{"id":357058,"date":"2023-09-21T16:16:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvc.de\/quality-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:03:50","slug":"corporate-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hvc.de\/en\/corporate-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Undertaking policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our corporate policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Clientele<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We focus on the needs and requirements of our customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We build reliable, long-term customer relationships by processing orders and answering questions in a friendly, fast and timely manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We continuously review our customers' requirements and implement the resulting measures promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We process complaints and claims quickly, competently and in a customer-oriented manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We promote sustainable consumption among our customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We always strive to continuously improve the satisfaction of our customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Economic efficiency<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li>We are a reliable partner for customers, suppliers and service providers.<\/li>\n<li>High-quality products and reliable services give us a competitive edge and promote the development of our company.<\/li>\n<li>We are committed to acting economically.<\/li>\n<li>We regularly review our corporate processes for their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>The security and protection of all data in our company is very important to us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Products &amp; Services<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We plan, control and monitor our quality and safety-related activities to ensure the highest quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meeting the requirements of our customers, employees and other stakeholders is our top priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We avoid errors completely and rectify them immediately if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We see mistakes as an opportunity to improve and further develop our company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Internal cooperation is characterized by open communication and a clear focus on objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Responsibilities and competencies are clearly defined to ensure a smooth flow of information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We fulfill all binding obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Partnerships<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li>Long-term &amp; trusting partnerships are very important to us. We want to know both the strengths and weaknesses of our suppliers and service providers. <\/li>\n<li>We select the external companies that work for us carefully and in a structured manner.<\/li>\n<li>It is important to us that our suppliers and service providers act in the same way as we do. We expect our partners to follow the same standards that we set ourselves. <\/li>\n<li>We continue to develop our partners so that together we can fully meet our customers' requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Employees<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All employees are equally important to us, regardless of gender, position, nationality or religion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We offer fair payment for your performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Legal requirements for the protection of our employees are fundamental to us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The prevention of accidents at work and health protection are our top priorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where possible, we replace hazardous substances with safe alternatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We want our employees to feel connected to the company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diversity is important to us; discrimination and harassment are intolerable for us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Honesty and trust are important; we fight corruption and bribery resolutely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We provide all the necessary equipment and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A safe working environment is crucial for the health and safety of our employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The qualifications and further training of our employees are a prerequisite for our success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We continuously strive to improve our management system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Environment<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li>We are doing our bit to mitigate climate change and protect the ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding environmental damage is our top priority.<\/li>\n<li>By offering more environmentally friendly alternatives, we promote sustainable purchasing behavior among our customers.<\/li>\n<li>In the procurement process, we prefer to purchase environmentally friendly products.<\/li>\n<li>The environmental and labor practices of our suppliers are an important selection criterion.<\/li>\n<li>We pursue innovations and make product and process improvements in order to work in a resource-saving manner in all areas.<\/li>\n<li>We use environmentally friendly resources in the manufacture of our products.<\/li>\n<li>Customers can return our outer packaging, which we recycle professionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Core labor standards<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove noSpacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"noSpacing\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We do not use child labor. Employees are older than 15 years.   <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove noSpacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"noSpacing\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employees under the age of 18 do not carry out dangerous or heavy work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The worst forms of child labor as well as forced and compulsory labor such as<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"customListStyle\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical and sexual violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Debt bondage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Withholding of wages\/including payment of labor fees and\/or payment of a security deposit to obtain employment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Restriction of the employee's mobility\/mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Withholding of passport and\/or identity documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Threats of denunciation to the authorities <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">is prohibited. <br \/><\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove noSpacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"noSpacing\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All employment relationships are voluntary and based on mutual consent, without threat of punishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove noSpacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"noSpacing\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employment and professional practices are not discriminatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noSpacingAbove noSpacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"noSpacing\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All employees have freedom of association and the effective right to collective bargaining.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employees can form or join organizations of their own choosing and establish their own bylaws and rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Negotiations with duly constituted and duly elected representatives are conducted in good faith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Collective agreements are implemented where they exist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employees are not discriminated against or penalized for exercising the above rights. 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