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SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

TALKE is based on several business principles. One principle amongst these is the advancement of responsible, cautious and sustainable behavior towards our employees, our affiliates, the society and the environment.

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Supplier Code of Conduct

Rules for responsible business practices

For us, ALFRED TALKE GmbH & Co. KG and its affiliated companies within the meaning of the German Stock Corporation Act (hereinafter referred to as “TALKE”), it is of great importance to promote responsible, prudent and sustainable behavior towards our employees, our business partners, society and the environment.

This TALKE Supplier Code of Conduct defines binding rules of conduct and principles relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility and applies to all TALKE suppliers. We expect our suppliers to commit to social labor and business practices, fair conduct and full compliance with all applicable laws. All TALKE suppliers must comply with the applicable national and international laws and regulations as well as the principles of the TALKE Supplier Code of Conduct.

Our aim is to work only with suppliers who act in accordance with the principles of the TALKE Supplier Code of Conduct, sign it at our request, accept possible changes over time, support all sustainability processes and oblige their own suppliers to comply accordingly.

Human Rights / Labour and Social Standards

You respect and protect all internationally proclaimed human rights!
You do not become an accessory to the violation of human rights!
You support fair working conditions!
You prohibit any kind of discrimination in employment and at the workplace!
They prohibit and do not tolerate child and forced labor!

Environment, Health and Safety

You protect life and health of all employees, neighbours and the general public!
You promote safe and environmentally friendly transportation and make the best possible use of environmentally friendly technologies!
You are careful and efficient about products and resources!

Fair Competition

You respect and observe all applicable national and international regulations that protect fair competition and antitrust law!
You prevent any exchange of confidential information and data with competitors and rivals!
Fair business practices are a top priority for your company!

Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest

You strictly separate personal interests from matters of business! In this way you avoid any conflicts of interest while accomplishing your supplier contract!

Fighting Corruption

You do not tolerate any kind of corruption!
You fight against blackmailing and bribery in your business connections!
You strictly prohibit the acceptance/demand or offering/granting of material benefits that could influence relevant processes or decisions!
You forbid all forms of bribe payments and money laundering! Violations will be prosecuted!

Data Protection

All privileged and protected information and documents, as well as personal data of employees, customers and other companies are bound to secrecy!
You comply with the laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, in Germany, the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).