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Topics covered in KONE’s Code of Conduct
Compliance with laws
and rules of society
• KONE is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations
• KONE respects prevailing cultural norms and practices, but where there
are conflicts KONE’s employees are required to follow the KONE Code of
Conduct
Work environment
and human rights
• KONE prohibits all forms of discrimination
• KONE prohibits offensive behavior, including sexual harassment
• KONE does not use child or forced labor and does not do business with
suppliers or subcontractors who use these practices
• KONE is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment
for all employees
Risks and conflicts
• KONE prohibits direct and indirect bribes and unethical payments as well
as excessive gifts and hospitality
• KONE has a zero tolerance for corruption of any kind. The Code of
Conduct prohibits improper payments or benefits
Competition law
• KONE is strongly committed to the promotion of fair and healthy
competition, and prohibits any violations
Environment and
sustainability
• KONE is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its
solutions, products, services, and operations
• KONE employees must avoid all conflicts of interest
Handling of
information
• KONE safeguards the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its
proprietary information
• KONE is committed to protecting personal data
Reporting concerns or
violations of the Code
of Conduct
• There are various channels available for employees to seek advice and
report any real or potential violations of KONE’s Code of Conduct to local
management, the KONE Legal Function or KONE’s Compliance Function.
KONE shall not retaliate against employees raising concerns in good faith.
• Suppliers and distributors can also report concerns to the KONE
Compliance Function at
compliance@kone.comThe Code of Conduct is
available in
32 languages
The Code of Conduct and
Competition Compliance
e-learnings are available in
29 languages
The number of Supplier Code of
Conduct language versions is
23