CSR Policy

Danish Transport Packaging's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

It is important to Dansk Transport Emballage (DTE) that we demonstrate social responsibility and create value for both businesses and society by engaging in dialogue with our suppliers and customers to address social and ethical challenges in accordance with internationally recognized principles of social responsibility.

Organization

Engagement with the outside world:

DTE strives to create a framework that makes it easy for DTE and our partners to engage in dialogue.

• This is achieved, among other things, by ensuring that DTE’s partners are known and have a relationship with DTE. Customers, suppliers, employees, and government agencies are among the most important partners and stakeholders.
• DTE is clear about which partners and which expectations we will focus on in particular in our CSR efforts.
• DTE actively determines what, how, when, and to whom communication should be directed.

Risk Management:

• DTE strives to systematically identify any potential risks.
• DTE regularly ensures that progress is made and that we follow up on the goals we set for ourselves.
• DTE ensures that the conditions necessary to achieve our goals are in place.
• DTE will continuously address identified vulnerabilities.

Decision-making processes:

It is important for DTE to have decision-making processes and structures that support efforts to take economic, social, and environmental considerations into account. This is achieved, among other things, by:

• Develop strategies, policies, and goals that reflect our commitment to CSR.
• Create and foster a culture in which CSR is integrated and put into practice.
• Encourage employees to get involved in CSR initiatives.

Supplier Policy

The company's expectations of its suppliers:

DTE’s suppliers play a vital role in ensuring the consistently high quality of the company’s products. DTE cannot achieve its goals without the support of and cooperation with its suppliers. Therefore, the goal is to develop partnerships with suppliers who share DTE’s ethical values. The company has developed the following guidelines for its code of ethics with the aim of developing and strengthening cooperation with suppliers. These guidelines form the basis for the ongoing cooperation between DTE and the company’s suppliers.

Audits:

• DTE conducts scheduled audits of its suppliers to evaluate the quality of the goods received. During these audits, DTE also reviews the suppliers’ ethical guidelines. All suppliers must agree to and be prepared for audits by DTE. Our collaboration with suppliers involves an ongoing dialogue about continuous improvements to the way we work.

DTE’s Code of Ethics

Legislation:

• DTE complies with applicable laws in the countries where it operates.

Human Rights:

• DTE respects the UN’s human rights declarations and is committed to ensuring that these rights are upheld.
• DTE is committed to conducting its work with integrity and to high ethical standards.
• DTE is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their status or background.

Employee rights:

• DTE complies with Danish law and EU conventions.
• DTE does not employ forced labor, and the company does not tolerate any conduct that restricts its employees’ freedom of action.
• DTE does not employ anyone under the age of 15 and complies with EU regulations regarding young workers in the EU.
• DTE ensures equal treatment for all employees regardless of ethnic origin, skin color, gender, nationality, religion, or other characteristics.
• DTE does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
• DTE is constantly working to improve the work environment at its locations.
• DTE recognizes the right of its employees to organize.
• DTE recognizes freedom of opinion and expression.
• DTE respects the privacy of both its employees and its suppliers.
• DTE expects honesty and integrity from its staff and that all employees adhere to the principles set forth in this memorandum.

Economic, social, and cultural rights:

• DTE is committed to actively promoting economic, social, and cultural rights, including employee education and training.
• DTE is committed to ensuring freedom of association and working under fair conditions.
• DTE wants to ensure that employees have access to healthcare.
• DTE is committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work.

Environment:

• DTE is committed to complying with applicable environmental rules and regulations in accordance with Danish law.
• DTE continuously improves its environmental performance to ensure that it always complies with the guidelines set forth by the relevant authorities.
• DTE strives to promote environmental considerations throughout its supply chain, including the further development of environmentally friendly methods.
• DTE sorts all types of waste, including clear plastic film, colored plastic film, cardboard, metal, electronics, and more.

Circular economy:

• DTE buys used plastic packaging. Products that can be sold as used are resold, thereby ensuring that a product is used for as long as possible.
• DTE collects used plastic packaging and granulates it to ensure that it is reused in new products. Recycled plastic raw material is carbon-neutral and part of DTE’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Anti-corruption:

• DTE opposes corruption and adheres to the UN Convention on this matter.
• DTE employees must not accept any form of bribery or act under the influence of others.
• DTE does not accept bribes of any kind.
• Gifts, meals, or social activities related to meetings must not influence the company’s decisions or be perceived as having influenced those decisions. In general, DTE staff are not permitted to accept or offer gifts of any kind that could be perceived as a reward or favor intended to secure preferential treatment. Staff must act within reasonable limits, defined as acceptable and normal practice.
• DTE employees are required to avoid any situation that could result in a conflict between their own interests and those of DTE.