Code of Conduct — Stjerne-Chrom A/S

01.Introduction

Stjerne-Chrom has been certified in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for many years.

We joined the Global Compact in 2023 and would like to encourage all our business partners to do the same.

Stjerne-Chrom has systematically reviewed all the Sustainable Development Goals and, on the basis of our activities and value chain, has selected 4 where we feel we can contribute most to sustainable development.

6

Clean water
and sanitation

Stjerne-Chrom works purposefully on reusing water in production and discharges our process wastewater far below the discharge limits in our wastewater permit.

7

Affordable and
clean energy

A climate ambition to produce as much energy on the premises as possible for our own consumption. We work purposefully to phase out fossil fuels for heating before 2030, and to make our production as energy-efficient as possible.

8

Decent work
and economic growth

We are working to introduce robotic technology in areas of production and, together with our employees, towards a good and safe working environment — including the prevention of accidents in both the psychological and physical working environment.

12

Responsible consumption
and production

We sort, handle and dispose of waste with the waste hierarchy in focus — reuse, recycling and energy recovery in that order. From 2023 we report on relevant ESG key figures referred to in section 99a of the Danish Financial Statements Act.

02.Purpose of the Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct sets out guidelines for how we are to behave towards customers, suppliers, the authorities and other stakeholders.

The Code of Conduct applies to all employees at Stjerne-Chrom, and it is important that every employee understands and complies with it. To ensure that every employee is familiar with the Code of Conduct, awareness campaigns are carried out on an ongoing basis.

03.Breaches of the Code of Conduct

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in damage to the reputation of employees and Stjerne-Chrom.

Breaching the Code of Conduct may be subject to penalties under the law or to sanctions. For employees, disciplinary measures may apply in the event of serious breaches of the code and may result in a reprimand, a fine or dismissal.

04.Human rights

Stjerne-Chrom complies with all relevant laws and regulations concerning human rights.

Stjerne-Chrom regards its employees as its greatest asset. Each employee is valuable, and together they form the foundation of Stjerne-Chrom's success.

It is important that employees treat everyone with dignity and respect. Stjerne-Chrom does not accept discrimination on the grounds of ethnic background, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation. Discriminatory behaviour or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

We train our employees in human rights, respect their right to freedom of association and recognise the right to be a member of a trade union or other collective bargaining group.

05.Child labour

Stjerne-Chrom supports all efforts to eradicate child labour.

Stjerne-Chrom requires a minimum age of 18 years for employees.

06.Anti-corruption, bribery and fraud

Stjerne-Chrom condemns corruption in all its forms and does not tolerate it in the business or with its business partners. If employees are involved in bribery or corruption, they may be held personally criminally liable and subjected to disciplinary measures.

The following three principles apply:

Stjerne-Chrom and its employees do not accept or seek to obtain bribery in any form.
Stjerne-Chrom does not make or accept facilitation payments or kickbacks of any kind.
Stjerne-Chrom's employees do not give or receive gifts of more than symbolic value, except for gifts given or received on special occasions.

Stjerne-Chrom does not tolerate any form of fraud, including theft, embezzlement, money laundering or misuse of company property.

07.Gifts and entertainment

In normal business relationships, gifts (including entertainment) are offered, given and received from time to time. All employees must exercise great care with regard to gifts to and from customers, suppliers or others with whom they come into professional contact.

08.Handling of confidential information

Stjerne-Chrom's GDPR policy must be complied with in every respect.

09.Relations with suppliers

Stjerne-Chrom wishes to help promote social and environmental improvements at our suppliers.

Stjerne-Chrom expects our suppliers to comply with national laws and internationally recognised standards and conventions for ethical, environmental and social matters.

10.Relations with customers

The aim is to ensure that customers trust Stjerne-Chrom and experience value-creating relationships.

All communication through all channels to all target audiences must be open, truthful and unambiguous.

11.Handling of complaints

Stjerne-Chrom handles complaints from customers or former customers promptly and fairly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Stjerne-Chrom has developed procedures to support this process.