Code of Conduct

the current or future competitiveness of SCHOTT, or give SCHOTTinsight into the current or future competitiveness of a competitor, isforbidden as a matter of principle. The above-mentioned guidelinesgovern any exceptions to this rule.4.2 CorruptionEmployees may not offer, promise or grant – either directly or indirectly– undue advantages in connection with a business activity(such as payments of money, gifts or other favors and services), orapprove any such advantages. Likewise, employees may not use theirposition or influence within SCHOTT to demand, accept, guaranteeor accept guarantees of personal advantages. This applies in relationto public officials as well as with regard to other companies andbusiness partners, including their governing bodies, employees andrepresentatives.Invitations, gifts and other favors that exceed a symbolic value, arebeyond a reasonable limit and exceed the customary norms, must bedeclined politely but firmly.Employees may not pursue their own business activities or personalinterests at the expense of the interests of SCHOTT. Employees maynot enter into personal business relationships with third parties thatdo business with SCHOTT if this might have the result of favoringthem in any way. This applies in particular if the employee has ormay have a direct or indirect influence on the business relationshipbetween the third party and SCHOTT.Subcontracts, orders or consultancy agreements may not be usedas a means to grant undue favors to public officials, employees orbusiness partners or their relatives and/or business associates. Thecompensation paid to those performing services for and on behalf ofSCHOTT must be fair, proportionate to the service provided and is to be paid exclusively for legitimate services.Financial contributions to candidates for public office, to politicalparties or to voter associations are subject to the full and unrestricteddisclosure obligation.10