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Code of Conduct 1. Guiding principles & General requirements 1.1 Guiding principles The Dometic Group supports and respects the following main international ethical guidelines: • The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights • International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at work • United Nations Global Compact • OECD’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 1.2 General requirements All companies within the Dometic Group shall operate in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to their operations and employment in the countries in which they operate. This is the minimum requirement in all sections of this Code of Conduct. The requirements of this Code of Conduct apply to all employees, officers and Board members of the Dometic Group, in all markets and at all times. Thus, as an employee, you must be aware of the Code of Conduct and comply with it. Managers are responsible for implementing and informing employees of their rights, duties and responsibilities under the Code. Suppliers to the Dometic Group shall agree to comply with this Code of Conduct. If suppliers use subcontractors for the production of Dometic Group products, it is the responsibility of the supplier to require that the subcontractor complies with the provisions in this Code of Conduct. On request, the supplier shall be able to inform us which subcontractors they use. 3
Code of Conduct 2. Human rights & Employment 2.1 Human rights The Dometic Group supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We will always make sure that we are not complicit in human rights abuses. The Dometic Group will not tolerate any illegal child labour in any form. All business units shall therefore follow general recommendations issued by, for example, the International Labour Organisations’ declaration, (ILO) for each respective country. If a child is found working at a production site, Dometic Group strives to achieve remediation that does not worsen the child’s social situation. Dometic Group will not tolerate forced or involuntary labour in any form. This includes bonded labour and other forms of working against one’s own will or choice. 2.2 Employment/Workplace Practices Our Group strives to be a preferred employer of both current and potential employees. All employees shall be provided with a safe and healthy working environment. Dometic Group strictly adheres to all applicable laws and regulations relating to workplace health and safety. Any incidents or potential safety issues must therefore be immediately reported to local management. All employees shall be treated according to his or her abilities and qualifications in any employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Employees shall not be subject to corporal punishment or to physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse, or any other conduct prohibited by law. Wages, including overtime and benefits, shall equal or exceed the minimum level required by applicable law and regulations in each respective country. Dometic Group shall honor all laws regarding compensation and hours of work. The Dometic Group respects the employee’s rights to form, join or to refrain from joining employee associations. No employee should be subject to intimidation or harassment in his or her peaceful exercise of these rights. 4
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