Code of Conduct Sanpack GmbH

Code of Conduct of Sanpack GmbH. Founded in Hamburg in 1990, Sanpack GmbH is a family business and stands for state-of-the-art technology in production, for social and economic responsibility and for maintaining Germany as a production location.

This Code of Conduct defines minimum standards which Sanpack GmbH and all suppliers undertake to comply with. Sanpack GmbH also endeavors to exceed these requirements whenever possible.

1. Scope of validity
   This Code of Conduct forms the basis of all business relationships for the goods produced, sold and purchased by Sanpack GmbH. All business partners are also required to comply with the principles set out in this Code of Conduct.
   
   
2. Corporate values
   The key prerequisites for the success of Sanpack GmbH are the competence, commitment and responsible actions of all employees. The corporate mission statement emphasizes responsibility towards people and nature as well as fairness and tolerance. This includes the following principles:
   Compliance with and observance of legal and cultural framework conditions are a matter of course.
   Dealing with employees and third parties is fair, polite and respectful.
   The interests of customers and business partners are given due consideration.
   Any form of discrimination based on gender, origin, religious affiliation or other characteristics is refrained from. Professionalism, fairness and reliability have top priority in all business relationships.
   
   
3. Dealing with employees and business partners
   All employees must be treated with respect and dignity without exception. Any kind of physical, psychological, sexual or verbal harassment or intimidation is prohibited. Disciplinary measures must not violate national legislation and internationally recognized human rights. Employees who lodge a complaint due to violations of the provisions of this Code of Conduct or national laws must not be subject to any form of disciplinary action.
   Relationships with our business partners should be characterized by mutual reliability, honesty, courtesy and fairness. This includes making and communicating decisions in a transparent and comprehensible manner. In the same way, these principles are exemplified by management towards employees and adhered to by employees towards each other.
   
   
4. Freedom of association
   It is the right of employees and workers to form or join a workers’ organization or trade union of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining.
   
   
5. Compliance with laws
   The national legal provisions, in particular labor and social laws, as well as environmental protection regulations must be complied with.
   Employment contract agreements or comparable measures may not circumvent the Code of Conduct.
   
   
6. Prohibition of discrimination
   All employees and workers must be treated equally. No one may be harassed or discriminated against because of their origin, skin color, nationality, ancestry, gender, sexual identity, faith or ideology, political views, age, physical constitution or appearance. Every employee is obliged to respect the personal sphere of other employees. Sexual harassment and bullying are prohibited.
   
   
7. Child labor
   The minimum employment age may not be below the age at which compulsory schooling ends and in no case below the age of 15 or 14, if national law in accordance with ILO Convention No. 138 permits it. The respective national regulations for the protection of children and young employees must be complied with.
   
   
8. Working hours
   When regulating working hours, German legislation applies, according to which the regular basis of 40 hours per week and 60 hours per week including overtime may not be exceeded. Overtime must be appropriately remunerated. All employees must be granted at least one day off after six consecutive working days.
   
   
9. Remuneration
   Workers and employees are paid at least the statutory minimum wage or, if the amount is higher, the minimum wage customary in the industry. Overtime must be remunerated with statutory or industry-standard bonuses. The wages paid should be sufficient to cover the basic requirements of the employees. All employees must receive at least the legally prescribed social benefits.
   Illegal and unjustified wage deductions as a direct or indirect disciplinary measure are prohibited. In addition, employees and workers must be regularly informed of the full composition of their wages in a manner they understand.
   
   
10. Documentation of employment conditions
    Employment must be based on a formal document such as an employment contract or letter of engagement. The business partners guarantee the written documentation of the employment conditions. This document must provide information on the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, duration and payment, pension benefits, vacation entitlement and notice period. Circumvention of applicable labor and social security standards is prohibited, as is circumvention of the Code of Conduct through non-genuine training programs, contract work or similar methods.
    
    
11. Occupational health and safety
    Safety in the workplace is a fundamental principle. The safety regulations must be consistently and strictly adhered to. This applies to all hazards that may arise at the employee’s workplace. Identified accidents or potential hazards and stresses as well as near-accidents must be reported to the management immediately.
    Employees are regularly informed and trained about these rules in order to promote awareness of the dangers and to encourage them to think along with the company in all safety-related activities.
    Employees are guaranteed a hygienic working environment.
    
    
12. Environmental protection
    Sanpack GmbH is committed to protecting our environment and declares the resource-conserving manufacture of all products to be a corporate goal. The following guiding principles apply to environmental protection:
    We protect our environment, use all natural resources sparingly and avoid or reduce the burden on people and nature.
    We take into account the requirements of an intact environment in development and design, in the manufacturing process, in the packaging and shipping of our products as well as in the improvement of processes and the introduction of new systems and products.
    We expect our business partners to comply with all laws and regulations for the protection of people and the environment.
    When disposing of waste, the most environmentally friendly disposal method that is justifiable from an economic point of view must be chosen. In the event of incidents that could have a negative impact on the environment, the management must be informed immediately and comprehensively and must in turn initiate the legally required reports to the authorities.