Code of Conduct
The Brand Group, with product brands BRAND, VACUUBRAND, and VITLAB, serves life science, pharmaceutical, chemical, process analytics, and renewable energy laboratories globally. With a global team of approx. 1,000 employees worldwide, we develop, produce, and distribute high-quality laboratory equipment, consumables, and vacuum pumps and systems.
Our headquarters are in Wertheim, Germany, with additional regional offices in Frankfurt am Main, Großostheim, Essex (Connecticut), Shanghai, Huzhou, Mumbai, London, and Schiltigheim (Strasbourg). As a medium-sized family-owned company, we are committed to respecting fundamental human rights, promoting ethical business practices and supporting sustainable development. Our commitment to these principles is not just a question of legal compliance, but is an essential part of our values and beliefs. For this reason, we are also a member of the UN Global Compact.
With this Code of Conduct, we emphasize our commitment to:
+ respect for human rights;
+ the protection of the environment and the responsible use of natural resources
+ honesty, integrity and transparency in our business transactions;
+ the promotion of fair competition;
+ compliance with export control objectives;
+ the encouragement of cooperation.
This Code of Conduct is binding for all Brand Group companies at all locations and for all business divisions. We are not only committed to complying with and promoting these principles ourselves, but also expect our business partners to do the same (see Supplier Code of Conduct). We are convinced of the positive effects of adhering to and promoting these principles, which extend far beyond the boundaries of our company. Together, we can contribute to a fairer, more sustainable world for current and future generations.
