Code of Conduct
for our suppliers

NameSupplier

Addresshereafter „supplier“ or „we“

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Table of Contents
Preamble............................................................................................3
1. Basic Understanding.....................................................................3
2. Compliance with the Law...............................................................3
3. Integrity and Compliance...............................................................4

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3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.

Corruption................................................................................................................ 4
Fair competition....................................................................................................... 4Prevention of money laundering............................................................................. 4
Protection of information and intellectual property.............................................. 4Data protection........................................................................................................ 4Export control........................................................................................................... 4Avoidance of conflicts of interest............................................................................ 5

6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.

Prohibition of child labour....................................................................................... 6
Prohibition of forced labour.................................................................................... 6
Freedom of association and collective bargaining................................................. 6
Promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.................................................... 6

Health and Safety..........................................................................5Remuneration and Working Hours..................................................5
Respect for Human Rights..............................................................67. Environment, Energy and Climate Protection..................................68. Handling of Conflict Minerals.........................................................7
9. Supply Chain................................................................................710. Consumer Interests.......................................................................711. Implementation and Enforcement..................................................711.1. Communication........................................................................................................ 811.2. Information on violations........................................................................................ 82VERHALTENSKODEX
PreambleIDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH produces and develops products for industrial machine
vision. As a supplier of powerful industrial cameras, we want to offer our customers the best user
experience in the vision market.
Integrity, mindfulness and continuous product improvement are important cornerstones for us. At
the same time, we want to ensure that we treat people and the environment with respect and act ina socially responsible manner. We expect the same basic understanding from our business partners.
We want to ensure that our suppliers, in terms of supply chain management, treat people and theenvironment with respect and act in a socially responsible manner.
Therefore, we ask you, as an IDS supplier, to confirm your company‘s compliance with the Code ofConduct.

1. Basic Understanding
This Code of Conduct is based on a common basic understanding of socially responsible corporate
governance as defined in the following guidelines.
We, as IDS supplier, assume responsibility within the bounds of our respective abilities and spheresof activity by taking into account the consequences of our business decisions and actions in legal,
economic, technological as well as social and ecological terms. In this way, we contribute to thesocial and economic development of the countries and regions in which we operate.
Our actions are in accordance with the relevant legal regulations. We are guided by ethical values
and principles, in particular integrity and honesty as well as respect for human dignity, as laid downin the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines
for Multinational Enterprises and the core labour standards of the International Labour Organization(ILO) as well as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
This Code of Conduct sets out the basic principles of our conduct, which we actively demand ouremployees around the world to observe. The contents apply to all our company‘s subsidiaries andbusiness units.

2. Compliance with the Law
We are committed to complying with the applicable laws and other legal provisions of the countries
in which we operate. If local laws and regulations are less restrictive, our actions are guided by theprinciples of this Code of Conduct. In cases where there is a direct conflict between mandatory local
law and the principles contained in this Code of Conduct, local law shall prevail. Nevertheless, westrive to comply with the contents of this Code of Conduct.

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3. Integrity and Compliance
We have taken appropriate compliance measures to ensure that the following topics are adequately
covered:3.1. Corruption
We do not tolerate corruption, bribery or extortion; they hinder fair competition. In our business
relationships, we neither promise, offer, grant, demand or accept nor do we allow ourselves to bepromised such benefits associated with the intention of influencing business decisions or which
could give the impression of doing so or procuring any other inadmissible advantage. We apply very
stringent standards in dealings with persons to whom special criminal and liability regulations apply(e.g. public officials).
3.2. Fair competition
We act in accordance with national and international competition and cartel law and do notparticipate in price fixing, market sharing, or customer, market or bid rigging.
3.3. Prevention of money laundering
Money laundering refers to the process of smuggling money or assets gained or acquired throughillegal activities into the legitimate financial and economic system. We comply with our legal
obligations to prevent money laundering and do not engage in transactions that serve to conceal or
integrate criminal or illegally acquired assets.
3.4. Protection of information and intellectual property
We protect confidential information and respect intellectual property; the transfer of technology andknow-how must be carried out in such a way that intellectual property rights and customer
information, trade secrets and non-public information are protected. We comply with applicable
trade secret laws and treat confidential information of our business partners accordingly.
3.5. Data protection
We process, store and protect personal data in compliance with legal regulations. Thus, personal datais collected confidentially, for legitimate, previously specified purposes only and in a transparent
manner. We process personal data only if appropriate technical and organisational measures are inplace to protect it against loss, modification and unauthorised use or disclosure.
3.6. Export control
We are committed to complying with the relevant legal standards for export control – in particularlicensing requirements, export and support bans – in the context of the transfer and export of ourgoods.

