quantilope Supplier Code of Conduct
We believe in conducting business with integrity, transparency and respect for people and the planet.
This Supplier Code of Conduct sets out the standards that quantilope GmbH and its subsidiaries ("quantilope Group") expect from their suppliers, vendors, contractors, consultants, agents, and other providers of goods and services (collectively "Suppliers").
The quantilope Group is committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. We seek partnerships with Suppliers who share our commitment to ethical business practices and who agree to:
(1) comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate, including obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals,
(2) respect international human rights principles,
(3) respect intellectual property rights and protect confidential information,
(4) conduct business with integrity and not engage in corruption, extortion, embezzlement or bribery,
(5) not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected status,
(6) not use forced labor or employ individuals below the legal minimum working age and comply with applicable laws regarding working hours, wages, and benefits,
(7) respect workers' rights to associate freely, form and join labor' organizations, and bargain collectively, in accordance with applicable laws,
(8) provide workers with a safe, healthy and harassment-free workplace,
(9) minimize environmental impact by conserving resources, managing waste responsibly, and reducing emissions,
(10) handle hazardous materials in a safe and legally compliant manner,
(11) comply with applicable export control laws, economic sanctions, and import regulations,
(12) not engage in transactions with sanctioned countries, regions, entities, or individuals,
(13) establish appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this Code and applicable laws,
(14) not retaliate against any person who, in good faith, reports a concern or participates in an investigation regarding a violation of applicable law or this Supplier Code of Conduct,
(15) adhere to the data protection and security requirements specified in in their contractual agreements with the quantilope Group, and
(16) comply with the principles outlined in this Supplier Code of Conduct.
This Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all Suppliers who provide goods or services to the quantilope Group, regardless of location, size, or industry.
Suppliers are encouraged to ensure that their own suppliers and subcontractors adhere to standards consistent with this Supplier Code of Conduct.
Suppliers shall ensure that any gifts or entertainment provided to quantilope Group employees are modest, infrequent and must not create an appearance of improper influence.
The quantilope Group reserves the right to terminate written agreements with Suppliers who willfully or through gross negligence violate this Supplier Code of Conduct.
This Supplier Code of Conduct supplements existing agreements between the quantilope Group and its Suppliers. In the event of a conflict between this Supplier Code of Conduct and a specific provision in a separate written agreement, the provision in the separate agreement shall prevail.
The quantilope Group reserves the right to modify this Supplier Code of Conduct at its discretion. The most updated version will be posted at https://www.quantilope.com/.