SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT BUSINESS INTEGRITY In the KMD Group, we continuously work on maintaining high standards of ethical conduct. We expect the same from our suppliers. Corruption, Gifts and Entertainment The supplier must comply with applicable laws and regulations concerning anti- corruption, including the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The supplier must focus actively on avoiding any form of corruption, including extortion and bribery or similar methods, employed for the purpose of acquiring unlawful commercial advantages. The supplier must also refrain from offering lavish gifts and extravagant entertainment to any employees of the KMD Group or on behalf of the KMD Group. Money Laundering The supplier must be firmly opposed to all forms of money laundering and must only conduct business with partners involved in legitimate business activities with funds derived from legitimate sources. The supplier must take reasonable steps to prevent and detect any illegal form of payments and prevent its financial transactions from being used by others to launder money. Sanctions The supplier must take reasonable steps to ensure that no entity or person subject to the sanctions lists of the UN, the EU or other applicable sanctions laws and regulations, is involved in or unlawfully benefits from the supplier ’ s operations, including its supply chain. In addition, the supplier must prevent involvement in any transaction prohibited by applicable sanctions laws and regulations. Competition Law The supplier must comply with applicable competition laws and regulations, including national, EU and US competition law and must not cause or be part of any breach hereof. Confidential Information and Data Protection The supplier must treat data belonging to the KMD Group with confidentiality and protect it against unauthorized use, unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, damage, alteration or disclosure. The supplier must ensure that personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. Conflicts of Interest The supplier must ensure that its employees do not participate in any activities where there is a conflict between the personal interests of the employee and the professional interests of the supplier in its relationship with the KMD Group. Tax The supplier must act in accordance with applicable national tax laws and regulation, including joint taxation, and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Public - KMD A/S TOGETHER WE DEVELOP SOCIETY 3
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