Employment principles

There is no discrimination in remuneration, access to training or promotion on the grounds of race, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, trade union membership or political affiliation. Wages and benefits for a normal working month comply with national and trade union legal standards.

Child labor

Children and young people under 16 are not allowed to work.

Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining

Employees, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively. The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organizing activities. Employee representatives are not discriminated against and are able to carry out their duties in the workplace.

Employees' general values and code of ethics

Hammarplast Medical is committed to encouraging a safe, supportive and productive work environment.The following are actions that the company considers unacceptable. Any employee who engages in these acts will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include a warning, suspension or dismissal:

• Being absent from work without a valid reason
• Intentionally damaging, destroying or stealing property belonging to colleagues or the company
• Refusal to follow or failure to carry out reasonable instructions from a supervisor
• Ignoring work tasks or wasting time at work
• Working under the influence of alcohol or any drug
• Acting threateningly or using abusive language towards a colleague
• Smoking in contravention of established policy or in breach of any fire safety regulation
• Deliberately violating health and/or safety regulations
• Not taking good care of, neglecting or misusing company equipment or tools
• Using company equipment in an unauthorized way.

Values

Our business is based on the following values being met and that in our Code of Conduct, both internally and externally, we follow established ethical rules where our values are an important part.

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Benevolence

Ethical rules

• We respect the human rights of individuals and reject all forms of discrimination. We act in accordance with good business ethics and morals, and in line with our other Group policies.
• Our activities are characterized by a high level of understanding, openness and respect for each other.
• We take responsibility for our actions and comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate.
• We must always strive to reduce our operational impact on both the environment and human health.
• We reject all forms of cartel activity.
• We do not accept bribes in any form and employees should avoid situations where personal interests conflict with the company.
• We should have a willingness to constantly take initiatives to improve our operations to create a pleasant, healthy, creative and profitable working environment.
• We take responsibility for the use of company resources and do not misuse company property.

Conflicts of interest

Hammarplast Medical expects employees to perform their duties conscientiously, honestly, and in accordance with the best interests of Hammarplast Medical. Employees must not use their positions for private or personal gain.

External activities, employment, and directorships

All employees share a major responsibility for the good PR of Hammarplast Medical.Employees must avoid acquiring business interests or participating in any other activity outside Hammarplast Medical that would or appears to:

• Creating an excessive demand for their time and attention, thus depriving Hammarplast Medical of their best efforts at work.

Relationships with customers and suppliers

Employees should avoid investing in or acquiring a personal financial interest in any business that has a contractual relationship with Hammarplast Medical, or that provides goods or services, or both, to Hammarplast Medical if such an investment could influence their decision in fulfilling their obligations on behalf of Hammarplast Medical.

Gifts and benefits

Employees must not accept gifts or personal favors that could in any way influence decisions in favor of any person or company with whom or with which Hammarplast Medical does business.

bribery

Hammarplast Medical prohibits the acceptance of bribes from suppliers. Any violation of this rule will result in immediate dismissal and, in case of gross misconduct, notification.

Hammarplast Medical's funds and other assets

Hammarplast Medical prohibits the acceptance of bribes from suppliers. Any violation of this rule will result in immediate dismissal and, in case of gross misconduct, notification.

Hammarplast Medical accounting and communication

Accurate and reliable data of various kinds are necessary to meet Hammarplast Medical's legal and financial obligations and to manage its affairs. Hammarplast Medical's accounting records must reflect in an accurate and timely manner all business transactions. Employees responsible for accounting and bookkeeping must fully account for and record all assets, liabilities, or both, and must exercise diligence in enforcing these requirements. Employees must not make or participate in any false accounting of any kind, either internally or externally, including but not limited to:

• False costs, attendance, production, financial or similar reports and statements
• False advertising, misleading marketing practices, or other misrepresentations

External communication

Employees must not use Hammarplast Medical identification, stationery, supplies and equipment for personal or political matters. When communicating externally on matters relating to Hammarplast Medical's business, employees must not venture to speak for Hammarplast Medical on a subject unless they are sure that the views they are expressing are those of Hammarplast Medical. When working with anyone outside Hammarplast Medical, employees must take care not to compromise the integrity or damage the reputation of Hammarplast Medical.

Rapid communication

In all matters relevant to customers, suppliers, authorities, the public and others in Hammarplast Medical, all employees must make every effort to achieve full, accurate and timely communication - responding promptly and courteously to all appropriate requests for information and all complaints.

Confidentiality

When handling financial and personal information about customers or others with whom Hammarplast has contacts, the following principles are observed:

• Collect, use and retain only the personal information that is necessary for Hammarplast Medical's operations. Whenever possible, all relevant information is obtained directly from the person concerned.
• Keep the information only as long as it is needed or required by law.
• Limit internal access to personal information to those who have a legitimate business reason for seeking this information.

Infringements

Everyone should have the right to anonymously report violations of Hammarplast Medical's Code of Conduct without risk of retaliation.