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3.7. Avoidance of conflicts of interest
We avoid internal and external conflicts of interest that could illegitimately influence business
relationships. If this is not successful, we disclose these conflicts.

4. Health and Safety
We safeguard the health of our employees by taking appropriate health and safety measures(e.g. implementing an occupational health and safety management system) that adequately cover
the following topics:••••

Compliance with applicable laws and guidance on international standards health and safety 		standards;
Appropriate workplace design, safety regulations and provision of suitable personal
protective equipment;
Implementation of preventive controls, emergency measures, an accident reporting system 		and other suitable measures for continuous improvement;
Enabling access to drinking water in sufficient quantity as well as access to clean sanitation 		
facilities for employees.

We make sure that all our employees receive appropriate instruction.

5. Remuneration and Working Hours
Remuneration is based on the applicable laws and is supplemented by the respective, nationalminimum wage laws. Employees are provided with clear, detailed and regular information on thecomposition of their pay.
We comply with applicable laws and (international) labour standards regarding maximum
permissible working hours and ensure that•••5

working hours, including overtime, do not exceed the respective maximum limits permitted bylaw;
weekly working hours, including overtime, do not exceed 60 hours, even in exceptional cases,
unless such provisions exist;
workers have at least one full day off per calender week.

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6.

Respect for Human Rights

We respect and support the upholding of internationally recognised human rights and•••••

respect the personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of each individual;
protect and grant the right to freedom of opinion and expression;
do not tolerate unacceptable treatment of employees, such as physical and psychologicalhardship, sexual and personal harassment or discrimination;
do not tolerate any form of modern slavery and human trafficking;protect and grant the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

6.1. Prohibition of child labour
We do not tolerate child labour. We do not hire employees who are not at least 15 years of age, unlesslocal law sets a higher age limit.
6.2. Prohibition of forced labour
Forced labour, modern slave labour or comparable measures that deprive people of their freedom
are prohibited. All work must be undertaken voluntarily and there must be an option to terminate theemployment.
6.3. Freedom of association and collective bargaining
We respect the right of workers to freedom of association, freedom of assembly and collective
bargaining, as long as this is legally permissible and possible in the respective country. If this is notpermissible, we seek appropriate compromises for our employees.
6.4. Promotion of diversity and equal opportunities
We promote equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination. We treat all people equally,
regardless of gender, age, skin colour, ethnic origin, sexual identity and orientation, disability,religious affiliation, ideology or other personal characteristics.

7. Environment, Energy and Climate Protection
We act in accordance with applicable laws and follow international standards to minimise negative
impacts on the environment and continuously improve our activities for environmental and climateprotection.
All employees are made aware of environmental protection and are provided with necessary
training and education.

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We have taken appropriate environmental protection measures to adequately cover the following
topics:••Goal setting, definition and implementation of measures as well as their continuous improvment;
Environmental aspects such as reducing CO2 emissions, increasing energy efficiency, as well as
using renewable energies, safeguarding water quality and reducing water consumption, safeguarding air quality, promoting resource efficiency, reducing waste and disposing of it properly,and handling hazardous substances responsibly for people and the environment.

8. Handling of Conflict Minerals
We take due diligence measures to avoid the use of conflict minerals in our products in order toprevent human rights violations, corruption and funding of armed groups or similar.

9. Supply Chain
We expect our suppliers to comply with the principles of this Code of Conduct or to apply equivalent
codes of conduct. We also encourage them to enforce the contents of this Code of Conduct in theirsupply chains. We reserve the right to check the application of this Code of Conduct by our suppliers,
both systematically and ad hoc. This may take the form of questionnaires, assessments or audits.
If there are still doubts regarding compliance with this Code of Conduct, the supplier will berequested to take appropriate countermeasures and to report the matter to the respective contact
within our company. If necessary, the cooperation will be terminated.

10. Consumer Interests
Insofar as consumer interests are affected, we comply with consumer protection regulations as well
as appropriate sales, marketing and information practices. Greater attention is paid to particularly
vulnerable groups (e.g. young people or pregnant women).

11. Implementation and Enforcement
We make appropriate and reasonable efforts to continuously implement, document and apply thebasic principles and values described in this Code of Conduct. All employees are informed about thecontents of the Code of Conduct and receive training on relevant topics as required. Violations of theCode of Conduct are not tolerated and may lead to consequences under labour law.

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11.1. Communication
We communicate the requirements of this Code of Conduct and its implementation to employees,
customers, suppliers and other stakeholders in an open and dialogue-oriented manner.
11.2. Information on violations
We provide our employees and business partners with access to a protected mechanism forreporting potential violations of the principles of this Code of Conduct in confidence.

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