At the DLG Group, we are committed to sustainability in our supply chains. We joined the UN initiative Global Compact in 2012, and ethical, social and environmental responsibility is an integrated part of our long‑term business strategy. We cooperate closely with our suppliers and business partners in pursuit of this aim.
In order to make DLG Group’s position clear internally and externally to our suppliers, we have set up this Supplier Code of Conduct.
The Supplier Code of Conduct has been drawn up in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles and other international conventions and guidelines.
1. Scope, Follow‑Up, Enforcement and Evaluation
Enforcement of this Supplier Code of Conduct is important to the DLG Group’s business. It is the suppliers’ responsibility to ensure that this Supplier Code of Conduct is implemented and sustained.
Our company recognises that establishing the required processes outlined in the Supplier Code of Conduct requires both time and resources, especially in the initial phases. The Supplier Code of Conduct should therefore be understood as a tool for cooperation and dialogue with our supply chain partners about improving systems to manage adverse impacts on human rights including labour rights, the environment, and anticorruption.
This Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all suppliers of the DLG Group. We also encourage you to use this Code of Conduct as a basis for your co‑operation with your suppliers.
The Supplier Code of Conduct establishes a minimum requirement and the DLG Group urges its suppliers to strive for continued improvement within all areas covered by this Supplier Code of Conduct.
In case of non‑compliance with requirements in our Code of Conduct, we will focus on suppliers’ ability and willingness to demonstrate continuous improvements. We feel confident that cooperation and dialogue will result in a more efficient partnership, which both parties will benefit from.
The DLG Group reserves the right to make inspections to ensure that the Supplier Code of Conduct is being enforced. These inspections may be performed by an independent third party and may be unannounced.
2. Legal Compliance
The suppliers are aware of the applicable laws and that applicable laws are being complied within the responsibilities of their business activities.
The DLG Group encourages its suppliers to comply with ILO and UN Conventions.
The DLG Group places great emphasis on the DLG Group and its suppliers complying with the competition rules in the jurisdictions in which they operate. We request all suppliers to comply with all relevant competition rules and antitrust legislation.
3. Human Rights and Social Conditions
The suppliers are not engaged in or supporting child labour, forced labour or discrimination and harassment
No forced, compulsory, bonded, trafficked or otherwise involuntary labour is used in any stage of production
Children under 15 (or a higher age as established in national law) do not carry out productive work. Young workers (15‑18) must not undertake hazardous work that jeopardizes their health and welfare
There is no engagement in, support for, or tolerance of any form of discrimination
Workers are not subject to corporal punishment, mental or physical oppression or coercion, verbal or physical abuse, sexual harassment or any kind of intimidation
No workers of any type are required to lodge their identity papers with anyone, unless required by law
The work week shall be set according to local and national laws and shall be consistent with local industry standards
Overtime is always voluntary and should be paid in accordance to local and national laws or sector agreements
All workers receive equal remuneration for work of equal value, equal access to training and benefits and equal opportunities for promotion and for filling all available positions
The suppliers shall ensure freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining for all workers
There is the right for all workers to establish and / or join an organization of choice
The suppliers shall ensure remuneration at least equal to national legislation, and sector agreements are received by all workers directly or indirectly employed
Gross wages comply with national legislation and sector agreements
4. Working Environment and Health
The suppliers shall provide a safe and healthy workplace for all workers. This includes at least:
Access to safe drinking water, basic sanitary facilities and protective equipment
Potentially hazardous tasks are only carried out by capable and competent people, who received training about performing those tasks safely
Adequate and appropriate protective equipment and clothing is provided and used in all potentially hazardous operations
Medical treatment / first aid shall be provided without delay and first aid kits are present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of fieldwork
5. Environmental Responsibility
The suppliers must strive to minimise the adverse environmental impacts of their activities, products and services through a proactive approach and responsible management of its environmental aspects (including, but not limited to):
Use of scarce natural resources, energy and water
Emissions to air, water and soil
Handling of hazardous substances and wastes in general
Product issues (design, packaging, transport, use and recycling/disposal)
The suppliers shall maintain awareness of current national and international environmental legislative requirements, relevant to the environmental impacts of its activities, products and services and ensure legal compliance through training, awareness, operational control and monitoring.
6. Anticorruption
All forms of corruption, bribery, money laundering and unlawful restrictive trade practices are strictly prohibited.
The suppliers shall comply with applicable laws concerning bribery, corruption, fraud and any other prohibited business practices. The suppliers shall not offer, promise or give any improper benefit, favour or incentive to any public official, international organisation or other third party.
The suppliers shall not, directly or indirectly, offer gifts to DLG Group employees or persons representing the DLG Group or anyone closely related to these, unless the gift is of insignificant value.
Hospitality, such as social events, meals or entertainment may be offered if there is a legitimate business purpose involved, and the cost is kept within reasonable limits. Travel expenses for the individual representing the DLG Group shall be paid by the DLG Group.
Hospitality, expenses or gifts shall not be offered or received in situations of contract bidding, negotiations or awards.
7. Sanctions
“Sanctions” means sanctions of the UN Security Council, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce, the US Department of State, the European Union, the United Kingdom or any other country or organization resolutions or acts of which are legally binding.
The Supplier undertakes to ensure that no products sold to the DLG Group directly or indirectly may originate from, be provided by or be transported on a vessel or by a carrier owned, flagged, chartered, managed or controlled, directly or indirectly, by any country, person, entity, or body, or for the purpose of any commercial activity, that would cause the DLG Group or its agents, contractors or representatives to be in violation of or be penalized by applicable Sanctions.
If required, the Supplier shall be able to provide appropriate documentation (incl. Sanctions search documentation and/or permits from relevant authorities) for the purposes of verifying the origin of the products and/or compliance with any applicable Sanctions.