LINIMATIC CODE OF CONDUCT
Vendor responsibility in social and sustainable entrepreneurship is central to the world-wide community and also plays an increasing role in a company’s competitiveness and profitability. Linimatic’s Code of Conduct was established in 2021 to support this social and sustainable entrepreneurship especially in the following areas: human rights; occupational health & labour issues; environmental management and anti-corruption measures. Linimatic has based its Code of Conduct on the UN Global Compact, an international initiative supported by businesses around the world with the aim of ensuring compliance in the forementioned areas.
PURPOSE
In order to respect human rights and to promote fair employment, safe working conditions, responsible environmental & ethical standards, the Code of Conduct will be applied in the production, supply and delivery of all Linimatic’s products and services. In addition to all applicable laws, rules and standards in the countries where Linimatic operates, all employees must comply with Linimatic’s Code of Conduct, even in cases where these requirements are more stringent than the national laws and regulations. Linimatic actively supports its suppliers in securing long-term continuous improvements. Linimatic supports the UN’s “Global Compact”. To make this commitment clear to employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, our Code of Conduct is based on the Global Compact’s ten principles and shall be made public.
WORKING CONDITIONS
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
As far as applicable laws permit, all employees are free to form and be a member of or not be a member of trade unions or similar external unions, and to bargain collectively.
FORCED LABOR
Forced or compulsory work is expressly forbidden and all employees are free to terminate their employment after reasonable notice in accordance with national law and/or prior agreement. Employees are not required to deposit money or identity papers with their employer.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees understand that their employment rights, pay and conditions are fair and reasonable, and meet, as a minimum, national legal requirements and industry standards. Working hours are in accordance with national law and are not abusive.
CHILD LABOUR
No person employed is below the legal minimum age for employment. The minimum age is the age for completion of compulsory schooling, or a minimum of 15 years, in accordance with Article 2.4 of ILO Convention no. 138 on minimum age. Children are not hired for dangerous work, or for work that is not consistent with the child’s personal development. The child is a person under 18 years, as defined in Article 1 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Personal development includes a child’s health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development, as described in Article 32 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Employees are treated with respect and dignity. Corporal punishment, physical, verbal or other unlawful harassment and any form of threat or intimidation is prohibited. All forms of discrimination based on bias or prejudice is prohibited, such as discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, race, disability, age, union membership, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local law.
Employees with the same qualifications, experience and accomplishments receive equal pay for equal work with others who do the same work under similar working conditions.
WORK ENVIROMENT
A healthy and safe working environment and, if applicable, housing provided for employees, is in accordance with international standards and national laws. Appropriate information and training on health and safety is provided for employees. Security also includes compliance with national laws and regulations regarding fire prevention as well as plans for evacuation in case of fire, at least as required by the national legislation in force at any given time. Safe and proper handling and labeling of chemicals, mechanical equipment and work processes is handled in accordance with national legislation. Workplace, and if applicable, housing, has acceptable temperature and noise level, adequate ventilation, adequate lighting, clean toilets, clean drinking water and, if appropriate, sanitary facilities for food storage.
ENVIRONMENT
Finite resources are used responsibly and with caution. Approaches and methods that reduce any environmental impact linked to our business are welcomed. Innovative development of products and services that provide environmental and social benefits is promoted.
ANTI-CORRUPTION
No form of extortion or bribery, including improper offers of payments to or from employees, business relations or organizations is tolerated.
We are committed to conducting our business in alignment with applicable national and international competition laws, and adhere to antitrust regulations, maintain robust data protection, and prioritize information security to safeguard sensitive information.
We are dedicated to prevent money laundering and avoid financing of terrorism.
CODE OF CONDUCT - SUPPLEMENT FOR SUPPLIERS
The CODE (Code of Conduct) applies to all activities of Linimatic and mutually contributing products, services and activities from other business(es) (”Supplier(s)”).
ADHERENCE
Linimatic requires that the contractor and their subcontractors meet the requirements of the CODE, which may mean more stringent requirements than the applicable national law. A supplier shall upon request, reasonably verify that the contractor and their subcontractors comply with the CODE. This can be done by providing information and/or allowing Linimatic or one of our representatives access to the site(s) of forementioned contractor/subcontractor.
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
The contractor is responsible for ensuring that their employees and subcontractors are informed of the CODE (Code of Conduct) and that they meet the requirements contained therein.