General compliance rules for our business relationships

1. Introduction

Zander Extrusion Consulting – as a company, we place great importance on integrity, transparency, and reliability in all business interactions. These general compliance rules serve as a guide for ethical and legally compliant behavior in our business activities. They help us build and maintain trustworthy and long-term business relationships with our customers, partners, and service providers.

2. Integrity & Honesty

We always act fairly, honestly, and transparently. We strictly reject unfair business practices, deception, or misleading information. This includes:Wir handeln stets fair, ehrlich und transparent. Unlautere Geschäftspraktiken, Täuschung oder irreführende Informationen lehnen wir strikt ab. Dazu gehören insbesondere:

• Open and honest communication with customers and business partners.
• Avoiding any form of misinformation or manipulation.
• Adhering to the highest professional standards in our work.

3. Confidentiality & Data Protection

Protecting sensitive information and data is fundamental to our collaboration. We commit to handling personal and business-critical data following applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). This includes:

• Secure storage and processing of confidential information.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding internal and business matters of our customers and suppliers.
• Using appropriate technical and organizational measures for data security.

4.Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

We ensure that business decisions are made objectively and in the best interests of our customers. Potential conflicts of interest are:

• Openly communicated and transparently handled.
• .Professionally resolved through careful consideration and ethical behavior.
• Avoidance by rejecting orders in the event of incompatibility.

5. Fair Competition

We are committed to fair and free competition. Unlawful agreements or anti-competitive practices are prohibited. This means:

• No involvement in price-fixing or market manipulation.
• No unfair advantage over competitors through insider knowledge.
• Ensuring fairness and transparency in customer acquisition.

6. Anti-Corruption & Bribery Prohibition

We do not tolerate any form of bribery or undue advantages, neither in our business activities nor in collaboration with partners. This means:

• No acceptance or offering of gifts or benefits that could influence business decisions.
• A clear separation between business and private interests.
• Avoiding dependencies through financial or material contributions.

7. Legal Compliance

We always act following applicable laws and regulations. This includes:

• Compliance with all relevant legal requirements in our daily work.
• Regular review of legal requirements and adjustment of our business practices.
• Cooperation with authorities and institutions when necessary.

8. Sustainability & Social Responsibility

We take responsibility for sustainable and responsible business practices. This includes:

• Designing our work processes to conserve resources.
• Promotion of ethical and sustainable business practices.
• Support for initiatives that enhance environmental awareness and social responsibility.

9. Non-Discrimination & Equal Treatment

We actively promote a discrimination-free work environment and respect diversity in all its forms. This includes:

• Equal treatment of all customers, partners, and service providers regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability
• Rejection of any form of discrimination, harassment, or disadvantage.
• Encouraging an open and respectful approach in all business relationships.

10. Occupational Safety and Health

The safety of our employees, customers, and partners is our top priority. We are committed to focusing on occupational safety in all areas – within our company, with our customers, and in our projects. Our measures to ensure occupational safety include:

• Compliance with all legal regulations and relevant safety standards.
• Promoting a strong safety culture where risks are identified and minimized at an early stage.
• Consistently considering occupational safety aspects in all projects.

11. Implementation & Adaptation of Compliance Guidelines

These guidelines serve as the foundation of our business conduct and are regularly reviewed and adapted as needed. If customers or business partners have questions about our compliance principles or wish to report concerns, we are always available.