Preamble
As an international family-owned company that has been in business for many years, we believe it is important to have the trust of our business partners, our employees and the public. Our reputation is based on the conduct of each and every employee, and we insist that they act in an ethically impeccable manner and in accordance with the law. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities to our business partners and our employees around the world.
Framework for our actions
Compliance - adherence to applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines - is the basis for our actions. Observing the rules is a given. We see it as our duty to absolutely refuse to do business or conduct a transaction if there is the slightest suspicion that it does not comply with these rules. To give our business partners and employees an idea of our understanding of values and the law, we have a Code of Conduct and other guidelines that serve as binding standards for the actions of our employees. These compliance guidelines provide a framework for more detailed regulations.
Prevent
Through internal guidelines, communication, counseling and training, employees know what conduct is expected of them. Employees may request advice on how to interpret the Code of Conduct and other rules at any time from the Compliance Office.
Recognize
Compliance is regularly monitored through internal and, in some cases, external compliance reviews.
A notification from employees or external business partners to the Compliance Office about misconduct or a potential violation is not only welcome, but is expressly encouraged at any time and helps us, as a learning company, to make the necessary improvements. The information is treated confidentially and the whistleblower need not fear any consequences for raising the alarm. We apply the principle that no one should suffer any detriment to our company as a result of observing the law and our compliance standards.
Respond:
HELU wants to be an attractive employer and a reliable business partner. We want to constantly develop and improve our processes and our conduct. If complaints or even violations are identified in a compliance review, HELU is committed to responding appropriately, improving the relevant processes and sanctioning possible violations.On a final note, we would like to quote Robert Bosch, who sums up our understanding of compliance very well:"In the long run, an honest and fair approach to doing business will always be the most profitable." Robert Bosch (1921)