Clear principles for responsible conduct

The Heimerle + Meule Code of Conduct provides guidance for lawful, ethical, and responsible decisions. It expresses the standards we set for ourselves and the expectations we place on employees and business partners across our daily activities and relationships.

  • Guidance for lawful and ethical decisions

  • Shared expectations for responsible conduct

  • Respect for people, resources, and integrity

  • Standards for employees and business partners

A shared framework for decisions, actions, and business relationships

Long-term value creation depends on trustworthiness, reliability, respect for people and resources, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. The Heimerle + Meule Code of Conduct summarizes the principles that guide decisions and actions, supports employees when legal or ethical questions arise, and communicates our expectations to business partners and society. Separate versions of the Code of Conduct address employees and the minimum requirements for business partners.

One commitment, two areas of application

Responsible conduct requires clear expectations for everyone who contributes to our business. The employee Code of Conduct provides orientation for decisions and daily actions. The Business Partner Code of Conduct defines minimum requirements for responsible cooperation and addresses expectations within the upstream supply chain.

Code of Conduct for Employees

Our employee Code of Conduct provides guidance for decisions and actions and supports employees when legal or ethical questions arise.

Code of Conduct for Business Partners

The business partner version defines minimum requirements for responsible ecological, social, ethical, and lawful conduct.

Our standards are both an expectation and a promise

The Code of Conduct expresses what Heimerle + Meule expects from its own decisions and actions. At the same time, it communicates a clear commitment to employees, business partners, and society. The principles provide orientation, but responsible conduct depends on applying them consistently in everyday situations.

Listen to the employee Code of Conduct

Employees can access the Code of Conduct as a podcast. The audio format presents the key principles in an accessible way and supports flexible use alongside the written version. The podcast is intended for internal employee communication.

Request the Code of Conduct

Use the form to request the Code of Conduct for Employees, the Code of Conduct for Business Partners, or both documents. Select the required version and provide the contact details needed to process your request.

Which Code of Conduct would you like to request?

Select the employee version, the business partner version, or both documents.

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Report suspected violations confidentially

The Code of Conduct provides orientation for responsible decisions and actions. If you have specific and substantiated information about a possible legal or ethical violation, use the separate Whistleblower System. Reports can be submitted through the designated confidential channel.

Explore related areas of responsibility

The Code of Conduct connects with compliance, certified systems, quality management, environmental protection, and confidential reporting channels. Explore the related pages for the measures, evidence, and contact options relevant to each area.

Responsibility & Sustainability

Explore how responsible sourcing, quality, environmental protection, and ethical conduct connect across our company.

Certifications

Access certificates and assurance reports covering quality systems, responsible sourcing, and operational standards.

Quality Management

Learn how documented systems, internal testing, analytics, and defined responsibilities support quality and safety.

Environment

Explore how recycling, wastewater treatment, emissions monitoring, and waste controls help reduce environmental impacts.

Compliance

Understand how risk-based measures, training, advice, audits, and communication support lawful business conduct.

Whistleblower System

Find confidential channels for reporting suspected legal or ethical violations, including anonymous reporting options.