Publisher / operator of the website:

Nordgetreide GmbH & Co. KG

Zum Hafenplatz 1, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde, Germany

Phone: +49 (0)451/ 6 19 68-0

Fax: +49 (0)451/ 6 19 68-220

E-mail: info@nordgetreide.de

Limited partnership:

Registered office Lübeck, Local Court Lübeck A 2417

General partner:

egga GmbH, registered office Lübeck,

Local Court Lübeck HRB 9408 HL

Managing Directors:

Jan Plambeck

David Langel

Andre Mehrwald

VAT ID. No. DE 135076139

General Terms and Conditions:

Here you can download the Nordgetreide General Terms and Conditions of Purchase

General Terms and Conditions of Purchase:

Here you can download the Nordgetreide GTPs

Contact person and editor of the website:

Jan-Hendrik Maag

Director Marketing & New Business

maag@nordgetreide.de

Content:

We endeavor to ensure that the content of the website is correct and up to date. Nevertheless, we recommend that you always seek personal contact with us.

E-mail communication:

For technical or operational reasons, the receipt of e-mail communication may be disrupted and/or not reach the recipient in time. Therefore, sending e-mails to us does not have the effect of meeting deadlines and cannot set legally binding deadlines. We recommend that you also send time-critical or urgent messages by post, courier or fax. If you want to be sure that your e-mail has been properly received, please request a written confirmation of receipt from the recipient. We take all reasonably expected precautions to prevent the risk of transmission of computer viruses. However, we are not liable for any damage caused by computer viruses. Please carry out your own checks for computer viruses before reading e-mails, especially before opening attachments to e-mails. Communication by e-mail is insecure, as there is always the possibility of third parties gaining knowledge of and manipulating it. We therefore recommend that you do not send any confidential data unencrypted by e-mail.

Our principles

Code of Conduct (CoC) of Nordgetreide GmbH & Co. KG for business partners

We, Nordgetreide GmbH & Co KG, are committed to ecologically and socially responsible corporate management. We expect the same behavior from all our business partners, especially suppliers and service providers. We also expect our employees to observe the principles of ecological, social and ethical behavior and to integrate them into the corporate culture. We also strive to continuously optimize our business activities and our products in terms of sustainability and encourage our business partners to contribute to this in the sense of a holistic approach.

The Code of Conduct is based on national laws and regulations such as the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act (LkSG), to which we are committed, as well as international conventions such as the UN Civil Pact and the UN Social Pact, the Guidelines on the Rights of the Child and Business Conduct, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), the international labor standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, as well as the United Nations Global Compact and the international Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).

Requirements for business partners

1. Social responsibility

1.1 Prohibition of discrimination

The unequal treatment of employees in any form is not permitted unless it is justified by the requirements of employment. This applies, for example, to discrimination based on gender, national, ethnic or social origin, skin color, disability, health status, political conviction, ideology, religion, age, pregnancy or sexual orientation. The personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of each individual are respected.

1.2 Exclusion of forced labor

Any form of forced labor, slave labor or comparable work is unacceptable to us and we expect our business partners to exclude it from their operational processes and supply chains. Employees must be treated with dignity and respect. All work must be voluntary and without threat of punishment. Employees must be able to leave work or the employment relationship at any time. Furthermore, there must be no unacceptable treatment of workers, such as psychological hardship, sexual and personal harassment and humiliation. The hiring or use of security personnel must be prohibited if persons are treated in an inhumane or degrading manner or are injured during their deployment or if freedom of association is impaired.

1.3 Prohibition of child labor

Child labor may not be used at any stage of production. Our business partners are requested to adhere to the recommendation of the ILO conventions on the minimum age for the employment of children. Accordingly, the age should not be less than the age at which compulsory education ends according to the law of the place of employment and in any case not less than 15 years. If children are found at work, the business partner must document the measures to be taken to remedy the situation and enable the children to attend school. The rights of young workers must be protected under the age of 18 must not be employed for work that is harmful to the health, safety or morals of children. Special protective regulations must be observed.

1.4 Fair remuneration

The remuneration for regular working hours and overtime must correspond to the national statutory minimum wage or the minimum standards customary in the industry, whichever is higher. The remuneration for overtime must always exceed the remuneration for regular hours. If the remuneration is not sufficient to cover the costs of normal living expenses and to build up a minimum level of reserves, the business partner is obliged to increase the remuneration accordingly. Employees must be granted all legally prescribed benefits. Deductions from wages as a punitive measure are not permitted. The business partner must ensure that employees receive clear, detailed and regular written information on the composition of their remuneration.

1.5 Fair working hours

Working hours must comply with applicable laws or industry standards. Overtime is only permitted if it is voluntary and does not exceed 12 hours per week, while employees must be granted at least one day off after six consecutive working days. The weekly working time may not regularly exceed 48 hours.

