The Solvay Code of conduct expresses certain Values that serve as a reference framework for the Group’s decisions and actions:

• Ethical behaviour
• Respect for people
• Customer care
• Empowerment
• Teamwork.

All these Values need to be respected and applied constantly and consistently. 

The Code of conduct is part of the Group’s constant efforts to maintain and strengthen trust both among all its employees and between the Group and its partners, including its employees, their representatives, shareholders, customers and suppliers, government agencies and all other third parties. The Code also draws inspiration from international conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the conventions of the International Labour Office Organization (ILO).

To obtain the widest possible involvement of all employees in implementing this Code, the Group will continue to promote a  rich and balanced social dialogue between senior management and social partners. The Solvay group also seeks to have  this Code respected contractually within its joint ventures.  The Solvay takes various measures to ensure that this Code is
applied, including targeted training programmes, in order to minimize the danger of violation and with provision for clear sanctions where necessary.

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