CODE OF CONDUCT
At Climate Machines, our vision is to deliver products that contribute to a more sustainable future. Our employees and business partners are essential to achieving this goal, and we are committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency and responsibility. This Code of Conduct outlines the standards we commit to and seek to promote with our business partners to ensure ethical, sustainable and respectful business practices.
1. Ethical business practices
Integrity and compliance
Anti-corruption
Conflicts of interest
Business must be conducted honestly and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
All forms of corruption, bribery or fraudulent behavior are strictly prohibited.
Conflicts of interest must be avoided where personal or financial interests may conflict with the interests of Climate Machines and/or business partners.
2. Human and labor rights
Respect for employees
Antikorruption
All employees must be treated with respect, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and abuse.
Employees should have the freedom to terminate their employment without undue penalties.
Employees must be compensated fairly, in accordance with local laws, with wages sufficient to meet basic needs.
Fair wages
3. Health, safety and working conditions
Säker arbetsmiljö
Compliance
Freedom of association
A safe and healthy workplace that complies with all applicable laws and industry standards must be provided.
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations must be followed, and relevant permits must be obtained and maintained.
The right of workers to form and join unions and to bargain collectively without fear of reprisal must be protected.
4. Environmental responsibility
Sustainability
Compliance
Measures must be taken to minimize environmental impact, including by reducing waste, saving energy and using natural resources responsibly.
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations must be followed, and relevant permits must be obtained and maintained.
Efforts must be made to reduce waste through reuse and recycling where possible.
Waste disposal
5. Collaboration and due diligence
Monitoring and reporting
Supply chain responsibility
Monitoring and Reporting Climate Machines and its business partners must cooperate in relevant assessments, inspections and reporting related to compliance with this Code of Conduct.
Climate Machines and its business partners must ensure that their suppliers and subcontractors also comply with these standards and applicable laws.
6. Transparency and accountability
Correct records
Complaints mechanisms
Climate Machines and its business partners must maintain accurate records of their operations, including financial transactions and compliance with this Code.
There must be mechanisms in place so that employees and stakeholders can raise concerns in a safe and confidential manner, without fear of reprisal.
7. Samhälls- och intressentengagemang
Local community involvement
Local communities should be engaged in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner, without negative impacts on their well-being, property or environment. Grievance management systems must be in place to address complaints from local communities and ensure prompt and fair resolutions.
Conclusion.
Climate Machines is committed to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with employees and business partners who share our values of ethical conduct, respect for human rights, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. We look forward to working together to create a more sustainable future.
Last updated October 24, 2024.