CSR

Code of Conduct
Kendrion has implemented a Code of Conduct in its organisation that applies to all Kendrion staff. The principles and best practices established in this Code reflect the main values that need to guide Kendrion’s staff in the performance of their duties, and the actions they need to take in a variety of circumstances and situations. The core themes include the market position, authorities, corporate social responsibility, accountability in general, and the obligation for due care for safety and health, the environment, and social interests. Kendrion stimulates compliance with the Code of Conduct by continually bringing the Code to the attention of (new) managers and staff.

To read the Code of Conduct of Kendrion N.V., click here.

Whistleblower Procedure
The Whistleblower’s charter offers the employees of Kendrion companies an opportunity to report irregularities or suspicions of irregularities to the management without jeopardising their (legal) position. No irregularities were reported during 2008.

To read the Kendrion N.V. whistleblower procedure, click here.

Environment and quality
Kendrion endeavours to reduce waste and make efficient use of energy, and encourages the company’s employees to make continual organisational and technical improvements to environmental procedures. During the design phase and technical planning Kendrion takes due account of the consequences for the environment and living environment. This relates not only to the reduction of harmful emissions and the achievement of a lower environmental impact, but also to the retention of the company’s good reputation. As a company Kendrion bears a social responsibility that necessitates attention to environmental issues when assessing processes. Involvement, both now and in the future, is of great importance to the individual Kendrion companies and the enterprise as a whole. The quality, environmental management and safety systems are usually combined in one system that forms the basis for the implementation of many projects. Virtually all Kendrion’s operating companies comply with the most stringent quality and safety requirements. Kendrion’s environmental management systems comply with the ISO 14001 standard.

Other social involvement
Social responsibility is integrated in all Kendrion’s operations. Kendrion wants to be a company of which all stakeholders can be proud, in particular of the company’s social and ethical principles and the manner in which these principles are implemented in everyday practice. The primary objectives of social responsibility are always realistic and feasible.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Entrepreneurship at Kendrion revolves round more than just money. CSR is high on the agenda. CSR is not a hype: it will continually exert an influence on Kendrion’s (local) entrepreneurship. For Kendrion, CSR is conducting business with consideration for climate effects and energy sources, with a feeling for people and the environment, and on the basis of a responsibility for the chain in which the company operates. This new form of entrepreneurship pivots on the creation of multiple value – and consequently not just Profit, but also People and Planet. Transparency and chain responsibility are important issues for Kendrion: what is the origin of your materials, and what is their destination? CSR also creates opportunities for Kendrion for new, innovative products for new markets and for this reason the theme plays a continuously increasing role within Kendrion, both because the staff assign increasing importance to CSR, and also because customers wish to conduct business with companies that attach great importance to corporate social responsibility.
Kendrion is and wishes to remain a conscientious and reputable company. Kendrion intends to be a versatile and flexible company for its employees, a company where pleasure in entrepreneurship is combined with result targets.

Kendrion’s social policy is designed to enable the company to achieve its targets and offer its staff at all levels opportunities to develop and further themselves. Kendrion’s HR policy endeavours to ensure that the composition of the company’s personnel, inclusive of the lower and middle management, reflects the geographical spread of Kendrion’s operations.

UN Global Compact
Kendrion joined the UN Global Compact in September 2009. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest network initiative that unites companies, UN organisations and civil society in support of ten principles regarding human rights, labour conditions, the environment and honest business practices. Kendrion supports these principles and will from time to time report on the steps it has taken in this area.