Code of Conduct

We offer our highly qualified and committed em- ployees a modern working environment in which Innovation they can contribute to the further development of In our research areas, we want to promote inno- our organisation with creativity and responsibility vation and serve as a driver of innovation for our in their field of work. [...] 10 Protection & handling of We are aware of the importance of receiving the organisation's property and providing hospitality or gifts in maintaining and handling of third-party our business relationships. [...] Therefore, the proper under special protection rights, is subject to and responsible handling of both the organisa- the principles of data security, in particular, tion's and third-party property is important to confidentiality, integrity and availability. [...] We respect the right to freedom of and databases, regardless of whether they expression and the protection of personal have been identified as such, are treated by rights and privacy, but we are aware that we us with the utmost care and discretion. [...] We speak out clearly against child and forced 19 Legal consequences labour and for the observance and protection Violations of the Code of Conduct are a dan- of human rights and fair working conditions.