GWP CODE

FOREWORD

In addition to our manual and the laboratory regulations, this guideline guarantees our
ethical behavior. It is based on international practices.
A lively corporate culture and active identification with GWP characterize our
employees. Our guidelines shape our corporate culture and promote
self-responsible, loyal thinking and acting with each other and towards customers and
partners. They adhere to internationally recognized principles, such as:
the UN Global Compact
to the UN Global Goals (Sustainable Development Goals) and the
Global Responsibility Reporting Initiative Standards.

BEHAVIOR

In the GWP we respect and support international human rights, especially the
OECD guidelines and ILO labour and social standards.
We treat employees free from discrimination and racism. Any harassment
and/or discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, age,
nationality, disability, religion or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
Our behavior is based on our corporate values, see our guide.
We recognize the right to freedom of expression and to political and
trade union activity and accept the right to the non-profit
Commitment of our employees as private individuals. Nevertheless, we pay attention to activities
outside the workplace to ensure that company interests are protected.
Participation of the GWP in political activities is in accordance with our code of conduct. The GWP and
Your employees are committed to the sustainable, efficient use of resources.
All employees undertake to act responsibly at all times and to
economic, ecological and social impacts of one’s own actions
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Donations to political organizations or candidates in any form from the funds of the
company are not permitted.

OUR DEALINGS WITH CUSTOMERS

TRANSPARENCY IN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Any conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with our work for GWP
must be made transparent. This is primarily done by informing the
direct manager. This person decides on the further measures. In addition, there are
In cases of doubt, further means of clarification.

INVITATIONS AND GIFTS, CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING
The GWP assumes that in order to improve business relationships,
It is permissible to exchange gifts. This includes hospitality and gifts that
appropriate and related to our business activities.
The applicable laws and relevant internal regulations must be observed.
The GWP does not allow, support or tolerate corruption and money laundering under any circumstances.

ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENTS
Anyone in the GWP is prohibited from making, directly or indirectly, payments or other
to accept, provide, promise, offer or give monetary benefits
approve transactions that serve to conclude or maintain transactions.
Violations of this will have immediate consequences under employment law.

DEALING WITH OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Dealing with public officials and government agencies is a matter of course in almost every
Country is subject to specific laws and regulations. As a rule, the legal
Consequences for violations of these regulations are more severe than in dealings with other customers. Therefore, in these cases, the creation of transparency and the
Compliance with any consent requirements within the scope of the business relationship
Meaning.

OUR MARKETS AND OUR COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

MARKETING
We at GWP promote our services and products responsibly. We
take into account the cultural differences of our customers worldwide
Customers and markets. Our marketing measures avoid the violation or
Denigration of a gender, ethnicity, religion, culture or minority.

COMPETITION, FAIR COMPETITION AND CATEL LAW
GWP actively participates in competition. Other market participants are treated fairly.
In particular, we must ensure at all times that our personal actions do not violate
excludes antitrust provisions.

EXPORT CONTROL LAWS AND EMBARGOES, EXPORT CONTROLS AND
ECONOMIC SANCTIONS
In the GWP we keep the relevant laws and regulations for the export of
services and products. Everyone is responsible for his or her work
responsible for making relevant facts transparent. This is primarily done through
Notification to the direct manager.

INTEGRITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
GWP is committed to complying with national and international legal regulations and
recognized accounting principles and the relevant company guidelines
The GWP has an internal control system within the framework of accreditation
including a risk management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17025:2019.
We document all essential business transactions in a comprehensible and timely manner.
Internal and external reports (e.g. financial accounts, quality reports,
Time records, expense reports or other submissions) must be accurate and
be complete so that the recipient can get an accurate picture.
We adhere to the presentation of facts and objective expression.
Documents required for ongoing or anticipated internal investigations or government
Investigations are required, must not
destroyed, removed or altered.
Financial records are in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted
principles of proper accounting (financial responsibility).
We also adhere to commercial, tax and special legal retention periods for
Documents (original or electronic) where necessary and structure the
relevant documents in a comprehensible manner.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We disclose information in accordance with applicable regulations and customary
Industry practices are open. These include financial and non-financial
financial information and information about our employees and
occupational health and safety measures, environmental practices, business activities and financial information
by GWP GmbH.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
“Knowledge creates progress” is our claim. That is why we share our internal knowledge
among themselves.
We take appropriate measures in the GWP to protect protected and/or confidential
To protect information of our customers, our companies or third parties.
We do not use any copyrighted, licensed
or confidential information of our customers, our companies or
third parties for personal or other benefits.

DATA PROTECTION
GWP handles personal data of its employees, its customers and
their business partners in a trustworthy manner. To ensure the security of the
to maintain the security of personal data, to ensure their legality and to
To protect the confidentiality of personal data, we comply with the requirements of
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant laws and regulations.
The GWP will introduce TISAX in early 2023.

INSIDER KNOWLEDGE, WITHELBLOWING AND PROTECTION FROM RETALIATION
The use of information from so-called insiders is prohibited.
GWP employees who have obtained such information in the course of their employment,
may not use them to acquire securities from customers or third parties.
to buy or sell. The passing on of such information is also prohibited.
We are committed to protecting GWP’s tangible and intangible assets with
with the utmost care and to use it only for legitimate business purposes
use.
We also attach particular importance to protecting against retaliation and safeguarding
the identity of employees, business partners or other third parties who are known or
report suspected misconduct or violations.
Reporting violations or suspected cases must under no circumstances have negative or repressive
We therefore prohibit any direct or
indirect action or retaliation against a person who, in good faith,
reports an actual or suspected violation and/or participates in an investigation.
However, reports must always be truthful. Violations of our
own guidelines, whether justified or not, can be reported to us in several ways
Reports can be submitted, for example, to the management, the
Data Protection Officer (in case of data protection violations), the Human Resources Department (in case
conflicts of interest or other ethical standards) or to external bodies through various whistleblower systems. Complaints can also be reported anonymously.
Gesellschaft für Werkstoffprüfung mbH has a regulated process for handling. All
Complaints are evaluated and processed. The findings are fed into our
Quality management and help with continuous improvement.

SUPPORT IN CASES OF DOUBT

Our personal responsibility is expressed, among other things, in the fact that cases of doubt and
Questions should be addressed in advance, if possible, but in any case as early as possible
Acting in the supposed interest of the GWP may nevertheless constitute a violation of
the Code and is not acceptable. Failure to comply with or a breach of
our code of conduct will result in consequences and/or sanctions.
Compliance with the Code of Conduct is part of our personally responsible actions.
If you have any questions or doubts regarding the direction or evaluation of your personal actions,
different ways of clarification are available. Ethical or legal doubts or questions
can be addressed here and help or support can be obtained:

direct supervisors
shareholder or management
QM representative
Head of Human Resources
Data protection officer
compliance officer
ombudsman

instant request

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