Laws: I Comply With Laws and Regulations and Report Violations.
- I comply with all laws and regulations that are relevant for my area of responsibility. If I am unsure about anything, I contact my line manager or the Legal Department.
- If I discover a serious violation of laws or in-house guidelines, I report it immediately.
Ethics: I Observe Ethical Standards and Respect the Rules of Fair Competition.
- I avoid conflicts of interest and separate private and business interests.
- I am not open to bribery. I only accept gifts or invitations if they comply with in-house guidelines and do not influence my decisions.
- Corruption and bribery are never an option for me. I refrain from any dishonest actions with which I could influence decisions made by customers, suppliers, competitors or official bodies.
Sustainability: I Act in an Ecologically and Socially Responsible Manner.
- Where possible, I help conserve natural resources and reduce my energy consumption by adhering to sustainability and environmental standards, promoting innovative solutions and raising awareness of social and environmental issues when appropriate.
Confidentiality: I Communicate Openly; I Protect Confidential and Classified Information.
- I communicate actively, openly and honestly with employees, business partners and official bodies.
- Statements I make and documents I draw up are accurate and truthful.
- I treat information about SFS and business partners that is not publicly accessible as confidential and protect it.
- I take appropriate steps to protect personal data against infringement, loss or unauthorized use.
Fairness: I Am Responsible for My Social Conduct and Behavior.
- My actions are honest and fair and I respect the rights and dignity of my fellow human beings.
- I treat all employees and business partners alike, irrespective of their gender, religion or other attributes.
- I avoid any kind of discrimination, harassment or violation of personal integrity.
