CSR Policy

Danish Transport Packaging 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

Dialogue with the outside world:

DTE strives to create a framework that facilitates dialogue between DTE and our partners.

• This is done, among other things, by knowing DTE's collaborators/partners and ensuring that they have a relationship with DTE. Customers, suppliers, employees, and authorities are among the most important collaborators/stakeholders.
• DTE is aware of which partners and which expectations we will focus on in particular in our CSR work.
• DTE takes an active stance on what, how, when, and to whom communication should be directed.

Risk management:

• DTE strives to systematically identify any risks.
• DTE continuously ensures that progress is made and that the goals we set are followed up on.
• DTE ensures that the conditions for achieving our goals are in place.
• DTE will continuously prevent 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 by, among other things:

• Develop strategies, policies, and goals that reflect CSR efforts.
• Create and nurture a culture where CSR is integrated and practiced.
• Encourage employees to participate in CSR work.

Supplier policy

The company's expectations of its suppliers:

DTE's suppliers play an important role in ensuring the consistently high quality of the company's products. DTE cannot achieve its goals without the support and cooperation of its suppliers. Therefore, the goal is to develop cooperation with suppliers who share DTE's ethical values. The company has drawn up the following guidelines for its ethical rules with a view to developing and strengthening cooperation with suppliers. These guidelines form the basis for 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 audits, DTE also reviews the ethical rules of the suppliers in question. All suppliers must accept and be prepared to be audited by DTE. Our collaboration with suppliers involves ongoing dialogue about continuous improvements to the way we work.

DTE's code of ethics

Legislation:

• DTE complies with applicable legislation in the countries with which the company cooperates.

Human rights:

• DTE respects the UN's human rights declarations and assumes responsibility for ensuring that these rights are observed.
• DTE undertakes to perform its work with integrity and to a high ethical standard.
• DTE wants to treat all people equally, regardless of their status or background.

Employee rights:

• DTE complies with Danish legislation and EU conventions.
• DTE does not employ forced labor and does not permit behavior that restricts the freedom of its employees.
• DTE does not employ persons under the age of 15 and complies with EU regulations on young workers in the EU.
• DTE ensures equal conditions 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 works continuously to improve the working environment at its locations.
• DTE recognizes the right of employees to organize.
• DTE recognizes freedom of opinion and expression.
• DTE respects the privacy of both employees and suppliers.
• DTE expects honesty and integrity from its staff and that all employees comply with the principles set out in this memorandum.

Economic, social, and cultural rights:

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

Environment:

• DTE undertakes to comply with applicable environmental rules and regulations in accordance with Danish law.
• DTE continuously improves its environment so that it always complies with the guidelines set out by the relevant authorities at any given time.
• DTE strives to promote environmental considerations throughout its supply chain, including the further development of environmentally friendly methods.
• DTE sorts all waste, including clear plastic film, colored plastic film, cardboard, metal, electronics, etc.

Circular economy:

• DTE purchases used plastic packaging. Products that can be sold second-hand are resold to ensure that a product is used for as long as possible.
• DTE purchases used plastic packaging and granulates it to ensure that it is reused in new products. Recycled plastic raw materials are CO2 neutral and part of DTE's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.

Anti-corruption:

• DTE opposes corruption and endorses the UN Convention against Corruption.
• DTE staff must not accept any form of bribery or act under the influence of others.
• DTE does not accept any form of bribery.
• 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 receive or offer gifts of any kind that could be perceived as a reward or favor with a view to gaining preferential treatment. Staff must act within reasonable limits, which are defined as acceptable and normal practice.
• DTE staff are obliged to avoid any situation that could lead to a conflict between their own interests and those of DTE.