code of conduct for business partners

Code of Conduct for Business Partners

Introduction

For Camfil, responsible acting means that we conduct our business in a manner that is fair, reliable, and transparent. That includes what is commonly referred to as compliance - full observance of all applicable laws, internal regulations, and binding voluntary commitments. Camfil operates to the highest standards and has policies in place governing our behaviour both internally and externally. To support our efforts in identifying potential ethical violations, Camfil has for many years been providing a whistleblowing service to employees for reporting their concerns confidentially. This whistleblowing service is also offered to our Business Partners. By using this function, Business Partners can report knowledge or suspicion of activities that are illegal or are not aligned with Camfil’s moral and ethical values as stated in this Code.

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Camfil requires Business Partner to comply with the requirements set out in this Code (as amended from time to time) and to make sure that its sub-suppliers are aware of and comply with standards that are equivalent to the requirements set out in this Code. Camfil supports and works actively to comply with international guidelines regarding the environment, human rights, working conditions, anti-corruption, and business ethics, including the UN Global Compact’s ten principles derived from The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The International Labor Organization’s Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and The United Nation Convention against Corruption. 

GENERAL COMPLIANCE

Camfil acts with integrity in dealing with others and also expects the Business Partners to respect fundamental values such as human and labour rights, equal treatment, and non-discrimination. The Business Partner shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to its business. In the event of discrepancies between this Code and applicable law, the strictest standard shall apply. The Business Partner shall have adequate active management systems and controls in place to secure and monitor its and its sub-suppliers compliance with this Code (or equivalent own standards) as well as applicable laws and regulations. The system shall be in proportion to the size, complexity, and risk environment of the Business Partner’s operations.

The Business Partner shall avoid all conflicts of interest that may adversely influence the business relationship with Camfil.

BUSINESS ETHICS

Anti-corruption and Money Laundering - Business Partner shall not engage in, nor tolerate, any form of corruption, blackmail, embezzlement, or bribery, whether directly or indirectly. 

Fair competition - Business Partner shall act in accordance with national and applicable international competition laws and not enter into discussions or agreements with competitors concerning pricing, market or customer allocation, market sharing, bid-rigging, or other similar activities which could have anti-competitive effects.

Intellectual property - Camfil's intellectual property, if applicable, must be treated with appropriate care. Business Partners must respect the intellectual property rights of others.

Trade Compliance - Business Partner agrees to comply with sanctions and export control laws and regulations which are applicable for the Business Partner in all activities, actions, and transactions conducted with Camfil, including, but not limited to, economic, financial, and trade sanctions and export controls administered by the European Union (“EU”), the United States (“US”) and the United Nations (“UN“), and other jurisdictions to the extent applicable (“Sanctions and Export Control Laws”).

HUMAN AND LABOUR RIGHTS

Fundamental human rights and labour rights - The Business Partner shall comply with and respect internationally proclaimed human rights, and make sure that it is not complicit in human rights violations. The Business Partner shall assess the risk of causing, contributing to, or being linked to serious human rights violations and take immediate action to rectify any violations or risks.

Forced labour and modern slavery - Camfil is committed to preventing any forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, or human trafficking and we respect all internationally proclaimed human rights as reflected in this Code. The Business Partner shall not use or benefit from forced labour or any other form of involuntary labour, including involuntary prison labour, slavery and servitude.

Workplace requirements - The Business Partner shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards on working hours and wages and apply whichever that is stricter. Employees of the Business Partner shall be entitled to an employment agreement or offer of employment (at-will or otherwise) stating the terms and conditions of their employment. It must not be required from employees to hand over government-issued identification such as passport or work permits as a condition of employment. 

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Business Partners shall ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all individuals. Occupational safety and health protection are an integral part of all business processes and are included from the outset – starting in the planning phase – in all technical, economic, and social considerations. Business Partner shall provide training and ensure that employees are educated in health and safety issues. All employees of Business Partner shall promote safety and health in their work environment and comply with the health and safety regulations. The core of our business is providing good indoor air quality in order to protect people, processes, and products. 

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental and climate protection are key corporate objectives for Camfil. As an established global company, Camfil takes responsibility to understand and minimize the environmental impact we contribute to. Camfil expects the same from its Business Partner. Business Partner shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. Business Partner shall obtain, maintain and comply with all required permits and licenses for its operations. Every Business Partner bears responsibility for conserving natural resources and helping protect the environment and shall endeavour to avoid or reduce adverse environmental impacts from its operations. Business Partners shall strive to integrate practices and technologies that promote energy efficiency and sustainable use of resources. To actively reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, the Business Partner is encouraged to establish environmental plans and to set climate targets. Product design and process control should integrate the following principles: natural resources preservation, waste and emission reduction, energy efficiency, pollution risk prevention, use of hazardous substances reduction and substitution, use of recycled materials, and development of alternatives for product recycling. Business Partner shall handle hazardous substances and chemicals responsibly, and where reasonably possible, substitute such substances for less hazardous ones.  It is recommended that the Business Partner has an environmental management system (EMS).

AUDIT RIGHTS

Business Partner acknowledges and agrees that Camfil shall have a right to conduct audits, including confidential employee interviews, of the Business Partner and its business to ensure the Business Partner's compliance and fulfillment of this Code. Camfil has a right to request Business Partner to once a year
provide Camfil with a written assurance letter, either by a form provided by Camfil or a report approved by Camfil, describing the actions taken or measures to be implemented by Business Partner to assure compliance with this Code. The assurance letter should contain, among others, the actions taken to
mitigate the impacts of the Business Partner's operation on the environment and health and safety; the actions are taken to ensure respect for the rights of workers and prevention of human rights abuses, and instruments in place to fight corruption and bribery. The right to perform audits shall also include a right to receive relevant information upon request and without Camfil's staff physically present at Business Partner's site.

NON-COMPLIANCE

The Business Partner shall promptly notify Camfil of any non-compliance or suspected non-compliance of this Code, either caused by the Business Partner itself or its sub-suppliers. Failure to notify Camfil of such non-compliance shall constitute a breach of this Code. Failure by Business Partner to comply with any part of this Code shall constitute a material breach of any existing or future agreements with Camfil.