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The Linde Spirit
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2.1 Our foundational principles defined.
Safety: The Linde Group will avoid to harm people and society.
Safety is a foundational principle of our businesses. The safety and health of our colleagues,
customers, business partners and communities in which we do business is our number one
priority. Safety principles shall be reflected in 100 percent of our behaviour, 100 percent of the
time; we expect all people to behave and conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates
the highest priority for safety all of the time. By doing this, safety considerations will become
an integral and automatic part of everything we do and guide our day-to-day work.
Integrity: Our actions are honest, fair and ethical.
There are universal moral and ethical principles that transcend cultural differences. We expect
consistent adherence to these. We have the right to expect honesty and fairness from one
another and adhere to this in dealings with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Linde
people consistently behave in accordance with the detail and spirit of the Linde Code of Ethics.
Sustainability: We are focused on today’s success, but accept our responsibility for future
generations.
In line with our vision, we are committed to treating people and the environment with respect.
We work to protect natural resources in the world by delivering technologies that help our
customers improve their environmental impact and meet the challenges facing society today.
We believe in creating long-term relationships with our stakeholders. Our success is linked to
turning business challenges into positive outcomes for our customers and the communities
where we operate.
We are committed to growing together with our employees by enabling them to develop,
reach their full potential and improve their standard of living.
Respect: Every human being deserves to be treated with respect.
Linde people treat each other with courtesy and dignity, regardless of seniority, age, gender,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other difference. We respect the humanity of
others through our words and actions. Linde people behave in accordance with the detail and
spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations.