Code of Conduct – Atotech’s Ethical Commitment
Dear Madam or Sir,
Embracement of the ethical shared values and principles expressed in our Code of Conduct is critical to the success of our company and our business relationships.
As a general business principle and expression of these ethical values, Atotech
• Complies with all applicable laws
• Respects all regulations and decisions of the United Nations and other international bodies applicable in the countries in which we operate, especially concerning the environment, competition and employment
• Is sensitive to the concerns expressed by international governmental and non-governmental organizations in matters concerning our operations
• Observes the rules of free competition
• Rejects fraud, bribery and corruption in all forms, whether public or private, active or passive
Atotech's policy regarding its suppliers, service providers and business partners is to
• Respect each party’s interests, with transparent and fairly negotiated contract terms
• Expect them to adhere to principles equivalent to those in our Code of Conduct
It is through compliance with these fundamental principles that we will be able to protect the quality of our business relationships with you and to achieve a strong sustainable growth that benefits everyone. Therefore, we kindly ask you to review Atotech’s Ethical Commitment attached hereto as well as the Code of Conduct set forth on our website at www.atotech.com, and to confirm that you undertake to adhere to principles and ethical values equivalent to those in our Code of Conduct and Atotech’s Ethical Commitment.
As confirmation of the aforesaid, we would appreciate your acknowledgement by returning to us the duly countersigned duplicate of this letter.