Schlotter Ireland Ethics Policy

Ethical conduct is defined as that which is morally correct and honourable. To maintain and build on our business successes, we must conduct business in a manner which is both legally compliant and ethical. This ethics policy establishes Schlotter Ireland’s continuing commitment to following ethical business practices. Our Ethical Policy is based on the following principles.

We treat people how we like to be treated;

• Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of each other, and our customers and suppliers in the performance of our duties.
• We do business in an ethically and socially responsible manner and we reject any business practice which might reasonably be considered to be improper.
• We treat all our customers fairly, honestly and with respect at all times.
• We treat our suppliers with respect; we develop long-term relationships with them and look for ways to develop our businesses together.
• We respect diversity and reject all forms of unjust discrimination.
• We communicate accurately, fairly and honestly.
• We maintain high standards of information security and, in particular, keep commercially sensitive and personal information securely.
• Intellectual property rights are respected; transfer of technology and know-how is done in a manner that protects intellectual property rights.

We do not make any unfair personal gain from our work;

• We do not use our position in Schlotter Ireland for our own gain or the gain of any person related to us.
• We refuse any gift, hospitality or sponsorship which may affect, or may be seen to affect, the award of business to any supplier, prospective supplier or affect our ability to make an independent judgement in our work.
• We do not take part in any business decision where it conflicts, or might be seen to conflict, with our personal interests.
• We refuse any bribe or inducement that we may be offered and disclose that such an offer has been made. We never offer or make bribes or other inducements.

We follow the rules;

• We operate strictly in compliance with all legal requirements that apply to our business.
• We are committed to open and fair competition. We do not engage in anti-competitive practices or undermine the operation of the markets we trade in.
• We deal openly and fairly with regulators.
• We comply with our contractual obligations.
• We comply with all of our own internal procedures and we support others in doing the same.