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We protect the health and safety of all employees. Protective measures must be taken where hazards cannot be avoided. The legal basis that applies here is the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Comprehensive integration of occupational safety and health is ensured by management systems such as ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001.

We comply with the statutory minimum age for all employees and ensure that no employees are still subject to compulsory schooling. In this connection, we comply with International Labour Organization Conventions C29 and C105 (Abolition of Forced Labour) and C138 and C182 (Minimum Age).

We treat all employees with fairness and respect. No form of direct or indirect discrimination is tolerated in the workplace. The basis for this is International Labour Organization Conventions C100 and C111 (Equal Remuneration and Prohibition of Discrimination).

The remuneration for a standard working week covers at least the basic needs of employees and their families. Working hours are limited to a maximum of 60 hours per week, with at least one day off per working week. Fair pay for employees is governed in Germany by the Minimum Wage Act.

We do not allow any degrading treatment, physical punishment or psychological or physical coercion. Any legal disciplinary action must likewise never impinge upon the dignity and rights of employees.

All employees have the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining. They are able to communicate openly with management without fear of discrimination or reprisal and are able to raise ideas and concerns about working conditions. At international level, this right is governed by International Labour Organization Conventions C87 and C98.

All laws and standards for the protection of the environment must be complied with. Environmental impacts and resource consumption must be minimised at all times. These goals are documented by environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or EMAS or secured by at least one officer appointed for the purpose.

Hazardous substances and chemicals are safely procured, used and disposed of. We conduct regular reviews to determine where hazardous substances can be replaced with less hazardous ones. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001.

Resource use must be minimised on an ongoing basis. To this end, we use resource-efficient technologies and recycle wherever possible. We professionally manage unavoidable waste. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS.

Climate-damaging emissions must be reduced on an ongoing basis. To this end, clear CO₂ reduction targets are to be formulated and documented, covering both direct and indirect emissions. We also prevent or reduce other harmful emissions to air, water or soil as far as possible. These requirements are implemented and tracked in a suitable environmental management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS.

In order to prevent corruption, economic crimes, antitrust and anti-money laundering violations, EnBW and its suppliers commit to an effective system ensuring that employees comply with the rules at all times. You will find all internal EnBW compliance requirements here.

Anti-corruption systems must be implemented and no favours may be given or accepted. EnBW and its suppliers never engage in money laundering activities.

All tax requirements must be met. In addition, accurate and complete accounting records are kept on all business activities.

In order not to restrict or distort fair competition, all antitrust and competition law requirements are complied with, as are all requirements under customs and excise law and foreign trade law.

All conflicts of interest with private or business activities are avoided. Any conflict of interest that arises in the course of a working relationship must be reported to EnBW.

Confidential information, third-party intellectual property rights and personal data must be protected at all times. Shared and confidential documents must be handled with care and the relevant data protection rules complied with.