Social standards form the foundation for fair and ethical business practices, helping to build trust both within and outside organizations, and contributing to sustainable social and economic development.

Our business partners are required to ensure fair and equal employment conditions for all their employees, without discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin. We expect our business partners to comply with and respect human rights throughout the entire value chain.

The prohibition of child labor is a fundamental part of our commitment to ethical business practices and respect for human rights. Violation of this prohibition may result in immediate termination of the contract and other consequences in accordance with applicable law. Business partners undertake to strictly prohibit the employment of children in their business activities.

Business partners undertake to observe and respect fundamental employee rights, such as the right to freedom of employment, freedom of association, safe working conditions, fair wages and social benefits, as well as regulations related to working hours, breaks and holidays. Our business partners are also required to oppose any form of forced labor. They should also actively take steps to create a work environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior.

Business partners must ensure safe and hygienic working conditions and provide appropriate personal protective equipment to protect employees from the risk of accidents and occupational diseases. They also comply with all applicable regulations regarding employee safety, taking into account the specific nature of the industry in which they operate.

Business partners commit to actively participating in the communities in which they operate. This may include supporting both global and local social and educational initiatives aimed at improving quality of life.

We encourage our business partners to think long-term and act in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, minimizing the negative impact on local communities and the organization’s employees.

Business partners should exercise due diligence in monitoring and evaluating the ethical conduct of their own suppliers and contractors.

Our business partners should promote an organizational culture based on ethics, respect for human rights, and sustainable development among their employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

The inclusion of climate action in the code of conduct is an important step in promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable development in business relations.

Business partners commit to actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their production processes and supply chains. This includes investing in greener technologies, optimizing processes, and monitoring and reporting emissions.

Business partners should promote the use of sustainable energy sources, such as renewable energy, in their operations, and encourage investment in photovoltaic installations, wind farms, and other environmentally friendly solutions.

Our business partners are taking steps to improve the energy efficiency of their operations. This may include upgrading equipment, implementing energy savings, and minimizing waste.

We expect our business partners to actively promote environmental awareness among their employees and other stakeholders. This includes organizing training and information campaigns on climate change and actions that can be taken to combat it.

Our business partners encourage the introduction of ecological innovations in their products and services. They support the development of more environmentally friendly products
and encourage recycling and reuse of materials.

Business partners are required to regularly report on their climate actions and monitor progress toward environmental goals.

Our business partners take measures to reduce water consumption, both in production processes and in everyday use. In addition, they commit to using water conscientiously and responsibly.

Honesty and transparency are the foundation for building long-term and lasting business relationships. Business partners who adhere to these principles help to create partnerships based on mutual trust, which benefits both parties, such as business stability, customer loyalty, and the ability to respond to changes in the market environment.

Our business partners are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, whether local, national, or international. In addition, our business partners should have appropriate mechanisms and procedures in place to ensure transparency and lawful operations.

We expect our business partners to actively identify and avoid situations in which conflicts of interest may arise between their business activities and the interests of other entities or individuals. If such a conflict is detected, business partners are required to take immediate steps to resolve it.

Business partners should establish clear channels for reporting violations of ethical principles or practices that are contrary to applicable law. These channels should be accessible to all employees and business partners, and reports should be treated confidentially and without the possibility of retaliation against those who make them.

We expect our business partners to comply with competition rules and not to engage in activities that violate antitrust laws. Trade secrets and competitors’ information are respected in our cooperation and are not used in an unfair manner.

Our business partners are committed to zero tolerance for all forms of corruption and should implement effective anti-corruption procedures and mechanisms within their organizations, such as employee training, whistleblowing procedures, and monitoring activities to detect suspicious behavior.

We expect our business partners to exercise due diligence in determining the source and origin of minerals used in their products. This assessment is intended to confirm that they do not originate from areas where armed conflict is taking place and that the funds spent on their purchase are not used to finance armed groups.

Business partners undertake to regularly assess and manage the risks associated with their operations. In this context, risks related to ethical aspects and transparency, such as the risk of corruption or regulatory violations, should be given particular consideration. Measures to minimize these risks should be a priority.

Our business partners are required to strictly comply with anti-money laundering laws and regulations in the country in which they operate, as well as with international regulations in this area.

In the event of confirmed violations, business partners should take appropriate measures to remedy the damage, resolve the problem, and prevent further violations. Remedial measures should also include an analysis and improvement of procedures, controls, and preventive mechanisms to prevent future violations. Business partners undertake to cooperate with Grenevia Group companies in order to resolve situations that may affect mutual business relations.

We encourage all business partners, their employees, and related parties to report any suspected or actual violations of this code of conduct. This will help limit the impact of such violations and prevent them in the future. We urge our business partners to create their own systems for reporting violations. We also require our business partners to inform their employees and subcontractors about the possibility of reporting irregularities.

Companies belonging to the Grenevia Group, establishing individual business relationships with suppliers, reserve the right to take appropriate measures to verify compliance with the provisions of this code of conduct. Business partners undertake to cooperate in all necessary inspections. We undertake to agree in advance with our business partners on the scope, date, and location of such inspections.

Failure to comply with the obligations set out in this code of conduct constitutes a breach of the principles of cooperation and may weaken mutual business relations. We expect our business partners to notify the Grenevia Group company with which they have established business relations in a timely manner and to provide information on the measures taken to remedy the violation and prevent similar violations in the future. If a business partner fails to fulfill the above obligations or does not make the appropriate corrections in a timely manner, or if the violation of the code of conduct is serious, we reserve the right to immediately terminate the cooperation. Depending on the type of agreement forming the basis of cooperation with a given business partner, the right referred to in the previous sentence shall be equivalent to the right of a particular company from the Grenevia Group to submit a statement of termination of the agreement with immediate effect, or a statement of withdrawal from the agreement, with the deadline for exercising the right to withdraw from the agreement being 100 days from the moment the basis for withdrawal is established