Introduction

We rely on supplies and services from suppliers, service providers, sub-contractors and other persons - all hereinafter referred to as "Suppliers" - and we also have the above-mentioned claims against our Suppliers. It is on this basis that we agree this Supplier Code with you. It contains rules that should be observed and followed as a matter of course and sets out our expectations that we are prepared to meet.

Respect in dealing with all people, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation, is a matter of course for MURTFELDT. We would therefore like to make it clear that we use the masculine form of address in this Supplier Code solely for the sake of readability. It applies equally to all genders.

We expect all suppliers to MURTFELDT to incorporate a shared basic understanding of respect for human rights, compliance with laws and environmental protection into their contractual relationships and to implement this consistently in practice. We therefore intend to work with our suppliers to regularly review compliance with this legal, sustainability and ethical framework and to implement any necessary improvements. However, in the unlikely event of serious non-compliance or non-cooperation, termination of the business relationship will be considered.

The following requirements are the minimum conditions for our cooperation. We encourage our suppliers to implement further policies with higher ethical and sustainability standards for themselves and their employees, taking into account their specific needs.

Wherever this Supplier Code refers to MURTFELDT for the sake of simplicity, but MURTFELDT itself is not a party to the contract, the following positions or requirements of MURTFELDT shall also apply to the respective company that is the contractual partner of the supplier. Insofar as our suppliers provide services for MURTFELDT with the help of upstream suppliers, subcontractors or other third parties, it is the responsibility of the suppliers to agree the following principles and obligations in their own name and in relation to these upstream suppliers, subcontractors or third parties or to ensure compliance in some other way. Only the consistent integration of these principles and commitments throughout the supply chain can ensure that fundamental human rights, fair working conditions, occupational safety and environmental protection are respected throughout the supply chain.