Кодекс поведения

Code of Conduct

1 Preamble

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH from Spangenberg is considered one of the leading manufacturers of horizontal, vertical and special band saw machines. According to the motto EXPERTISE IN SAWING, successful companies worldwide rely on JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH. As a medium-sized employer with over 30 employees in the mechanical engineering industry, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is aware of its social and ethical responsibility. With this code we want to draw attention to applicable laws, standards and legal risks. We expect all of our employees, our suppliers, customers and partners to respect these values and implement them in their daily work.
JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH sees itself as part of an internationally interconnected economy and, as a company, is part of the countries and their companies in which JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH operates at its locations. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH follows the basic understanding of the “honorable businessman” and is committed to its responsibility as a company.

• JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH observes the direct and indirect effects of its business activities on the environment and society and strives to bring economic, ecological and social concerns into an appropriate balance of interests.
• JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH acts in accordance with generally recognized values and principles, behaves in accordance with the law and in particular observes internationally recognized human rights and labor standards, as set out below.
• JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH stands for the goals and content of the Code of Conduct and will make all appropriate and reasonable efforts within the scope of its respective legal and actual possibilities to continuously fulfill the voluntary commitment. If existing national regulations contradict the contents of the Code of Conduct or the domestic context makes it impossible to fully comply with them, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH will look for ways to still comply with the requirements of the Code of Conduct if possible.

2 Scope

We are committed to promoting compliance with the content of this Code of Conduct among our suppliers and in the wider value chain within the scope of the respective possibilities and scope for action.

3 Communication

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH communicates openly and in a dialogue-oriented manner about the requirements of this Code of Conduct and its implementation towards employees, customers, suppliers and other interest groups. All documents and records are duly created, not unfairly altered or destroyed, and stored properly. Trade secrets and business information of business partners are treated sensitively and confidentially.

4 Ethical / moral commitment and integrity

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH exclusively pursues legal business goals and practices and only maintains business relationships with reputable partners. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH behaves fairly and appreciatively towards business partners and customers. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects different legal, economic, social and cultural backgrounds and the special circumstances of the countries and regions in which JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH operates. In doing so, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which business activities take place. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH always bases its business activities on generally applicable ethical values and principles, including integrity and respect for human dignity. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH builds on free and fair world trade.

5 Corruption, trade control, money laundering

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH rejects any form of bribery and corruption. To this end, we avoid any appearance of this – be it in the form of granting or accepting unfair advantages. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH acts in accordance with the applicable import and export control regulations and adheres to the legal requirements for the prevention of money laundering.

6 Fair competition

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH advocates free and fair competition. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH does not tolerate any anti-competitive agreements and ensures that the company acts in accordance with applicable antitrust laws. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH rejects competitive advantages through unfair business practices.

7 Handling of personal data, protection of confidential information and intellectual property

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects the personal rights of its employees, business partners and customers and follows the applicable legal and regulatory requirements for the processing of personal data and information security when handling personal information. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH protects entrusted business secrets and other confidential information of its business partners and customers from unauthorized acquisition, use and disclosure, at least in accordance with the relevant legal provisions for the protection of trade secrets. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects the intellectual property of its business partners, customers and other third parties and ensures that sufficient precautions are taken to protect intellectual property rights when exchanging know-how and technologies.

8 Protecting of consumer interests

To the extent that products and services from JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH affect the interests of consumers, appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety and quality of the products or services.
JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures that the products or services comply with the relevant legal consumer protection regulations. As part of information and sales measures, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH takes consumer interests into account by applying the legal requirements for fair business, marketing and advertising practices and consumer education.

9 Ecological responsibility and commitment

The protection and preservation of the natural foundations of life affects and obliges us all. With this in mind, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH carries out its business activities in an ecologically responsible manner and is committed to the goal of a climate-neutral future.
JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH protects the environment and prevents environmental pollution as much as possible. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH takes its environmental protection obligations into account and fulfills its binding environmental protection obligations. JAESPA continuously improves environmental protection management.

10 Protection of the environment and climate

Sustainable environmental and climate protection as well as resource efficiency are important corporate goals for JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH. When developing new products and services as well as when selling our products and services, we ensure that all resulting impacts on the environment and the climate are kept as low as possible and also that our products make a positive contribution to environmental and climate protection for our customers. Jeder Mitarbeiter der JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is responsible for treating natural resources carefully and contributing to the protection of the environment and climate through its individual behavior.

11 Human rights and labor standards

Human dignity is inviolable. That is why JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects the internationally recognized human rights that are set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is based on the internationally recognized working standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as listed below in the Code of Conduct. In all business activities, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH strives to neither cause nor contribute to human rights violations. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH expects the same from its business partners. As far as necessary and possible, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH supports its suppliers in this regard. 

