Code of Conduct
Our Business Conduct Guidelines are about behaviour and how we conduct ourselves at work. And while we strive toward shaping a sustainable future, through our products manufactured in a zero-carbon, highly efficient production facility, how we conduct business should also be sustainable and obtain results in the absolut right way.
We are committed to aligning our strategy and operations with universally held principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Our values guide us to make the right decisions, to take ownership and to help drive the business forward. We believe that a principled approach to business and profits go hand in hand, as outlined in these guidelines. Acting ethically, transparently, and responsibly is essential, and it is required of every beachemie employee, contractor, freelancer and any person working on our premises. Moreover, anyone associated with beachemie is expected to live up to a standard of best practice and our Business Conduct Guidelines.
Human Rights
We are supporting and respecting the protection of internationally recognized human rights and ensuring that there is no complicity in human rights violation in our company.
We treat all people fairly, with respect and dignity. We value differences and welcome differing opinions.
Labour
beachemie is ensuring the freedom of association and recognising the right to collective bargaining and we are not engaging in, supporting or tolerating employment by force or compulsion. We are observing the laws and are ensuring the effective elimination of child labour.
In our company we are treating all employees with respect and dignity and without any discrimination - an inclusive and welcoming working environment free of harassment, victimisation and discrimination is essential, and a shared responsibility.
We have zero tolerance for intimidation, bullying, sexual misconduct, or any other kind of inappropriate behaviour. We keep our policies inclusive and our reporting systems free from prejudice and intimidation.
We are providing a safe working environment to protect the health and safety of all employees.
The well-being and safety of our employees, colleagues, neighbours and community are our first priority.
Environment
We are supporting a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
Our carbon neutral production site in Bitterfeld is a major step towards the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies in the chemical industry.
We will not stop to undertake further initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Integrity
We owe it to ourselves to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. Misused assets hurt us all. Our resources and assets are meant solely to help us achieve our business goals and therefore, we must consciously use them for their intended professional purpose.
beachemie is operating in an independent and impartial manner in accordance with local and international laws. We are working against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
We are cognisant of conflicts of interest which arise when our personal interest interferes with our duties at beachemie. It is therefore that we are maintaining impartiality as well as avoiding conflicts of interest.
Fair Business Conduct
We are respecting standards of business ethics, competition and integrity.
It is through our actions and communications that the image of the company is built and our company is represented in the market. Therefore, we must choose our actions responsible and our words wisely.
We are always ensuring the confidentiality and privacy of information of employees, stakeholders and business relations.
We empathise with our customers and respect our competitors in the marketplace.