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We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, bribery and conflicts of interest. Given the size of our company and our risk profile \u2014 operations within the Netherlands and the EU, with no business relationships in high-risk countries \u2014 this policy is proportionate in design. In concrete terms: employees may not offer or accept gifts, payments or favours that could influence business decisions; all payments are made exclusively through traceable banking channels and no material cash transactions take place; management reviews every new business relationship before an agreement is entered into; and employees can report suspected irregularities directly and confidentially to management.<\/p>\n
In addition, we operate a strict sanctions and export control policy. Business relationships are screened against the consolidated EU sanctions list, and we follow the guidelines and licensing requirements of the Dutch Central Import and Export Office (CDIU). We do not enter into transactions with sanctioned parties, entities or countries. Where export licences are required, they are applied for through the CDIU and documented. Responsibility for these controls rests with [management \/ role]. To date, we have had no corruption- or sanctions-related incidents.<\/p>\n
We endorse the principles of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs): we respect human rights in our own operations and expect the same of our business partners. As a company operating within the Netherlands and the EU, without supply chains in high-risk countries, our human rights risk exposure is limited. We nevertheless recognise our responsibility to prevent adverse human rights impacts and to address them where necessary.<\/p>\n
Our support for the UNGPs is expressed in our day-to-day business conduct: compliance with Dutch and European labour and human rights legislation, fair employment conditions, screening of business relationships against the EU sanctions list, and careful selection of suppliers.<\/p>\n
Our due diligence process is proportionate to our risk profile and follows the six steps of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, in line with the UNGPs.<\/p>\n
Given our limited risk profile, we consider this process appropriate and effective. It is reviewed whenever there is a material change in our activities or value chain.<\/p>\n
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