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8.2 RAFI COC

Corporate Responsibility Policy/Code of Con- same applies to matters such as human traf-
duct for the RAFI Group and for Suppliers and ficking, all forms of (modern) slavery, involun-
Business Partners tary prison labor, bonded labor, and other
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to define the forms of forced labor. In addition, we guaran-
principles and requirements that apply to our emplo- tee the standards on the legal minimum age
yees, suppliers, and business partners in the course for employment of children defined in Interna-
of business, based on the corporate policy of the tional Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions
RAFI Group. This Code of Conduct applies to all of 138 and 182.
RAFI’s business activities globally. All RAFI emplo-
yees and business partners are responsible for im- 1.2 Equality of opportunity and freedom from
plementing this Code of Conduct with regard to their discrimination
responsibility for people and the environment. Anti-discrimination by ensuring equal opportuni-
ties and equal treatment is key to ensuring we
Ethics and law deal with people in a manner that is fair, open,
At all its operational locations, RAFI complies with and free of prejudice. RAFI fosters diversity and
the applicable local legislation. As the company is ensures a working environment characterized
domiciled in Germany, this Code of Conduct is by respect and tolerance. At RAFI, we believe
based on German legislation. For certain regions, that the highest level of innovation, competitive-
countries, or functions, stricter guidelines or more ness, creativity, productivity, and efficiency can
detailed instructions may apply, but these must be achieved through diversity as well as con-
comply with this Code of Conduct. Should any pro- duct towards the people in the company that is
vision in this Code of Conduct be in conflict with lo- respectful and free of prejudice. We are therefo-
cal legislation, the provisions of the local legislation re committed to neutrality and impartiality with
shall take precedence. regard to gender, sexual orientation, religious
beliefs, political convictions – provided such
Suppliers and business partners convictions are based on tolerance towards tho-
RAFI suppliers and RAFI-affiliated subsidiaries must se who think differently as well as the principles
commit to the principles of this Code of Conduct. of democracy and freedom – ideology, ethnic or
They must also always exercise due care in the se- social origin, skin color, age, and disability or ill-
lection of their suppliers and sub-suppliers on the ba- ness.
sis of objective, factual criteria and in accordance
with the principles of this Code of Conduct. Further- 1.3 Environmental protection
more, they must communicate and ensure compli- Innovation leadership and the highest standards
ance with these principles. of environmental consciousness go hand in
We expect our other business partners to share the hand. Every business organization bears res-
values we describe in this Code of Conduct and to ponsibility for the environmental compatibility
also commit to adhering to them. and sustainability of the products and services it
offers, as appropriate for its portfolio of pro-
1. Social responsibility ducts and services. RAFI systematically pursu-
At RAFI, social responsibility means the commit- es its self-imposed goals for environmental pro-
ment to compliance with all applicable laws and to tection based on the RAFI Environmental Strat-
responsible treatment of society and the environ- egy. We are committed to always utilizing state-
ment. This means that all RAFI employees are obli- of-the-art and environmentally compatible mate-
ged to uphold applicable law and to act only within rials and technologies in order to avoid and mini-
its boundaries in the course of their business activi- mize environmental impact on a lasting basis.
ties. This includes in particular the resource-saving
RAFI recognizes its financial, social, and environmen- use of natural resources. We comply with envi-
tal responsibilities as a global company and strives to ronmental protection laws and recognized envi-
promote positive development in communities whe- ronmental regulations while using natural re-
re the company operates, while respecting local cul- sources sparingly and in an environmentally
tures and customs. We conduct business with a high friendly manner in order to permanently reduce
level of integrity. energy consumption, waste, carbon emissions,
and water consumption, as well as to preserve
1.1 Respect for universal human rights water quality. To make this possible, RAFI ope-
RAFI respects, protects, and furthers appli- rates a systematic and effective environmental
cable and internationally recognized law and management system according to ISO 14001
regulations for the protection of human rights and an energy management system according
and the rights of children in all areas over to ISO 50001.
which it can exert influence. We ensure that
all forms of child labor, forced labor, and com- 1.4 Product conformity and safety
pulsory labor are ruled out and that we are not RAFI and its products are represented on all
complicit in the violation of human rights. The markets relating to human-machine interaction,