The basic principles described here constitute a minimum standard for us and do not affect country-specific additions that are based on the relevant cultural circumstances.

Human rights
We undertake to observe the internationally proclaimed human rights in our sphere of influence.

Forced labor
We will not engage in or associate ourselves with use of any form of forced labor.

Child labor
We will not engage in or associate ourselves with use of child labor in our operations.

Discrimination and respect of others
We mean to provide a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender, race, skin color, religious beliefs, age, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation. Employees in our workplace deserve each other’s respect.

Compensation and working hours
We recognise workers’ needs for adequate remuneration and observe the legally guaranteed minimum wages in the respective labor market. We observe the rules that apply to working hours in each of our operations.

Relationship with employees and employee representatives
We believe in an Open Door Policy and enable our employees to express their interests directly to management on a continual basis.

Reconcilability of job and family
We are a family-owned enterprise. With our family-friendly arrangements and provisions we strive to enhance the satisfaction and motivation of our employees and hence increase the performance of the Group.

Health and safety
We mean to provide a safe and healthy working environment that meets or exceeds applicable standards for occupational health and safety. We will take steps to prevent injuries and occupational illnesses caused by workplace conditions.

Workforce development
We see the development of our employees as an essential investment in the future of our company. We also value the development of social and technical expertise.

Environmental responsibility
We maintain an environmental management system at all production sites world-wide, which we continuously improve. Local environmental protection laws and the specifications of our environmental protection system must be observed as a minimum. We collaborate with our business partners and suppliers in exercising our environmental responsibility.

Conflict of interests, gifts and attempted bribery
We give an undertaking that we will not accept gifts or payments or hold (company) investments which could lead to a conflict of interests. In particular, neither bribes nor any other illegal payments may be offered, made or accepted.

Suppliers
We encourage, where practicable, our suppliers to introduce and implement similar principles of social responsibility within their companies.

Responsibility
We believe each of our employees has an individual responsibility to follow this Code of Conduct and encourage coworkers to abide by it as well. Management is responsible for enforcing principles that become part of our rules or policies.

PUBLICATIONS

Modern Slavery Statement 2023
Document | 2022

Gender Pay Gap Report 2024
Document | 2024

Barden Data Privacy Policy 2019
Document | 2019

Barden Cookie Policy 2019
Document | 2019