BASICS OF COOPERATION
As a globally active family-owned company, awareness of our social responsibility is an integral part of ARDEX’s corporate culture. The ARDEX Group is therefore committed to acting in a lawful, socially responsible, and ethical manner.
The group-wide compliance management system is therefore an important part of our business processes. It supports us in achieving compliance with company guidelines and is an important confidence-building measure in our relationships with our business partners. In addition, the globally applicable ARDEX Code of Ethics requires all employees to behave in a legally compliant and ethical manner. The Code of Conduct underscores the corporate values enshrined in the ARDEX Code of Ethics and creates a sustainable common basis for cooperation with ARDEX suppliers. ARDEX expects all suppliers to strictly observe national and international laws in the course of their business activities. ARDEX also expects legally compliant and ethical conduct in accordance with the principles set out in our Code of Conduct for Suppliers. This includes, in particular, a commitment to anti-corruption, compliance with antitrust laws, and socially and ethically impeccable conduct.
PROHIBITION OF CORRUPTION
Corruption is a criminal offense and damages reputation and business integrity.
ARDEX expects its suppliers to reject and actively combat corruption and to express this commitment by signing the Code of Conduct.
The term “corruption” refers to any abuse of entrusted power for private gain and advantage.
We and our contractual partners undertake not to offer, procure, or demand any improper financial or other benefits. You may not agree to or accept them in order to obtain, maintain, regulate, or secure commercial, contractual, regulatory, or personal advantages. This includes all financial or other benefits.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As a medium-sized family business, we are committed to our responsibility towards our employees, customers, neighbors, the environment, and society as a whole.
Similarly, ARDEX expects its suppliers to support the approach of sustainable development, to accept the principles set out in this Supplier Code of Conduct, and to act in accordance with them. This means in particular:
- Respect for human rights:
ARDEX and its contractual partners respect and recognize the human rights set forth in the UN Declaration of Human Rights in all their business relationships.
Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual identity is not tolerated. Employees’ freedom of assembly is accepted. In accordance with the UN Global Compact, this includes the right of all employees to freely assemble or associate in order to jointly defend their employee rights. - Prohibition of forced and child labor:
ARDEX and its business partners undertake not to derive any benefit from forced or child labor and not to tolerate it in any business relationships. - Occupational health and safety:
ARDEX and its business partners are expected to comply with labor law requirements in all countries in which they operate.
This includes, in particular, adequate remuneration that meets the respective statutory minimum wage in all cases and the prohibition of excessive overtime.
It is ensured that all local minimum requirements for the health and safety of employees are met. In addition, ARDEX continuously works to improve health and safety measures for its employees by communicating occupational safety instructions, preventive training instructions, and regular maintenance of technical equipment. - Environmental protection:
For ARDEX, ecology and economy are inseparable. ARDEX products set high standards thanks to their efficiency. Investments in energy-efficient production facilities strengthen local business in the sales markets and secure jobs where products are sold.
This promotes the region’s economy and reduces the burden on the environment. ARDEX also encourages its business partners to work in a resource-saving and environmentally conscious manner. ARDEX will therefore seek to establish long-term relationships with suppliers who are also committed to sustainable processes that protect the environment.
MONITORING
ARDEX expects its partners to comply with all national and international legal standards.
ARDEX strives to establish long-term relationships with suppliers who fulfill their social and societal responsibilities. We therefore expect our suppliers to support the principles set out here. ARDEX reserves the right to terminate or reduce business relationships with suppliers who do not comply with the principles agreed upon here.