Code of Conduct
Preamble
Our Code of Conduct is a guideline for the entire PreOmics GmbH company and therefore applies equally to each of us.
Specifically, it is addressed to the management, the executives and to all our employees. On the one hand, it represents the demand on ourselves to live up to the values and principles listed therein and, at the same time, it signals responsible behavior towards our business partners, customers and our employees.
Commitment of the company management
PreOmics GmbH duty is to act in an economically, socially and environmentally conscious manner. The company strives to conduct its business competently on an ethical and moral basis and to compete fairly in all markets in which it operates. This includes compliance with applicable laws and acceptance of antitrust prohibitions or restrictions on competition. At all costs, we want to avoid gaining undue advantages over customers, suppliers or competitors.
Team spirit, constructive cooperation
We continuously question existing solutions and develop new ideas for the benefit of our customers. To this end, we promote constructive cooperation among our employees. Their interests and demands on us are decisive for our work and further development. Only through consistent teamwork can we be successful in the various business areas.
Standards of cooperation
We expect all our employees to act in accordance with the highest professional standards at all times. If employees violate existing guidelines, rules or regulations in the course of their work or through their behavior, the employees concerned will face disciplinary action.
Open communication with employees
We do not cover up misconduct. When employees report actual or suspected misconduct in good faith, we do not tolerate intimidation or retaliation. We understand "in good faith" to mean that the employee is convinced that his or her account is true. This applies regardless of whether a subsequent investigation confirms the employee's version or not.
Dialog with cooperation partners
All business information of our partners and their trade secrets are treated sensitively and confidentially as a matter of principle. Required documents are properly prepared, stored or, if necessary, returned or destroyed after the end of the cooperation.
Customer orientation
We always behave fairly and honestly towards our customers and business partners. We record the wishes, needs and expectations of our customers and business partners in order to ensure a targeted implementation in products, services or other processes. Our primary goal is to build a long-term and stable relationship with our customers and business partners on the basis of trust.
Acceptance of gifts, donations
Gifts to our employees
Our employees do not request or accept personal benefits from customers or suppliers that could influence or affect their own behavior with regard to their work for the company. If gifts are offered by third parties, they may only be accepted if they are common practice and can be recognized as a courtesy or favor (promotional gifts bearing the logo of the donating company, such as calendars or pens). In the case of gifts whose value exceeds the customary amount, the Compliance Officer or management must be informed. If this is not possible, these gifts must always be refused.
Gifts from our employees
Gifts from our employees may also only be offered within the scope of what is customary for the business relationship and to a materially appropriate extent. The recipient must not be able to associate any obligation with it that would influence his or her business decisions.
Donations
As a matter of principle, PreOmics does not donate to political parties, to individuals or to organizations whose goals contradict our corporate philosophy or damage our reputation. Donations are always made in a transparent manner.
Bribery and corruption
We do not tolerate any form of corruption or bribery, regardless of whether this damages our company assets or the assets of third parties.
We ensure through control mechanisms that bribery, theft, embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or money laundering are prevented.
Our employees are prohibited from accepting or giving favors of any kind (cash, travel, gifts, etc.) that are linked to an undue advantage (order placement, project award, etc.).
Our business partners are also required to avoid conflicts of interest that could pose a risk of corruption.
Data protection
We treat all personal data of our customers, business partners and employees with the utmost care. This includes names, addresses, telephone numbers as well as date of birth or information on current health status. Our employees are obligated to take all measures to secure the data, which are suitable to protect our IT system against internal as well as external data theft. This applies in particular to passwords misused in the company and unauthorized downloading of files, especially of inappropriate material from the Internet.
Protection of the environment
The protection of the environment and the climate are very important to us.
Our employees are required to treat all natural resources used in our company (e.g. energy, water, land) with care. Our employees are expected to act responsibly in the production and distribution of our products and/or our services. To protect our employees, we comply with all laws and regulations relating to health and safety in the workplace. To this end, our managers in particular take measures to create a healthy and hazard-free working environment for our employees.
Compliance with applicable law
We require our managers to familiarize themselves with the laws, rules and regulations relevant to their area of responsibility and to comply with them without exception. Our managers in particular bear a high level of responsibility in complying with the Code of Conduct. The business practices of our business partners and their suppliers must also comply with applicable laws. This applies in particular to import, export, and domestic trade in goods, technologies, or services, but also to payment and capital transactions.
Violations of economic embargoes and trade, import and export control regulations must also be ruled out by our business partners, as must the financing of terrorism.
Fair competition
We are committed to fair competition and comply with laws and regulations. We refrain from agreements on prices, conditions and strategies with competitors, suppliers, other companies and dealers that hinder fair competition. We do not participatein any anti-competitive boycotts.
Prohibition of discrimination
Any form of discrimination is prohibited as a matter of principle. This applies regardless of nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or religion or belief.
Promotions and new hires are always made without discrimination.
Dealing with internal company information
We attach great importance to the careful and responsible handling of the products manufactured, the work equipment used and the company's intellectual property.
Protection against child or forced labor
We strictly reject any kind of child or forced labor without exception and expect the same from our business partners.
Children of compulsory school age (younger than 16 years) must not be employed even if the legal requirements of the respective country of our supplier would allow this.
Implementation and enforcement
PreOmics GmbH is committed to making every effort to live up to the principles and values described in this Code of Conduct.
Planegg, 15t of February