CODE OF CONDUCT

of the POLYTEC GROUP

Acting with integrity and responsibility is an indispensable and elementary part of the POLYTEC Group's corporate culture.
With our Code of Conduct, we are taking another consistent step towards fulfilling our local and global responsibility. Compliance with this Code of Conduct forms the basis for equal and appreciative cooperation.

The following lists provide a rough overview of the POLYTEC GROUP Code of Conduct.
You can download the detailed and complete Code of Conduct here.

(FULL VERSION) CODE OF CONDUCT POLYTEC GROUP

CODE OF CONDUCT

Quick Overview

SIGNIFICANCE

As a specialist for innovative and complex plastics solutions, the POLYTEC GROUP is subject to a wide range of social, political, and legal framework conditions due to its international activities.

Our mission statement PASSION CREATES INNOVATION1 is an integral part of all our current and future activities, decisions, and strategies
We focus on prevention
We want to avoid uncertainty and strengthen sovereignty

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

This Code of Conduct applies without exception to all board members, managing directors and employees of the entire POLYTEC GROUP, as well as to all our business partners and shareholders.

The management of the group must set an example to their employees
In the event of ambiguities or questions, all employees are supported by their respective managers, superiors and the POLYTEC GROUP’s legal department
Inquiries can be submitted directly to the legal department via the compliance mailbox or the Whistleblowingportal

HUMAN RIGHTS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUAL TREATMENT

Human rights
We respect and protect the globally applicable regulations for the protection of human and children’s rights as fundamental and universally applicable requirements.

Equal opportunities and equal treatment
POLYTEC offers equal opportunities for everyone. The selection, hiring and promotion of our employees is based on their qualifications and skills. Harassment within the company will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Employee rights
All employees have the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining within the framework of the applicable local legal regulations.

Health and Safety
The safety and health of our employees are a high corporate goal of importance. We ensure a safe working environment. The applicable national regulations for accident prevention and avoidance must be strictly adhered to and constantly checked

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE PROTECTION

We comply with the applicable regulations and standards regarding environmental protection, land, forest and water rights and work on the continuous improvement of the environmental compatibility of our products and energy efficiency standards.

we develop sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies of the future
OECD guidelines are a matter of great importance to us and must also be ensured by our suppliers

BEHAVIOUR IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Compliance with rights and laws
Regarding to all business actions and decisions the laws, rules and other external or group-internal regulations are strictly observed.

Fair and free competition
The POLYTEC GROUP stands for technological competence, innovative strength, client focus and motivated, responsible employees.

Relationship with customers
We observe all the legal regulations and treat our customers the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We conduct orders in a fair way based on the quality and price of our innovative products as well as creative solutions.

Relationship with suppliers
The POLYTEC GROUP does not maintain any business relationships whatsoever that involve the violation of laws or business regulations for granting or accepting bribes or favours, in particular from or to public officials.

Avoidance of conflicts of interest
Employees of the POLYTEC GROUP are obliged to avoid situations where their personal or economic interests come or could come into conflict with the interests of the company.

Relationship with competitors
Professional, transparent, and fair behaviour on the market secures the interests of the individual group companies and thus also ensures the competitiveness of the POLYTEC GROUP.

Donations, Sponsoring
The POLYTEC GROUP‘s corporate strategy only provides for donations and the conclusion of sponsorship agreements in exceptional cases.

Money laundering prevention
The POLYTEC GROUP complies with its legal, national, and international obligations to prevent money laundering and does not participate in money laundering activities.

BEHAVIOUR WITHIN THE COMPANY

We respect the right to freedom of expression and the protection of personal rights and the right to privacy.
The image and reputation of the POLYTEC GROUP must also be preserved in the private sector.

DEALING WITH INFORMATION

Reporting
We value open and truthful communication concerning our business procedures between our investors, employees, customers, business partners, the public in general and state institutions.

Data protection & information security
POLYTEC is committed to com-plying with international data protection regulations, in particular the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as national adaptation laws.

Accounting, financial reporting, compliance with tax and customs regulations
To avoid irregularities and penalties, we ensure compliance with tax and customs regulations by establishing appropriate processes and controls. This ensures complete and correct recording in reporting as well as timely payment to the tax authorities.

Dealing with insider information and information relevant to the capital market
Dealing in shares of POLYTEC Holding AG is subject to both strict legal regulations and the requirements of the capital market, which in particular includes the ban on using insider information for one’s own advantage or for the advantage of a third party.

Confidential business information
We take all necessary steps to protect business documents from being accessed and viewed by unauthorised persons.

PROTECTION OF BUSINESS PROPERTY & IT SECURITY

We use the property and the resources of the company correctly and carefully and protect it from loss, theft, or misuse.
Information technology and electronic data processing are an important part of the POLYTEC GROUP‘s business environment and are therefore ensured through ongoing training of employees.

IMPLEMENTATION & COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS, WHISTLEBLOWER SYSTEM

All POLYTEC GROUP employees are demanded to check their performance in the light of the regulations set forth in this Code of Conduct and to ensure compliance.

In order not to endanger the aims of this Code of Conduct, the attentiveness of all employees of the POLYTEC GROUP is required, to report any irregularities or breaches on firm suspicion. We also put value on information from business partners, customers and other third parties in the event of violations of laws.

To the whistleblowingportal