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to secure sustainable development on an economic,
ecological and social level. More information on the
measures that contribute to the SDGs can be found in the
KELAG sustainability magazine “WERTVOLL”.
Compliance in the KELAG Group stands for responsible
corporate governance in accordance with ethical principles
and legal requirements. Its social role and its responsibility Respect for and protection of human rights form the basis
towards customers and business partners as well as for KELAG’s entrepreneurial activities. Compliance with
shareholders and employees has top priority. It is therefore legal requirements and ethical principles is a fundamental
committed to a set of clear principles that define how it element. The Group operates in countries in which respect
conducts its business and societal actions. for human rights is strictly regulated, particularly where
employee matters are concerned. KELAG is also committed
Since 2013, KELAG has supported the UN Global Compact. to going beyond the scope of legal requirements for the
This requires companies to embrace, support and enact a well-being of employees and customers.
set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour
standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption Continuous updates of internal company standards and
within their sphere of influence. Businesses supporting this guidelines as well as spot checking suppliers ensure
are committed to making the following principles of the UN compliance with existing measures. Violations of human
Global Compact part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day rights can be reported directly to compliance officers via
operations of their companies. the compliance management system.
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 Support and respect the protection of internationally
proclaimed human rights
 Uphold the freedom of association and the effective In all areas of entrepreneurial activity, the Group is subject
recognition of the right to collective bargaining; to various laws, regulations and similar requirements. These
 the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory include international and national provisions as well as
labour; regional and local regulations. The minimum objective is to
 the effective abolition of child labour; and fully meet these requirements and always operate within
 the elimination of discrimination in respect of the bounds of these frequently changing legal and
employment and occupation regulatory parameters. The Group is thus committed to a
 Support a precautionary approach to environmental set of clear principles which are outlined in the KELAG code
challenges of conduct and which define how it conducts its business
 Undertake initiatives to promote greater and societal actions.
environmental responsibility
KELAG is open to dialogue with political parties and their
 Encourage the development and diffusion of
organisations. However, the intent is not to support
environmentally friendly technologies
political parties or members of parliament or candidates in
 Work against corruption
election campaigns. No financial contributions to political
parties, political groups or political officials are made by any
Through its actions, KELAG also contributes significantly to
of the KELAG Group entities.
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are
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