Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

preamble

The Omega Group sees itself as part of an internationally interconnected economy and, as a company at its locations, is part of the states and their societies in which the Omega Group operates. The Omega Group follows the basic understanding of the "honorable merchant" and acknowledges its responsibility as a company.

• DThe Omega Group monitors the direct and indirect impacts of its business activities on the environment and society and strives to achieve an appropriate balance of economic, ecological and social interests.

• The Omega Group acts in accordance with generally accepted values and principles, complies with the law and, in particular, observes the internationally recognized human rights and labor standards as set out below.

• The Omega Group stands for the objectives and content of the Code of Conduct and will, within the scope of its respective legal and actual possibilities, make all appropriate and reasonable efforts to continuously comply with the voluntary commitment at all its company locations in Germany and abroad.

IfIf existing national regulations conflict with the contents of the Code of Conduct or the domestic context makes it impossible to fully comply with them, the Omega Group will seek ways to comply with the requirements of the Code of Conduct wherever possible.

Ethical / moral commitment and integrity

The Om ega Group pursues exclusively legal business objectives and practices and only maintains business relationships with reputable partners.

The Omega Group behaves fairly and respectfully towards business partners and customers. The Omega Group respects different legal, economic, social and cultural backgrounds and the special circumstances of the countries and regions in which the Omega Group operates. The Omega Group respects the

Law and theLaws of the countries and regions in which business activities take place. The Omega Group always bases its business activities on universally valid ethical values and principles, including integrity and respect for human dignity. The Omega Group relies on free and fair world trade.

corruption, trade control, money laundering

The Omega companyThe Omega Group rejects all forms of bribery and corruption. We avoid even the slightest appearance of this - whether in the form of granting or accepting unfair advantages. The Omega Group acts in accordance with the applicable import and export control regulations and complies with the legal requirements for the prevention of money laundering.

Fair competition

The Omega companiesThe Omega Group supports free and fair competition. The Omega Group does not tolerate any anti-competitive agreements and ensures that the company acts in accordance with the applicable antitrust laws. The Omega Group rejects competitive advantages through unfair business practices.

Handling of personal data, protection of confidential information and intellectual property

The Omega companygroup respects the personal rights of its employees, business partners and customers and complies with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements for the processing of personal data and information security when handling personal information.

The Omega Groupppe protects entrusted trade secrets and other confidential information of its business partners and customers against unauthorized acquisition, use and disclosure, at least in accordance with the relevant legal provisions for the protection of trade secrets.

The Omega Groupe respects the spiritual property of its business partners, customers and other third parties and, when exchanging know-how and technologies, ensures that sufficient precautions are taken to protect intellectual property rights.

protecting consumer interests

As far as products and servicesIf the Omega Group's obligations affect the interests of consumers, appropriate measures are taken to guarantee the safety and quality of the products or services. The Omega Group ensures that the products or services comply with the relevant statutory consumer protection provisions.

As part of informationand sales activities, the Omega Group takes consumer interests into account by applying legal requirements for fair business, marketing and advertising practices and consumer education.

Ecological Responsibility and Commitment

The protection and preservation of natuNatural resources affect and oblige us all. With this in mind, the Omega Group conducts its business activities in an ecologically responsible manner and is committed to the goal of a climate-neutral future.nft.

protection of the environment and climate

The Omega Group takesmt lives up to its ecological responsibility by applying the applicable legal requirements and recognized standards for protecting the environment and climate. The Omega Group is working to continuously reduce the negative impact of its business activities on the environment and climate.

The Omega Group is turningt applies applicable law and takes appropriate measures based on legal and internationally recognized standards and covering, among other things, the following topics:

• Competent / professional and responsiblelocation-conscious handling of hazardous substances, chemicals and waste, including their disposal

• Measures to reduce or preventwaste disposal

• Minimizing emissions from operationsoperational processes (e.g. waste water, exhaust air, noise, greenhouse gases);

• Conservation of natural resources, etwa through measures to save water, chemicals and other raw materials and promote the circular economyt

• Use of climate and environmentally friendlytechnologies, processes, raw materials and products;

• Measures to increase energyeefficiency and the share of renewable energies in energy consumption at company locations.

animal and species protection

The Omega Group beacrespects the principles for the protection of animals and biological diversity and aligns its business activities accordingly. The keeping and use of animals must meet the applicable legal animal protection requirements and be species-appropriate. The Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species is the guideline here.

human rights and labor standards

Human dignity is inviolabletbar. Therefore, the Omega Group respects the internationally recognized human rights set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.d.

the Omega Group orienadheres to the internationally recognized labor standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as listed below in the Code of Conduct.

In all business activitiesThe Omega Group strives not to cause or contribute to human rights violations. The Omega Group expects the same from its business partners. Where necessary and possible, the Omega Group supports its suppliers in thisnten.

employment relationships

The Omega Group treats san employee with appreciation. The Omega Group rejects any form of unlawful punishment, abuse, harassment, intimidation or other undignified treatment of employees. The Omega Group applies the applicable labor law to all employment relationships and expects the same from its contractual partners. At the start of the employment relationship, employees must be provided with understandable information about the essential working conditions, including their rights and obligations, working hours, remuneration and payment and billing arrangements.

The Omega Group respects and protects the right of employees to terminate their employment relationship in compliance with the relevant notice perioden.

Rejecting child labor and protecting young workers

The Omega Group does not tolerate child labort and respects the applicable legal minimum age for starting work. In any case, the Omega Group does not employ persons under the age at which compulsory education ends under the law of the place of employment, nor under the age of 15. Internships are organized in accordance with the legal provisions.

The Omega Group expects from its contractual partnersWorkers must ensure that they have adequate means of determining age in order to prevent child labour. If child labour is identified, all necessary measures must be taken immediately, focusing on the welfare, protection and development of the child.

For persons under 18 years of age, the rights of young workersworkers; they may only be engaged if it is ensured that the working and employment conditions do not endanger their health, safety or morals, nor are they detrimental to their development.

rejection of forced labor

The Omega Group rejects forced or compulsory labour in any form. This also applies to any form of debt bondage, servitude, slavery or slave-like practices, human trafficking and extends to all forms of involuntary work and services that are incompatible with internationally recognized labor and social standards.

principles of remuneration

The Omega Group applies the statutory or – where applicable applicable – collective agreement provisions apply to the remuneration of work. The Omega Group ensures that the pay of employees in the company does not fall below the applicable statutory minimum wage, if applicable the minimum wage stipulated in the collective agreement or customary in the industry.

In countries or regions without a statutory or collective agreement LThe Omega Group ensures that the wages paid are sufficient for regular full-time work to meet the basic needs of the employees.llen.

Deductions from wages not permitted by law, including deductions from wages asdisciplinary action will not be tolerated by The Omega Group.

working hours

The Omega Group applies the statutory or applicable tarThe Omega Group ensures that

• the regular weekly working hours plus maximum possible overtimehours not exceeded becomes,

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