Responsibility begins with working together.
We build our supply chains on integrity, transparency, and respect.
Sharing responsibility
As a development partner and high-tech systems supplier to demanding industries such as medical technology, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, we bear considerable responsibility. The precision and reliability of our products depend directly on the quality and integrity of our entire value chain.
For us, responsible business practices do not end at the factory gate. Together with our suppliers and partners, we are committed to fair working conditions, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices.
Our EPnP Supplier Code of Conduct defines the binding principles for a sustainable, reliable, and collaborative partnership based on mutual respect.
Our promise
Trust is built on reliability.
We are committed to transparent processes, fair and equitable partnerships, and accountability for people, the environment, and product quality throughout our entire supply chain.
The four pillars of our partnership
1. Human Rights and Labor Standards We are committed to protecting and promoting human rights. This includes prohibiting child labor and forced labor, maintaining rigorous occupational health and safety standards, and ensuring fair compensation and equal opportunity for all employees.
2. Environment and Sustainability We expect our partners to use resources responsibly. This includes continually improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and preventing the use or release of environmentally hazardous substances.
3. Ethical Business Practices and Compliance Fair competition, anti-corruption, and data protection guide the way we do business. All partners are expected to operate with complete transparency and comply with all applicable laws.
4. Supply Chain Transparency and Conflict Minerals The end-to-end traceability of raw materials is essential to product safety and compliance with global due diligence requirements.
Clear standards. Complete transparency.
Structured compliance: quality from the source.
- Clear requirements: systematic assessment of working conditions, ethical standards, and material origin.
- Traceability and verifiability: consistent monitoring to ensure compliance with all applicable European regulations and due diligence requirements.
- Legal certainty for everyone: risk prevention through clear contractual requirements and proactive audits.
- Clear consequences: binding compliance requirements as a fundamental condition for shared success in the marketplace.
Transparency requires clear standards and consistent action. The EPnP Supplier Code of Conduct defines the contractual framework for a legally compliant and responsible business relationship.
Recognized for sustainability
Our EcoVadis Sustainability Rating (Bronze | Top 35%) reflects our commitment to economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable business practices. We apply the same standards when selecting and evaluating our suppliers.
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EPnP Supplier Code of Conduct
Download the complete document for detailed guidelines, legal requirements, and evaluation criteria for business partners.
Do you have questions about our compliance standards or working with us?
Transparent processes and sustainable supply chains depend on open communication. Whether you have questions about our supplier requirements, the applicable legal framework, or the practical implementation of our Supplier Code of Conduct, we are here to support you as a trusted partner.
Let’s discuss how we can ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance throughout our partnership.
Let’s talk about a future that improves lives.
The best solutions and ideas emerge through collaboration.
A final word
Although policies, standards, and regulations provide the foundation, it is the shared commitment behind them that ultimately sustains a partnership.
We believe that quality begins with mutual understanding, respect, and shared responsibility. That is why the EPnP Supplier Code of Conduct is not merely a mandatory document but rather an invitation to build a partnership that both sides can be proud of.
Would you like to learn more about how we put our values into practice? We value your perspective and look forward to an open and honest exchange with you.