Code of conduct
Code of Conduct for
Suppliers of Materials and Components
Introduction
The surrounding world is making increasing demands on companies
to act in a responsible way in relation to society, the environment
and employees. These are natural priorities for Grønbech &
Sønner A/S.
It is Grønbech & Sønner A/S' purpose to be a company which
co-operates in an exemplary manner, working with products useful to
society, which treats its customers, suppliers, employees of all
categories and shareholders better than most other companies.
We firmly believe that we should behave towards the world around
us, which includes society in general, beyond the requirements of
legislation and regulation.
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to make sure that all
Grønbech & Sønner A/S products are manufactured in a way that
characterises a company that acts in a responsible way in relation
to all stakeholders. We aim to establish long lasting relationships
with our suppliers to our mutual benefit. It is the intention to
encourage commitment to responsible manufacturing.
Grønbech & Sønner A/S endorses the guidelines and
recommendations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and will
therefore other things being equal prefer suppliers from member
countries.
General requirements
Grønbech & Sønner A/S recognizes the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights (1948) as well as the core labour
conventions1 of the International Labour Organization as
reflected in the Declaration on the Fundamental Principles of
Rights at Work (1998). These international standards form the basis
of this Code of Conduct, and we expect our suppliers to share our
commitment to these standards.
All suppliers of materials and components must as a minimum
comply with local laws and regulations in their countries of
operation. Should any of the specific provisions of this code of
conduct legally conflict with national or local laws, the
applicable laws should always prevail; in these cases Grønbech
& Sønner A/S should be notified.
All suppliers must act in compliance with national and
international competition legislation and regulation, as well as
those of EC, and they must follow the WHO's legal ground-rules for
international commerce in order to obtain open, fair and
undistorted competition.
Grønbech & Sønner A/S does not accept bribery.
Grønbech & Sønner A/S requires our suppliers to communicate
and use the Code of Conduct in co-
Operation with their own suppliers for materials and components
delivered to Grønbech & Sønner A/S.
Grønbech & Sønner A/S offers to assist the suppliers with
advice in the process of implementing this code of conduct as
appropriate. We will enter into a constructive dialogue with the
suppliers to improve the overall conditions.
Employees
In respect of human and labour rights the specific requirements
of this code of conduct is based on the eight core conventions
defined in the ILO Declaration of the Fundamental Principles of
Rights at Work.
- All suppliers to Grønbech & Sønner A/S must provide a safe
and healthy working environment for all employees.
- Employees must have freedom of association and the right to
collective bargaining consistent with applicable laws.
- Employees must be treated within the applicable national or
local laws regarding employment. Working hours should be mutually
agreed upon between the company and the employees. In companies
where an organized labour union exists working hours should be
defined through the collective bargaining process.
- Grønbech & Sønner A/S believes that working hours should
not exceed 60 hours including regular overtime a week.
- Grønbech & Sønner A/S believes that all children have the
right to a childhood and an education. Suppliers must ensure that
no person shall be employed at an age younger than 15 or younger
than the age of completing compulsory education. Where national law
permits, workers of 12 to 15 of age may undertake light work a few
hours a day provided it is not likely to be harmful to their
physical or mental health and development or to prejudice their
attendance at school. This Code of Conduct applies to part-time and
full-time employees; adults and children.
- Grønbech & Sønner A/S will not conduct business with
suppliers who discriminate.
- Grønbech & Sønner A/S will not conduct business with
suppliers who use forced or involuntary labour.
Environment
All suppliers must have a written environmental policy or
statement. Grønbech & Sønner A/S recommends the suppliers to
have an ISO 14001 certification or EMAS registration or equivalent
environmental management system.
Monitoring
Grønbech & Sønner A/S reserves the right to monitor
suppliers and their facilities to ensure compliance with Grønbech
& Sønner A/S Code of Conduct.
Grønbech & Sønner A/S also reserves the right to monitor, as
appropriate, our suppliers' subcontractors to assess their
compliance with Grønbech & Sønner A/S Code of Conduct.
Grønbech & Sønner can request adequate action plans to
correct monitoring findings and undertake follow-up visits to
ensure that improvements are made. If improvements do not progress
in an acceptable manner Grønbech & Sønner A/S reserves the
rights to terminate the relationship.