
Employees must be able to communicate openly with corporate management about working conditions without fear of reprisal in any form whatsoever. They must have the right to organize, to join a labour union, to appoint representatives, and to be voted in as such.
1.5 Health and safety
The partner ensures worker safety and health in the workplace, conforming with national regulations as a minimum, and supports continuous development of improvements in the working environment.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
2.1 Environmental responsibility
The partners follow the precautionary principle when dealing with environmental problems, take the initiative to increase environmental responsibility, and promote the development and spread of environmentally friendly technologies.
2.2 Environmentally friendly production
The partner ensures appropriate environmental protections at all phases of production. This includes a proactive approach, in order to prevent or minimize the effects of accidents that could have negative effects on the environment.
2.3 Environmentally friendly products
All products manufactured along the supply chain meet the environmental standards of their respective market segments. This includes all materials and substances used in production. Chemicals and other materials that could present a hazard to the environment if released must be identified. A hazardous material management system must be established for their use, so that they can be safely handled, transported, stored, recycled, or reused, and disposed of with suitable methods.
3. BUSINESS ETHICS
3.1 Anti-corruption
The highest level of integrity is expected in all business activities and relationships. Any form of corruption, bribery, extortion, and fraud is strictly forbidden, and can be reported anonymously using the Integrity Line under www.palfinger.com.
3.2 Gifts, hospitality, invitations
Our business and our performance in competition are based on quality and competence.
Employees may not be influenced by receiving favours; nor are they allowed to influence others with favours. Employees may accept hospitality only in typical measure, and symbolic gifts that are appropriate to the circumstances. In case of doubt, the employee must consult with and receive approval from the management board. No employee may accept gifts of the following types from third parties, or offer them to third parties, regardless of the value of the gift: cash, loans, kickbacks, or other advantages in the form of money.
4. INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION
The partners communicate this Code of Conduct in an appropriate manner within their facilities and in their international institutions. The contents of the Code of Conduct are also available from the home page www.palfinger.com and in the PALFINGER supplier portal.
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