Code of Conduct for all employees of the API Group

VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

We base our business activities on ethical values and principles. This includes, in particular, personal integrity, the creation of fair working conditions, respect for human rights and protection of the environment.

LAW-ABIDINGNESS AND INTEGRITY

We comply with all applicable laws and legal standards. In particular, we observe regulations and prohibitions in connection with corruption, bribery, fraud and extortion. We neither grant nor accept gifts, invitations, payments or other benefits if this could influence business relationships. Our accounting is transparent and comprehensible. We treat the assets entrusted to us by our business partners carefully and appropriately.

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION LAW

We are committed to fair competition and observe laws that protect competition. These include, in particular, domestic and foreign antitrust laws and laws against unfair competition.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

We treat employees, suppliers and other stakeholders with respect. We pay attention to equal opportunities and oppose any discrimination based on social or ethnic origin, gender, age, nationality, political opinion, sexual identity or disability. We protect human rights and do not accept any form of child or forced labor.

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

We respect the freedom of organization of our employees as well as the right to co-determination and collective bargaining on the basis of the applicable legal requirements. We ensure that this right is not impaired. We adhere to the legally prescribed maximum working hours. Overtime is on a contractual basis and is voluntary. We pay our employees at least the statutory or collectively agreed minimum wage. We comply with the Youth Protection Act.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

We guarantee safe and healthy working conditions. We carry out the prescribed occupational safety training and adhere to all safety regulations, even under high time-pressure.

QUALITY AND CUSTOMER HEALTH

To ensure the quality of our services, we are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and pursue an internal systematic approach that goes beyond this. We ensure that the services we provide do not have any negative health effects on consumers. We comply with the relevant laws and guidelines.

DATA PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

We protect personal data from unauthorized access. When collecting, processing or using personal data, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation and also communicate the requirements to our employees and suppliers. The disclosure of confidential information of any kind or its publication is prohibited.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

We are committed to protecting the environment. We strive for a systematic approach to minimize environmental impact, reduce the consumption of raw materials, energy and water and reduce C02 emissions.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT

We are committed to uncompromising compliance with the Code of Conduct in all areas concerned.

API Group

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