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WELDING TECHNOLOGIES CODE OF CONDUCT CODE OF CONDUCT GLOBAL WELDING TECHNOLOGIES AG

CONTENTS CODE OF CONDUCT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS 3.4 Human rights and rejection of forced and child labor 3.5 Right to freedom of association 3.6 Occupational health and safety DATA PROTECTION INTEGRITY/BRIBERY, PERSONAL GAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FAIR COMPETITION 8. WHISTLEBLOWING AND NON-RETALIATION POLICY AVOIDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RIGHT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PREVENTING MONEY LAUNDERING EXPORT CONTROL

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT OPTIMIZING TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SELECTING CONTRACTUAL PARTNERS INVOLVING EMPLOYEES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AS THE BASIS OF OUR WORK CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

CODE OF CONDUCT 1. SCOPE OF CODE The code of conduct outlined below must be complied with by all employees of Global Welding Technologies AG, igm Robotersysteme AG, Oxytechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Steigerwald Strahltechnik GmbH, PTR Strahltechnik GmbH and Polysoude S.A.S. 2. BASIC PRINCIPLE We follow responsible and social corporate governance. All employees are expected to behave in an ethical, moral and socially correct manner – this has been integrated into our corporate culture and is proactively practiced day in, day out. 3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS 3.1 Non-discrimination...

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES 3.4 Human rights and rejection of forced and child labor We respect and support internationally recognized human rights. We strictly reject all forms of forced and child labor – this also covers our activities with customers, business partners and suppliers. 3.5 Right to freedom of association Our employees enjoy the full right to freedom of association at all times. This includes membership of trade unions and/or works councils, as well as the right to utilize employee representation. 3.6 Occupational health and safety Global Welding Technologies AG takes the necessary...

3.7 Responsibility for the environment We work to treat the environment in a responsible manner and in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to ensuring sustainable use of resources and maximum efficiency in our production. We also follow a strategy of prevention, reduction, reuse/recycle and environmentally sound disposal. 4. DATA PROTECTION Transparency is important to us – especially where it concerns handling personal data. We respect the privacy of our employees and our business partners, and we handle their data in a responsible manner. In doing...

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES 7. FAIR COMPETITION We comply with the standards of fair business, fair advertising and fair competition. The current anti-trust laws apply. So as to not influence prices or conditions, agreements with rival companies are forbidden. 8. WHISTLEBLOWING AND NON-RETALIATION POLICY We want to foster a culture of trustful cooperation. When breaches are reported, business partners, employees and third parties are to be protected. Statements made by a reporting party must be truthful and the individual’s identity must be protected. Sanction measures against persons who report...

9. AVOIDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Conflicts of interests that might negatively affect business relationships are to be avoided. Employees must therefore avoid situations in which their interests conflict with those of Global Welding Technologies AG. All employees are therefore not allowed to form businessoriented relationships with competitors, customers or suppliers if these might lead to conflicts of interest. If such relationships are formed, these must be reported to the responsible manager. 10. RIGHT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY We respect the right to intellectual property and the...

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES ENVIRONMENT 13. COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Die Global Welding Technologies AG is an environmentally-conscious company that feels committed to protecting the environment. At a minimum, we strictly follow current laws, guidelines and recommendations. 14. OPTIMIZING TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Our technical equipment is the basis for establishing ourselves as a successful engineering company. When purchasing equipment, we therefore prioritize the manufacturing country, manufacturing conditions and optimum energy efficiency.

15. IMPROVING AIR QUALITY In order to improve the general air quality, we reduce the emission of hazardous materials and greenhouse gases into the environment, and try to avoid such emissions entirely, where possible. By using modern filter systems, we are making sustainable improvements to the air quality in our production halls, where necessary. 16. ENERGY AND EMISSIONS In order to protect the climate and resources, we are constantly reducing our energy consumption. When purchasing our energy, we prioritize low CO2 carriers. 17. RESPONSIBLE USE OF CHEMICALS In order to protect our...

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES 20. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AS THE BASIS OF OUR WORK Our measures for environmental protection are constantly being developed, adapted and checked for effectiveness – from recycling paper to energy-efficient production machines. 21. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Environmental protection is an ongoing matter for us, one which requires us to constantly re-evaluate and improve our processes. The Executive Board of Global Welding Technologies AG

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