1.6 Freedom of association

The right of employees to form and join organizations of their choice, to engage in collective bargaining and to strike must be respected. In cases where freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are restricted by law, alternative possibilities for independent and free association of employees for the purpose of collective bargaining must be provided. Employees must not be discriminated against on the basis of founding, joining or being a member of such an organization. Employee representatives must be granted free access to the workplaces of their colleagues to ensure that they can exercise their rights in a lawful and peaceful manner.

1.7 Health protection; safety in the workplace

The business partner is responsible for a safe and healthy working environment. The necessary precautionary measures against accidents and damage to health that may arise in connection with the activity shall be taken by setting up and applying appropriate occupational safety systems. Appropriate measures must be taken to prevent excessive physical or mental fatigue. In addition, employees are regularly informed and trained on applicable health and safety standards and measures. Employees are provided with access to sufficient quantities of drinking water and access to clean sanitary facilities.

1.8 Disciplinary measures

Sanctions, fines, other penalties or disciplinary measures may only be imposed in accordance with applicable national and international standards and internationally recognized human rights. Any inappropriate disciplinary measure must be avoided, in particular the withholding of salary, social benefits or documents (e.g. ID cards) and the prohibition to leave the workplace.

1.9 Preservation of natural resources

The business partner may not deprive land, forests or bodies of water whose use secures the livelihood of people in violation of legitimate rights. The business partner must refrain from harmful soil changes, water and air pollution, noise emissions and excessive water consumption if this harms the health of people, significantly impairs the natural basis for food production or prevents people from having access to safe drinking water or sanitary facilities.

Relevant raw materials and products in accordance with the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) may only be produced in a deforestation-free manner.

1.10 Dealing with conflict minerals

For conflict minerals such as tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, as well as for other raw materials such as cobalt, we establish processes in accordance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and expect the same from our business partners. Smelters and refineries without appropriate, audited due diligence processes should be avoided.

2. Ecological responsibility

2.1 Treatment and discharge of industrial wastewater

Wastewater from operations, manufacturing processes and sanitary facilities must be typified, monitored, checked and, if necessary, treated prior to discharge or disposal. In addition, measures should be introduced to reduce the generation of wastewater.

2.2 Dealing with air emissions

General emissions from operations (air and noise emissions) and greenhouse gas emissions must be typified, routinely monitored, checked and, if necessary, treated before they are released. The business partner is also responsible for monitoring its emission control systems and is required to find cost-effective solutions to minimize any emissions.

2.3 Handling of waste and hazardous substances

The business partner follows a systematic approach to identify, handle, reduce and responsibly dispose of or recycle solid waste. The prohibitions on the export of hazardous waste in the Basel Convention of March 22, 1989, as amended, must be observed. Chemicals or other materials that pose a risk if released into the environment shall be identified and managed in a manner that ensures their safe handling, transportation, storage, use, recycling or reuse and disposal. Mercury shall be used in accordance with the prohibitions of the Minimata Convention of October 10, 2013 and persistent organic pollutants in accordance with the Stockholm Convention of May 23, 2001, as amended.

2.4 Reduce consumption of raw materials and natural resources

The use and consumption of resources during production and the generation of all types of waste, including water and energy, must be reduced or avoided. This is done either directly at the point of origin or through procedures and measures, e.g. by changing production and maintenance processes or procedures within the company, by using alternative materials, by saving, by recycling or by reusing materials.

2.5 Dealing with energy consumption/efficiency

Energy consumption must be monitored and documented. Economic solutions must be found to improve energy efficiency and minimize energy consumption.

3. Ethical business conduct

3.1 Fair competition

The standards of fair business activity, fair advertising and fair competition must be observed. In addition, the applicable antitrust laws must be applied, which in particular prohibit agreements and other activities that influence prices or conditions when dealing with competitors. These regulations also prohibit agreements between customers and suppliers that are intended to restrict customers' freedom to determine their own prices and other resale conditions.

3.2 Confidentiality/data protection

The business partner undertakes to meet the reasonable expectations of its client, suppliers, customers, consumers and employees with regard to the protection of private information. The business partner shall comply with the laws on data protection and information security and the official regulations when collecting, storing, processing, transmitting and passing on personal information.

3.3 Intellectual property

Intellectual property rights must be respected; technology and know-how must be transferred in such a way that intellectual property rights and customer information are protected.

3.4 Integrity/bribery, taking advantage

The highest standards of integrity must be applied to all business activities. The business partner must pursue a zero-tolerance policy in prohibiting all forms of bribery, corruption, extortion and embezzlement. Procedures for monitoring and enforcing standards shall be implemented to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws.

Compliance report:

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Realization:

Dennis Schlobohm - TYPO3 Development