Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct contains the central guidelines and requirements according to which we work. It is based on our corporate values and forms an essential part of our corporate culture.
Through this, we create trust within Componeers, as well as among our customers, business partners, shareholders, and other stakeholders. We maintain fair and cooperative relationships with them, shaped by integrity and high ethical standards. Therefore, values-based and compliance-based conduct forms the foundation of our business activities.
For better readability, the following content is largely gender-neutral. For example, “employees” refers to all employees, regardless of gender.
Classification and Responsibility
“NMfamily”: Componeers as a Member of the NürnbergMesse Group
Peter Ottmann, CEO: “Cooperation and team spirit are key to our company’s success. Through partnership-based action and innovative ideas, we have made NürnbergMesse one of the largest exhibition companies in the world. Responsible and trustworthy interaction with one another is essential for an employee-friendly, healthy, and safe working environment. This respectful interaction also supports the motivation and development of every individual employee.”
At NürnbergMesse, all employees share three fundamental corporate values:
PEOPLE
At NürnbergMesse, people are at the center of everything we do. We value partnership and cooperation. We connect people and companies from all over the world by creating platforms for exchange and dialogue.
As a global player, we are shaped by diversity, both within our company and beyond. Openness and fairness form the foundation of our cooperation with all stakeholders. By building relationships based on trust, we support the success of our partners and promote the development of our employees.
PASSION
We love what we do. We share a passion for connecting people, creating experiences, and shaping knowledge. With this promise in mind, commitment and enthusiasm drive us forward.
We face challenges with creativity, optimism, and determination. We take responsibility for our actions, protect our environment, and strengthen the regions in which we operate.
PROGRESS
We have a clear mission: to support the success of our customers. We make strategic decisions based on a long-term perspective.
Therefore, we anticipate future developments and create added value through innovative products and solutions. Curiosity and teamwork guide our approach to continuous learning. We take new paths and dare to do the unusual in order to develop sustainable solutions for ourselves, our partners, and society.
Our corporate values form the foundation of our corporate culture. They guide our strategy, our actions, and the decisions we make.
These values were developed together by our NMfamily and are reflected every day in our behavior. As our inner compass, they determine how we interact with all stakeholders, from employees to exhibitors, from shareholders to visitors.
Our values reflect the unique mix of qualities found in every member of our corporate family. We are convinced that an environment shaped by these values provides the best foundation for continuous development and innovative solutions.
For us, our values are the heartbeat of our company.
Personal Responsibility
This Code of Conduct applies to all employees, regardless of their role or hierarchical level.
Managers are required to know the basic laws, regulations, internal policies, and rules relevant to their area of responsibility. They must structure business practices accordingly.
Comprehensive knowledge is especially required from management, commercial leadership, and human resources leadership. Due to their positions, they carry special responsibility for ensuring compliance with this Code of Conduct.
Guidelines for Workplace Conduct
Compliance with Applicable Law
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations is a matter of course for us. Any violation of applicable laws or regulations can have serious consequences. These may include criminal penalties, claims for damages, and reputational harm.
Therefore, we inform ourselves about laws, case law, and relevant changes to the extent required. Where necessary, we consult specialized legal experts.
When conducting business activities abroad, it must be noted that local law may be stricter than the rules described in this Code of Conduct. In such cases, the stricter regulations generally apply.
Open Communication
We place great importance on ensuring that all employees can approach their managers, and where necessary the management team, without concern and in confidence.
Employees should be encouraged to speak openly. They should also receive fair and unbiased feedback when constructive criticism or difficult conversations are needed.
However, if employees have concerns or fears about discussing a matter in their direct professional environment, or if such discussion has no effect, they may contact one of the persons listed in Section 3.3 at any time.
Respectful and Trust-Based Interaction
We treat one another with respect and trust. We are committed to equal opportunity and promote a working environment shaped by respect and tolerance.
In this environment, all employees treat one another with appreciation, courtesy, and cooperation. Harassment, bullying, and intimidation are prohibited.
Personnel-related decisions, such as hiring and promotions, as well as necessary disciplinary measures, must be made free from discrimination and prejudice.
Integrity and Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest
Integrity means, first and foremost, that we do not accept any illegal or ethically questionable business practices or behavior.
We comply with laws and regulations in our own business relationships with others. In return, we also expect our business partners to comply with laws and regulations.
Integrity also means that we observe our behavioral guidelines and remain aware of our role model function, whether as colleagues or managers.
Integrity includes, in particular:
Decisions are subject to the four-eyes principle. Signature authorizations must be observed under all circumstances.
Business transactions and company records must be accurate and proper. Therefore, we record and document all business transactions in accordance with Componeers GmbH’s financial reporting rules and legal requirements.
Documents relevant to financial accounting must not knowingly contain false or misleading entries. In this context, manipulation of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Business relationships with government agencies, including authorities and regulators, are often subject to particularly strict requirements. We always ensure transparency and act in accordance with applicable law.
This also applies to everyday contact with authorities, such as for licenses, permits, or contract conclusions, as well as to official inquiries, requests for information, official investigations, and court proceedings.
If necessary, official inquiries must be forwarded immediately to the responsible management team.
We comply with the legal prohibition on using insider information when trading securities or other tradable financial instruments. We also do not share such information with others.
Insider information is specific information about circumstances not publicly known. This may include profit increases or declines, major orders, merger and acquisition plans, significant new products, or strategically important personnel changes.
If such information became known, it could significantly affect the price of securities or similar financial instruments. Employees should contact management directly if they have questions about such circumstances.
In some business decision-making situations, personal interests may conflict with company interests. Such conflicts of interest may prevent decisions from being made objectively in the company’s best interest.
The risk of conflicts of interest is particularly high when orders are awarded to closely related persons or to companies in which closely related persons hold significant positions or interests.
The same applies when employees privately commission service providers of Componeers GmbH.
Employees affected by a possible or actual conflict of interest must inform their manager or management as quickly as possible. This allows the matter to be clarified promptly.
It is neither possible nor efficient to describe every conceivable situation that may arise in connection with integrity. When applying this Code of Conduct, each of us must always use common sense and personal judgment.