12 Employment conditions

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH treats its employees with appreciation. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH rejects any form of unlawful punishment, abuse, harassment, intimidation or other undignified treatment towards employees. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH applies the applicable labor law to all employment relationships and expects the same from its contractual partners.
At the start of the employment relationship, employees are provided with understandable information about the essential working conditions, including: to provide their rights and obligations, working hours, remuneration and payment and billing modalities. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects and protects the right of employees to terminate their employment relationship while observing the applicable notice period.

13 Rejecting child labor and protecting young workers

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH does not tolerate child labor and observes the applicable legal minimum age for starting work.
In any case, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH does not employ anyone under the age at which compulsory education ends according to the law of the place of employment or under 15 years of age. Internships are organized in accordance with legal regulations. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH expects its contractual partners to have appropriate means of determining age in order to prevent child labor. If child labor is detected, all necessary measures must be taken immediately that focus on the well-being, protection and development of the child. For people under 18 years of age, the rights of young employees must be taken into account; They may only be employed if it is ensured that the working and employment conditions do not pose a threat to their health, safety or morals or are detrimental to their development. 

14 Reject forced labor

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH rejects forced or compulsory labor in any form. This also applies to any form of debt bondage, serfdom, slavery or slave-like practices, human trafficking and extends to all forms of involuntary labor and services that are incompatible with internationally recognized labor and social standards.

15 Principles of compensation

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH applies the statutory or - where applicable - collective agreement provisions when remunerating work services. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures that the pay of employees in the company does not fall below the applicable statutory or, if applicable, the collectively agreed or industry-standard minimum wage. In countries or regions without a legal or collective wage framework, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures that the wages paid are sufficient for regular full-time working hours to meet the basic needs of the employees. Wage deductions that are not permitted by law, including wage deductions as a disciplinary measure, are not tolerated by JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH.

16 Working hours

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH applies the statutory or applicable collective bargaining regulations regarding working hours, including overtime, rest breaks and vacation. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures that:

• the regular weekly working hours plus the maximum possible overtime is not exceeded,
• working time regulations are adhered to.

17 Freedom of coalition

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH respects the right of employees to freedom of association and freedom of assembly as well as the right to collective and collective bargaining.

18 Diversity and inclution, prohibition of discrimination

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH values the diversity of its employees and promotes a working environment that enables inclusion. That is why JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is committed to equal opportunities and rejects any form of discrimination and unequal treatment based on national and ethnic origin, social origin, health status, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender, political opinion, religion or ideology. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH lives by the principle of equal pay for male and female workers for work of equal value.

19 Health and safety at work

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH observes national and international occupational health and safety standards. JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures a safe and health-promoting working environment (avoiding accidents, injuries and work-related illnesses) to ensure the safety and health of its employees

20 Appearing in public

The JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH employee must ensure that his behavior does not damage the reputation of JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH.

21 Emergency preparedness

The term refers to the steps you take to ensure your safety before, during and after an emergency or a natural disaster.

These plans are important for your safety in both natural disasters and human-caused disasters. Examples of natural disasters include floods, snowstorms, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
The JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH, occupational health and safety guideline:

• Occupational Health and Safety

    At JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH, we define occupational health and safety as the measures, resources, and methods employed to protect our employees from work-related safety and health hazards. Our primary objective is the prevention of workplace accidents and the protection of the health of our employees and third parties.For this reason, we ensure that all legally required occupational health and safety measures and regulations are implemented, taking into account the specific circumstances. Every manager is responsible for being familiar with safety regulations and for instructing their employees accordingly—or for ensuring that such instruction is provided by third parties. We, along with all supervisors and employees, share equal responsibility for ensuring strict compliance. All employees are required to adhere to applicable national and European legal provisions—specifically the accident prevention regulations issued by the professional liability insurance associations—as a minimum standard, as well as to the relevant work instructions. How these regulations are to be applied in day-to-day operations is taught during an annual safety training session, attendance at which is mandatory for all employees. Furthermore, all statutory regulations also apply to external business partners performing work on our company premises.

22 Working conditions and work environment

In addition to direct protective measures aimed at preventing safety and health hazards, we also ensure a safe and health-promoting work environment. This encompasses, in particular, the following areas of action.

• Use of operating equipment

As a preventive measure against workplace accidents, all company facilities and equipment may be used solely for official purposes and for their intended functions, unless private use is expressly permitted. The equipment utilized at the workplace complies with all relevant regulations. To ensure this, we consistently keep all necessary permits and licenses up to date and conduct regular inspections and safety checks.

