For us, compliance is more than just adhering to rules – it is an attitude. We attach great importance to clear and value-oriented leadership and support our employees with training and guidelines. We expect them to behave with integrity and in accordance with the rules, we check this via internal and external audits. As a global family business, compliance is of fundamental importance to EGGER, both for our business activities and for our partnerships. The following measures help anchor this attitude in the way of thinking and acting of all EGGER employees.
Code of Conduct
The EGGER Code of Conduct is based on our values, mission statement, corporate objectives and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. The Code of Conduct includes clear standards of conduct that must be observed by all employees.
Code of Conduct for suppliers
We also expect our suppliers to share our compliance principles throughout the supply chain. With them Code of Conduct for suppliers EGGER clearly expresses that we require our suppliers to comply with the applicable laws and the principles of the UN Global Compact.
Human rights
It is our corporate responsibility to respect human rights and the associated environmental standards. Our objective is to act ethically, prevent discrimination, offer fair working conditions, protect the environment, communicate transparently and be accountable for our actions. This applies to our own business activities as well as to our supply chains.
The
Declaration of Human Rights
serves as a guide and commitment for all of us. The complaints procedure for the EGGER supply chain is described in the
procedural rules.
Donations and sponsorship
We see ourselves as an active member of the local community and invest in its well-being. However, there are clear rules for donations and sponsorship. The EGGER Compliance Guideline on Donations and Sponsorship defines the globally valid standard: We only support organisations or activities that focus on health, social welfare, education and environmental protection.
Antitrust law
All our employees are obliged to know and comply with all relevant antitrust regulations. Our own antitrust guidelines, regular mandatory training and risk-based audits support behaviour that complies with antitrust law.
Capital market
Our Guideline on Capital Market Compliance shows investors that the legal requirements of the capital market are taken seriously by EGGER and any violations are prevented. The Guideline is also intended to make sure that we fulfil expectations of the capital market regarding conduct and the organisation of a company.
Data protection
EGGER takes various measures to comply with applicable data protection legislation and to handle personal data with the highest diligence. This is supported with an in-house data protection guideline and regular obligatory training and risk-based audits.
Prevention of corruption
We are strictly opposed to any kind of active and passive bribery. The in-house Corruption Prevention Guideline outlines clear prohibitions, as well as instructions regarding the handling of gifts and invitations. Employees are also sensitised accordingly in training courses.
Whistleblowing & Reports
Unethical and particularly unlawful behaviour may cause enormous damage for EGGER as a company, for its employees, but also for the general public. In order to reveal and prevent such behaviour, EGGER uses SpeakUp as central whistleblowing and compliance platform. If there is suspicion or indication of misconduct, employees, suppliers, customers and other third parties may use this platform to voice their concerns and report inappropriate behavior to EGGERs Compliance team. Reports via this platform are free of charge and fully anonymous.
The platform is accessible:
- via this link https://www.egger.speakup
- via iOS/Android app, using the EGGER organization code 115247
When creating a new report, the Whistleblower receives a unique case number and can set a password for accessing the report at any time. The case number cannot be retrieved afterwards, not even by SpeakUp directly, therefore it is important that the Whistleblower stores the number and the selected password securely. If the number is lost, a new report has to be created.
How long does it take to get a result?
There is no general answer to this question. Some cases can be closed within a few hours. More complex investigations may take several weeks.
In principle, we are obliged:
- to acknowledge receipt of a report within 7 days and
- to respond to the report within a reasonable period of time – in any case within 3 months.
