Principles ethical conduct

6 | CODE OF CONDUCT November 2021 1. Principles of our ethical conduct 1.1. Our core values We respect the personal dignity, privacy and perso- nal rights of our employees as well as our business partners. Our workspaces are free of discrimination based on age, gender, sexuality, health, national ori- gin as well as religious or cultural differences. Every- one in the company deserves mutual respect. We reject any form of forced labour and child labour, as well as the exploitation of employees. The mini- mum age for employment at the WALTER GROUP is usually upon completion of vocational school. Proof of this completion must be provided. We offer our employees a challenging, communica- tive and open working environment, which enables to develop personally and professionally. In doing so we also pay attention to the development of social competences. In addition to comprehensive basic training we ensure that employees are able to under - take further subject-specific training. We expect loyalty to the company, a willingness to perform, as well as the motivation for further perso- nal development. We also assume a service mentality and a willingness to communicate internally and exter- nally, which ensures the quality-compliant implemen- tation of the tasks in our business divisions service, trade and production. Environmental protection, health protection and occu- pational safety are an integral part of our company culture. It is our social and corporate responsibility to ensure that we: Carry out our activities in an environmentally- friendly manner Use resources such as energy and water responsibly Use our buildings and properties sustainably Offer our employees a risk-free and attractive working environment Encourage a healthy lifestyle and social cohesion