Introduction Internal issues External partners Environment and external community Code Index Vestas Code of Conduct Vestas Code
The Code of Conduct is prepared in English and translated into various languages. In the event of any discrepancy, the English
Einführung Introduction Contents Interne Aspekte Internal issues Externe Partner External partners PREFACE INTRODUCTION INTERNA
Einführung Introduction Preface Interne Aspekte Internal issues Externe Partner External partners Dear colleagues, Every day, e
The Code of Conduct sets the standards in various areas that all Vestas employees must adhere to in order to uphold Vestas’ rep
Einführung Introduction Introduction Interne Aspekte Internal issues What is the Vestas Code of Conduct? The Vestas Code of Con
To whom does the Code of Conduct apply? All Vestas employees, including board members, must adhere to the principles and requir
Einführung Introduction If in doubt, ask yourself: Is it consistent with Vestas’ policies and the Code of Conduct? Seek advice
Whom to contact If Vestas employees have any doubts about the proper action to take they must seek advice from management. Empl
Einführung Introduction Interne Aspekte Internal issues Externe Partner External partners Environment Umweltschutz and und exte
Einführung Internal issues Internal Interne Aspekte issues External Externe Partner partners EMPLOYEES Safety first Respect and
Employees A company’s prosperity depends on its employees. In a specialised and fast-growing line of business like ours, it is
Einführung Internal Interne Aspekte issues External Externe Partner partners Q Basic employee rights Vestas will ensure that it
Harassment-free work environment Every Vestas workplace should be characterised by mutual trust and respect. Therefore Vestas d
Einführung Internal Interne Aspekte issues External Externe Partner partners Q I was working late at the office last night. Whe
Conflict of interest A conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s obligations and interests as a trusted employee conflic
Einführung Investments · Investments by Vestas employees, or their close relatives, in Vestas’ business partners or competitors
Company assets Company assets are the tools used by employees to achieve the company’s goals. They may be the product of the em
Einführung Access to Vestas services · Employees who, directly or indirectly, are registered owners of Vestas products should b
Documentation and reporting Any business decision regarding a company’s future is based on that company’s data, documentation a
Einführung Internal Interne Aspekte issues External Externe Partner partners Environment Umweltschutz and und external Gesellsc
Einführung External partners Interne Aspekte External Externe Partner partners BRIBERY Facilitation payments GIFTS, ENTERTAINME
Bribery Bribery is the giving or receiving of an undue reward to influence the behaviour of a public official or other business
Einführung Vestas employees must not engage in bribery of any kind. It is not acceptable to: · Promise or offer a bribe in any
Gifts, entertainment and hospitality Gifts, entertainment and hospitality are tokens of gratitude in business and private relat
Einführung Manager's approval VP, SVP or President’s approval Gifts €50–250 > €250 Interne Aspekte Entertainment €250–1,000 > €
Intellectual property and business secrets of others Every company has information that could harm its competitive position if
Einführung Business partners Vestas recognises that its success depends on good and sound relationships with its business partn
Competition Competition is an essential element of business. Any arrangement that restricts competition jeopardises business, a
Einführung Money Laundering Money laundering is the process by which individuals or entities conceal illicit funds or make them