Corporate Compliance

Corporate Compliance Policy – Acting in compliance with law and rules

Compliance with internal and external rules is at the core of the thinking and actions of all Viscom employees. We are committed to acting in accordance with the law and regulations and take the obligations that result very seriously. Anna Rebe, our Compliance Officer, is available as your contact person on this topic. 

I. Corporate Compliance Policy – a basis for all actions
Viscom wants to beat the competition with innovation, quality, reliability and fairness. But company-specific rules and the law must be observed and the Corporate Compliance Policy forms the basis for all actions. It describes the main aspects that are particularly important in daily business.

II. Principles 
Viscom SE respects the law and expects the same from its employees and business partners. This Policy defines important aspects with particular relevance to daily business.

1. Fair competition
   Viscom SE unreservedly believes in using fair means of competition and strictly complies with competition law in particular.
2. Business with integrity
   Corruption will not be tolerated.
3. Sustainability
   Viscom is aware of its responsibility to protect the environment as well as the health and safety of human beings.
4. Environmentally conscious behavior and climate protection
   We are committed to active environmental protection and reducing emissions in order to limit climate change.
5. Complying with foreign trade laws
   All national and international foreign trade laws must be observed.
6. Equal opportunity in securities trading
   Every employee must treat company-internal information that may relate to stock market prices in strictest confidentiality.
7. Proper documentation and accounting methods
   An internal control system is being used to document business processes in an appropriate manner. The control system shall ensure that all accounting-related information is fully and correctly recorded.
8. Fair and respectful working conditions
   Every person is expected to treat colleagues and third parties in a friendly, professional and respectful manner. Discrimination and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
9. Employment relationships
   Viscom treats its employees with respect.
10. Rejection of forced labour
    Viscom rejects forced or compulsory labour in any form.
11. Rejection of child labour and protection of young workers
    Viscom does not tolerate child labour and observes the applicable legal minimum age for employment.
12. Diversity and inclusion, prohibition of discrimination
    Viscom values the diversity of its employees and promotes a working environment that enables inclusion.
13. Protecting our technological lead and respecting third-party property rights
    Company secrets must not be leaked to third parties or even worse, the public. Third-party property rights must also be respected.
14. Separating company and private interests
    All employees must separate their private interests from those of the company at all times. The personnel selection process and business with third parties must also be conducted in an impartial manner.
15. Cooperating with authorities
    Viscom makes every effort to cooperate and maintain a good relationship with all relevant authorities. All submitted information must be complete, honest, correct, on time and understandable.

III. Implementation

1. The company provides its employees with access to all necessary sources of information as well as advice to avoid infringements of the law.

2. Every manager must organize his or her area of responsibility so as to ensure compliance with the rules of the Corporate Compliance Policy, company regulations and the law.

3. The Compliance Officer for Viscom SE is Anna Rebe. Among other things, she is responsible for counselling, training and forwarding compliance incidents to the Executive Board.

4. All employees must report violations of the Corporate Compliance Policy without delay.

5. The Executive Board will regularly monitor compliance with the Corporate Compliance Policy.