Ethical business practices

Acting with responsibility and integrity

The SMA Group is committed to conducting its business responsibly, with integrity, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as recognized international ethical standards. The principles governing this are set forth in the SMA Compliance Charter. They provide the framework for lawful, responsible, and respectful conduct within the SMA Group.

Value-based compliance culture

Our compliance management relies on a value-based approach and the promotion of the compliance culture. A high level of acceptance of the rules among employees and an understanding of the objectives and values on which the rules are based are of great importance for effective compliance management.

All employees of the SMA Group are obliged to act ethically in accordance with the guidelines and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the course of their work for the company. The Code of Conduct for Employees formulates our values and clear standards of conduct for all employees. Regular compliance training sessions are designed to raise employees' awareness of relevant compliance issues and provide them with the knowledge necessary for their respective roles. We do not tolerate corruption in our own business or among our business partners and are actively committed to the “Business Principles for Countering Bribery” of Transparency International.

Acting ethically, sustainably and with integrity at all times