Contents Scope Application

CoC Business Partners | October 2025 Page 1 of 10 Contents 1. Scope of Application ............................................................................................ 2 2. Social Responsibility and Human Rights.............................................................. 3 2.1 Prohibition of Forced Labour .................................................................................... 3 2.2 Prohibition of Child Labour ....................................................................................... 3 2.3 Fair Remuneration .................................................................................................... 3 2.4 Fair Working Hours .................................................................................................. 4 2.5 Freedom of Association ........................................................................................... 4 2.6 Prohibition of Discrimination ..................................................................................... 4 2.7 Occupational Health and Safety ............................................................................... 4 2.8 Preservation of Natural Resources ............................................................................ 4 2.9 Handling of Conflict Minerals .................................................................................... 5 2.10 Due Diligence in the Supply Chain ............................................................................ 5 3. Environmental Responsibility ............................................................................... 5 3.1 Protection of Marine Resources ............................................................................... 5 3.2 Discharge of Industrial Wastewater ........................................................................... 5 3.3 Reduction of Water Withdrawal Efficient Use of Water ............................................ 6 3.4 Climate Protection Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................. 6 3.5 Handling of Air Pollutants and Noise Emissions......................................................... 6 3.6 Handling of Waste and Hazardous Substances ........................................................ 6 3.7 Reduction of Raw Material and Natural Resource Consumption ................................ 7 3.8 Energy Consumption and Efficiency ......................................................................... 7 3.9 Prevention of Deforestation ...................................................................................... 7 3.10 Biodiversity .............................................................................................................. 7 4. Ethical Business Conduct .................................................................................... 7 4.1 Fair Competition ...................................................................................................... 8 4.2 Confidentiality and Data Protection ........................................................................... 8 4.3 Intellectual Property ................................................................................................. 8 4.4 Integrity / Bribery and Improper Advantage ............................................................... 8 4.5 Import and Export Controls ...................................................................................... 9 4.6 Insider Information and Confidential Data ................................................................. 9 5. Implementation of Requirements ......................................................................... 9 5.1 Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................. 10 6. Acknowledgment and Consent of the Business Partner .................................... 10