MAX Automation relies on
Compliance as a Code of Conduct

Acting with integrity

MAX Automation stands for responsible and legal behaviour in every respect. All MAX Group employees are obliged to comply with the legal regulations and internal guidelines. For us, this means aligning all our actions with the locally applicable legal standards at all times. Violations of the law are not tolerated. Such behaviour strengthens our customers,’ shareholders’ and employees’ confidence and that of the public in our products and services, in our independence and in our integrity.

Success through responsibility

Compliance means much more than adhering to laws and internal regulations. It forms the basis of our decisions and activities. Compliance is integrated into our business processes. This includes informing our customers worldwide about our principles. Responsible behaviour is permanently anchored in the thoughts and actions of the entire workforce through our Code of Conduct. Key requirements are also summarised in a Group-wide Compliance Guideline that is binding for all MAX Group employees. Furthermore, our Code of Conduct for Suppliers serves as the interface between our sustainability values/goals and the desired or expected behaviour of suppliers in implementing human rights and environmental due diligence.

Fair competition

We are convinced that compliance can contribute to the development of societies and countries: directly and sustainably. For example, preventing corruption is an important cornerstone of this. The MAX Group is fully and unreservedly committed to fair competition. We compete solely on the basis of value for money and the quality of our products and services. Compliance with all laws and regulations to prevent unfair competition is an integral part of our business policy.

WHISTLEBLOWER & COMPLAINT SYSTEM

In order to prevent and avoid compliance violations and, if they do occur, to investigate them, take remedial action and, if necessary, impose sanctions upon verification, we have created a whistleblower system and complaint management system that employees, business partners and third parties can use to contact us. Questionable behaviour or violations can be reported either via our established whistleblower system/complaint system or directly to the Compliance Officer – confidentially and anonymously if desired.

Further information can be found in our MAX Whistleblower Protection Policy as well as in our Rules of Procedure for the complaint procedure in accordance with the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains.