Corporate Governance
DEI
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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are important aspects of what we value and who we are. At Protempis, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where people are respected, valued and have opportunities to thrive.
Diverse Teams
Combining the new and different perspectives of each individual and applying it toward common goals drives innovation and makes us thrive.
Career Equity
Everyone at Protempis has access to career planning and advancement resources.
Inclusive Culture
Our leaders put great value in fostering a culture of inclusion throughout Protempis, where all employees feel safe, valued and empowered.
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Human Rights and Labor Policy
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Respect for human rights is a fundamental value of Protempis. Protempis promotes and protects human rights and cultivates ethical labor practices wherever the company does business.
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Protempis condemns all forms of exploitative working conditions, including all forms of forced labor and exploitative child labor.
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Protempis is committed to eradicating the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain.
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Protempis is committed to providing its workforce with opportunities for training and education within a respectful and collaborative workplace.
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Protempis will provide a safe and healthy working environment for all of its employees.
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Protempis is committed to equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, corrective action, termination, and compensation, will be made without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or veteran status, legally protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Protempis is committed to compensating its employees appropriately in each local market and will ensure that our wages and benefits meet all legal minimum wage requirements.
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Protempis ensures that it meets all national and local provisions and agreements regarding working hours.
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Protempis recognizes the rights of employees to organize in labor unions and works councils in accordance with local laws and established practice, as well as the rights of employees to refrain from such activities.
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Protempis’ Code of Business Conduct requires that business be conducted with honesty and reflects high ethical standards. The standards establish clear guidelines for how we do business, and all employees are expected to understand and comply with these standards.
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Protempis’ Partner Code of Conduct requires that Protempis’ suppliers and partners operate with the highest ethical standards and support and promote the fundamental human rights referenced in this document.
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Environmental Policy
Protempis recognizes that climate change is a significant global challenge and is committed to continually improving the environmental performance of our business operations.
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Our commitments are that we will:
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Implement processes to meet or exceed all applicable environmental laws and regulations globally.
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Pursue the expanded use of sustainable materials in our products and continue to expand recycling programs for our products.
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Through our supply chain management processes and Partner Code of Conduct, take steps to ensure that our suppliers adhere to the same environmental standards as Protempis.
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Operate our offices in a sustainable way. This includes developing new facilities with high environmental standards, capturing data through our environmental management system, and taking actions to reduce energy usage and decrease waste.
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Protempis' culture is based on strong values practiced every day in all that we do. We are committed to maintaining a culture of high ethical standards and business integrity.
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Anti-corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy
Protempis will not tolerate any conduct that achieves or attempts to achieve results for Protempis in violation of law or by acting dishonestly. Conversely, Protempis will fully support any Protempis person who declines an opportunity or advantage, where the opportunity or advantage would place Protempis’s business ethics and reputation at risk.