The Endress+Hauser Code of Conduct

We respect the laws of countries in which we work and consider these laws to be the minimum standard.

If we detect irregularities, extraordinary risks or criminal activities, we inform our managers. We are also able to address senior personnel including members of the executive and the supervisory board. All information is handled strictly confidential.

We believe in a free and competition-based but socially responsible market economy.

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We behave with integrity when dealing with customers, suppliers, distribution partners and official authorities.

When dealing with employees of customers, authorities or other business partners, we do not offer or promise any improper financial advantages or other benefits. 

We conduct our business in a fair manner.

We do not discriminate against or show preferential treatment to customers that also compete with one another.

We act professionally when conducting business transactions. We are vigilant to prevent misuse.

All business transactions (quotes, order confirmations, invoices, credits and debit notes, bookings, etc.) are handled by us professionally and in compliance with statutory rules and applicable regulations (e.g. bookkeeping standards, credit limits).

We comply with all export regulations and laws.

We observe prohibitions of shipments to certain countries or to specific persons resulting from national law or UN embargo resolutions.

We do not use brokers to circumvent an embargo. If in doubt, we contact the logistics experts in the company or apply for an export license from the corresponding responsible governmental agency.

We support sustainable development and fulfill our responsibility towards customers, employees, shareholders, the company and our environment.

We believe in and are ready to face our social responsibility. The most important contribution in this context consists of the safeguarding of existing and creation of new jobs. We reject child and forced labor. We also do not use products resulting from child or forced labour.

We respect the confidential character of personal information of employees, customers, suppliers and other business partners.

We adhere to closed confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements.

We handle company property with respect and care.

We apply diligence when handling or using the real property of the company, property rights, and information, to prevent loss, theft and/or damage. 

We avoid conflicts of interest wherever and whenever possible. We actively strive to resolve any detected conflicts of interest.

We speak of conflict of interest whenever personal interests or the interests of family members, relatives, or friends may result in a potential conflict with the company. Examples of conflict of interest:

  - Accepting another position in addition to being employed by Endress+Hauser.

  - Awarding contracts to companies in which a financial interest exists (e.g. ownership, family members in management).

  - Activities in supervisory boards of other companies.

  - Significant ownership of shares in companies that are suppliers or competitors of Endress+Hauser.

We apply the dual control principle. This means, we make sure two or more employees participate in business processes, or results of processes are checked by a second employee.

We protect the health and safety of our employees while they are at work. We respect and try to help one another within the company. We are polite to each another, and we openly, responsibly and regularly inform each another.

We therefore have implemented strict principles in the area of Health and Safety within the company. Every employee has to be orientated or trained in this regard. Every employee is required to work safely and to protect himself or herself. Weak points in this area must be reported by everybody.