Corporate culture and business conduct policies

Heinzel Group’s policies and guidelines from the overarching framework which must be complied also on local level. The following group-wide policies cover Heinzel Group’s principles in term of business conduct:Heinzel Group has a robust governance system in place to ensure ethical, responsible, and legally compliant business practices across all business units.. These compliance guidelines cover topics such as fair competition, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, donation and sponsorship rules, and anti-money laundering requirements. The Code of Conduct also addresses human rights, diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, and freedom of association. Financial practices and information security and data protection guidelines ensure transparent financial management and the protection of sensitive information in accordance with legal requirements. Additionally, the formal, group-wide policy on business irregularities emphasizes the company's strict stance on unethical behavior. This policy enables the prevention, early detection, and transparent handling of compliance violations.Together, these policies form clear standards for employees and business partners, defining expectations regarding integrity, fair competition, and responsible business conduct.To ensure continuous performance and compliance, company-specific guidelines, process instructions, and standard operating procedures are implemented throughout the organization. These are supplemented by management systems at certified locations that provide structured frameworks for quality, environmental, energy, and occupational safety standards in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001.ACTIONS