Supply Chain Act and Supplier Code Kaiser Ventilatorenbau GmbH & CO KG
As an KMU company, Kaiser Ventilatorenbau is not obligated to comply with the Supplier Code (Supply Chain Act). Nevertheless, small companies and suppliers may be indirectly affected by the requirements of the Supply Chain Act. Larger companies that are subject to the law can require their suppliers to also take measures to comply with human rights and environmental protection standards. This increases pressure along the entire supply chain to promote sustainable and responsible practices.
Since our customers also include large companies that are subject to the Supply Chain Act, it is part of our responsibility to comply with and integrate the Supply Chain Act within the scope of our company size and capabilities.
In doing so, we are guided by the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact).
Article I. Legality and Integrity [Legality Supplier Code Kaiser Ventilatorenbau]
(a) Data Protection
We attach great importance to data protection within the company, especially with regard to our employees, customers and suppliers. Names and data are only released in special cases and only with prior approval. We require the same due diligence from our suppliers.
(b) Corruption
Corruption and favors from suppliers are prohibited, as are favors to customers. Transparency and honesty have been our standards for many years.
We expect from our suppliers that they neither actively participate in corruption nor tolerate corruption in any form. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to actively take precautions against corruption
against corruption and consistently pursue any corruption that is identified, including dismissals and warnings. This also applies to indications of concealment of corruption or circumvention of the prohibition of corruption.
(c) National laws
Compliance with country law by companies is of crucial importance, as it contains the laws and regulations that apply in a particular country. Compliance with country law is a legal obligation for companies and helps to avoid legal problems and minimize risks. We expect compliance with country laws from our suppliers and transparency and cooperation with the relevant authorities.
Article II Human Rights Supplier Code Kaiser Vemntilatorenbau
(d) Child Labor
Child labor is defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as work that is harmful to the well-being of children and interferes with their education, development and future livelihood. Work that is only light work and does not conflict with the child's education or entitlement to leisure time is not necessarily considered harmful. Work for educational purposes or internships are offered by us to also fulfill our social responsibility. In case of doubt, we will not tolerate child labor either in our own company or at suppliers.
(e) Remuneration (wage, salary, compensation)
We support the demands for fair payment, regardless of gender and race. At Kaiser Ventilatorenbau, we try to pay only according to performance at each workplace in consultation with the workforce.
(f) Working hours
We require that our suppliers comply with the working time laws applicable at their place of business and place of employment, especially with regard to maximum daily and weekly hours.
(g) Forced Labor
Forced labor is not tolerated in any form, neither in our companies nor at our suppliers. In the event of a violation, we expect that measures will be taken to remedy the situation immediately.
(h) Discrimination
Discrimination occurs in employment and occupation when a person is treated less favorably than others because of characteristics unrelated to his or her skills or the requirements of the job. Types of discrimination occur in the form of skin color, gender, creed, political opinion, national ancestry or social origin, and racial manifestations. In our own company, this is not tolerated, and if it is discovered, measures up to and including warnings or dismissals are used. We expect our suppliers to act in the same way.
(i) Gender equality
According to UN Women, gender equality refers to "the equal rights, duties and opportunities of women and men, and girls and boys" and, as the International Labor Organization (ILO) further explains, "in all spheres of life," including the workplace, the labor market and the community.
The Pay Transparency Act (EntgTranspG): Equal pay for equal work was and is being implemented at Kaiser Ventilatorenbau long before it was enshrined in law. In addition to a good working atmosphere, open communication also increases satisfaction and employee loyalty.
Article III Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Supplier Code of Conduct Kaiser Ventilatorenbau
(a) Accident prevention
Many companies have policies and codes of conduct that cover health protection, workplace safety and environmental sustainability. We expect our suppliers and their employees to comply with the necessary standards to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
We require that workplace safety measures and training are implemented to prevent accidents. This includes adhering to safety standards, providing personal protective equipment, training employees in safe behavior, and identifying and correcting potential hazards.
(b) Occupational health and safety
Occupational health and safety refers to all measures and regulations taken to ensure the safety, health and well-being of workers in the workplace. Occupational health and safety aims to prevent occupational accidents, occupational diseases and work-related health problems. IN Germany, occupational health and safety is generally provided by the employers' liability insurance associations and supporting companies. We expect our suppliers to comply with the respective national regulations on occupational health and safety and, if these are not sufficient in the respective country, to implement further measures for occupational health and safety and accident prevention.
Article IV. Sustainability and Environmental Protection Supplier Code Kaiser Vemntilatorenbau
(a) Sustainability
As a manufacturer of fans, we already began introducing a documented sustainability strategy in 2016.
Three fields of action for sustainability have been and are defined.
We assume our own responsibility for:
Nature, climate protection and society.
Products and supply chains,
our employees and data protection.
Business travel, both nationally and internationally, is largely reduced. An important building block for sustainability is the use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom to avoid unnecessary travel through online meetings.
Focus on recycling: We ensure that packaging is reused and recycled, avoid unnecessary use of operating materials, and use climate-neutral heating wherever possible.
(b) Climate protection
Offices were soundproofed and energy-optimized as part of the 2006 expansion. Furthermore, green areas were built to compensate for CO2 emissions.
With the installation of a photovoltaic system in 2023, we expect to generate more electricity than Kaiser Ventilatorenbau consumes in the medium term. Thus, we are prepared for future years to produce in a cost- and climate-friendly way.
We make sure that our suppliers produce in Germany and Western Europe. In this way, we reduce unnecessary long-distance deliveries from the Far East and can maintain quality standards. We also avoid production in low-wage countries with poor environmental protection. This makes us independent from international difficult supply chains.
(c) Environmental regulations
We expect our suppliers to behave responsibly in terms of protecting the environment
and the conservation of limited natural resources and fully comply with environmental laws. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to consider climate protection as far as possible in their sustainability strategy and to operate sustainably. This refers to climate-friendly energy production and utilization, as well as the use of technical facilities (video conferencing, data exchange via the Internet, use of VPN networks) to avoid unnecessary travel.
Article V. Verification and compliance
We expect our suppliers and customers to ensure, appropriately that their employees and suppliers are required to comply with the contents of this Supplier Code. Our suppliers may pass on the contents of this Supplier Code in an appropriate form to their suppliers or subcontractors in the supply chain.
We regard violations of the principles set out in this Supplier Code as a significant impairment of the relationship with our suppliers and on the part of customers towards us. In the event of indications of non-compliance with the principles of this Supplier Code, we reserve the right, without prejudice to further rights, to demand information on the relevant facts.