• Workplace Ergonomics

As a further precautionary measure against workplace accidents—and particularly against occupational diseases—we configure all workstations in accordance with statutory and generally recognized safety engineering and occupational health standards, thereby ensuring that work can be performed free from accidents and with minimal physical strain.

• Health Promotion

We further support this by providing ergonomic aids and protective equipment, as well as through preventive programs and health promotion measures designed to maintain and enhance our employees' health, performance, and job satisfaction.

Naturally, we also provide clean and sufficient sanitary facilities, as well as changing rooms, lounges, and break areas, which are freely accessible to our employees at all times.

23 Accident and disruption management

The accident and incident management system at JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is based primarily on the principle of prevention. In addition to the aforementioned regulations regarding the immediate occupational health and safety of our employees, this encompasses, above all, protection against fire, accidents, and toxic substances.

• Emergency Preparedness

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures protection, in part, through preventive measures. These include clear work instructions and regulations regarding accident prevention, compliance with which is monitored by management. These measures are supported by various technical installations—including, among others, safety devices on machinery and equipment, as well as lighting, ventilation, and heating systems.

Furthermore, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH ensures this protection through regular emergency response training conducted as part of our annual occupational safety instruction, attendance at which is mandatory for all employees. This training covers, among other things, the correct use of personal protective equipment, the handling of hazardous substances and chemicals, skin and health protection, the operation of technical equipment, conduct in the event of fire or other emergencies, and first aid measures.

• Accident Report

Should a workplace accident or other disruptions occur despite all precautions, they must be reported immediately.

This applies in particular to workplace accidents resulting in the incapacity for work of an employee or a third party. Such incidents must be reported to the competent professional association as soon as possible and documented in the first-aid logbook. The accident report must include a description of the accident's sequence of events, its consequences, its cause, and the measures planned to prevent similar accidents in the future. The implementation of such measures should be devised and carried out as quickly as possible.

• Fire Protection

Fire safety, too, is based on preventive measures and adheres to statutory regulations. Accordingly, proper conduct in the event of a fire is also addressed during the annual safety briefing. Furthermore, trained fire safety assistants have been designated to assist our employees with any questions they may have.

Furthermore, all our facilities and equipment are designed to minimize the risk of fire as much as possible—a standard we ensure through regular maintenance and inspections (e.g., by TÜV or other testing institutes).

24 Energy efficiency and energy saving

The increase in final energy efficiency is a subset of the options for saving energy. Use of energy-related products or services possible. Ultimately, this is about the preservation or enabling of more energy-efficient generation of utility, and thus limiting the growth of dependence on energy-consuming products and services.
Examples of energy-saving actions are:

• Reducing the previously high temperature in the work and administrative areas of JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH to a level generally perceived as comfortable is indeed an energy efficiency measure.
• The discontinuation of the production of old, energy-intensive, and inefficiently utilized machines and systems, as well as collaboration with external suppliers to carry out the corresponding activities, is indeed a measure of energy efficiency.

25 Waste prevention

The goal of the company JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH’s waste management policy is to avoid waste in order to protect natural resources and to ensure the protection of people and the environment.
Starting points that lead to waste reduction in the company JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH are:

• Low specific material usage
• Increase in the share of secondary raw materials
• Low packaging
• Continued use
• Long usage phases and repairability
• Low occurrence of product-specific waste
• Low-polluting processes and products

26 Renewable energies

Energy consumption for electricity, steam, heat, and cooling often accounts for the majority of CO₂ emissions within companies. Switching to electricity generated from renewable sources is therefore a key measure for reducing emissions and, consequently, the carbon footprint.
By utilizing Guarantees of Origin, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH procures the majority of its required electricity from renewable energy sources.
JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH’s policy regarding the procurement of renewable electricity contributes to a reduction in our carbon footprint and to the achievement of our emission reduction targets.

27 Water quality, - consumption and - economy

JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH pursues the following principles regarding water: operating without harmful impacts on our water!

• Protect local drinking water from excessive use and pollution
• The production process is optimized so that water is used efficiently and excessive water consumption is prevented The limited water consumption in the production process of JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH is mainly reduced to municipal and domestic needs.
• By saving water, we support JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH in its efforts to produce in an environmentally friendly manner

28 Noise emissions

Noise emissions are of crucial importance for environmental protection, quality of life, and the health of the employees of JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH. By identifying the causes of noise emissions and implementing targeted noise reduction measures, JAESPA Maschinenfabrik Karl Jäger GmbH contributes to reducing noise pollution in the environment and in urban areas. It is important that all parties involved – from management to the individual employee – work together to reduce noise emissions and thereby maintain a healthy working environment.

Hristo Kirilov

CEO   CFO

Thomas Werk

Authorized signatory

Spangenberg, February 2025