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This Code of Conduct of BOHAI TRIMET Automotive Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries forms the basis of our corporate culture.

It is our highest priority to protect and maintains the reputation of our company.

Our corporate culture and expectations

• We foster a culture in which people can develop their talents and ideas and are encouraged to achieve high performance.
• We expect leadership from our managers, determination, a sense of responsibility, the courage to innovate, and the ability to act as role models.
• We encourage each employee to act responsibly and do teamwork.
• Every employee is required to act in accordance with generally accepted ethical principles.
   

Human and labour rights, health and occupational health and safety 

• We respect the human dignity, privacy and personal rights of each individual and are committed to the observance and protection of human rights. Rights of minorities and indigenous people are included.
• We comply with relevant labour laws and regulations.
• We do not tolerate child labour and any exploitation of children and young people.
• We reject all forms of forced labour. No employee may be directly or indirectly forced into employment by violence and/or intimidation.
• We represent and promote diversity, inclusion and equality. 
• We guarantee equal opportunities and equal treatment in the applications and recruitment of all applicants and employees, as well as in the promotion or granting of training and further education measures. Equal opportunities for women, men and diversity are also ensured in all aspects of training and personal and professional develeopment. Ethical recruitment is complied with.
• No employee shall be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, age, skin color, ethnic or social origin, sexual identity, disability, religion or ideology, or political opinion.
• We respect and guarantee, in accordance with national legislation, the rights of our employees to form employee representation and to engage in collective bargaining.
• All employees must ensure a safe and healthy working environment. Strict compliance with our occupational safety regulations is a must for every employee.
• We deal with each other openly, honesty and respectfully.
• We handle operational resources with care. We adhere to the guidelines regarding the use of internet, email, social media, telephone and company cell phones or company vehicles.
• We are committed to promoting the health of every employee. We encourage our employees to adopt a healthier lifestyle and to participate in appropriate preventive medical checkups.

 
Environmental protection

• We guarantee compliance with applicable environmental laws, official regulations and standards.
• We follow and respect all land, forest an d water rights.
• We ensure that environmental pollution and hazards are minimized and environmental protection is continuously improved in our day-to-day business operations.
   

Use of private or public security forces

• The company ensures that the commissioning or deployment of private or public security forces does not lead to human rights violations.

 

Data protection

• We take the protection of employee´s data seriously. In accordance with the applicable European Data Protection Regulation, the personal data of our employees is processed only to the extent that is it necessary within the scope of the employment relationship.

 

Prohibition of corruption and bribery

• We do not tolerate any kind of corruption or bribery.
   

Avoidance of conflicts of interest

• We keep our personal and business interests strictly separated.
• We ensure that any appearance of a conflict of interest is avoided.
   

Invitation and gifts 

• Invitations and gifts to business partners are not misused for the purpose of influence. They are only granted if the occasion and scope are appropriate.
• Likewise, we do not accept gifts or invitations which could potentially place us in an obligatory dependency.

 

Money Laundering

• We comply with the legal obligations for the prevention of money laundering. Involvement in money laundering activities of any kind is strictly prohibited.

 

Fair Competition

• Our company behaves fairly in free competition and observes the applicable antitrust laws. We neither participate in antitrust agreements with competitors, nor do we exploit any abuse a potentially dominant position in the market abusively.
   

Import- and Export Control

• We comply with all applicable laws governing the import and export of goods, services and information.

 

Responsible supply chain

• We comply with human rights and environmental commitments in our supply chain to minimize sustainability risks in our supply chain.

 

Dealing with internal Knowledge

• Our employees are committed to ensuring a rapid and exchange of information within the company, unless (in exceptional cases) there is an overriding interest, e.g. confidentiality.
   

Handling confidential information

• We handle confidential company information with care.
• We do not disclose any confidential information to third parties.
   

Duty to report and advice center

Employees are required to report violations of this Code of Conduct. The first point of contact is generally the immediate supervisor.
Our Compliance Officer Lisha Peng is available to assist employees and business partners.

mailto: lisha.peng@bohai-trimet.com