Principles
Our principles form the foundation of our corporate ethics. They provide guidance, build trust, and ensure that we act responsibly and with a focus on the future as a company.
Compliance at Erbe
Integrity. Responsibility. Reliability.
As a global medical technology company, we have a special obligation to patients, our customers in the healthcare sector, our employees, and our business partners worldwide. Our compliance culture is firmly anchored in our corporate ethics and our Code of Conduct.
What this means for us in concrete terms:
Our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
We compete fairly without corruption, price fixing, or unfair advantages.
Our employees are comprehensively trained in handling sensitive data, legal requirements, and ethical issues.
We are committed to fair working conditions and the protection of human rights worldwide especially along our supply chains.
Our Compliance System
Binding rules. Clear responsibilities.
Our employees operate in a highly regulated environment. That is why we rely on a structured compliance system that provides guidance, prevents risks, and embodies our values on a daily basis.
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Clear position. Clear rules.
Our employees are bound by a strict anti-corruption program that strictly prohibits gifts, improper advantages, and conflicts of interest. We also ask our business partners to refrain from giving gifts of any kind.
ANTITRUST LAW
Fair competition as a principle
We stand for free and fair competition without price fixing, market sharing, or other illegal agreements. These principles also apply to our suppliers and business partners worldwide.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Our Code of Conduct is more than just a set of rules - it is a binding guideline for respectful, lawful, and fair conduct in our daily interactions with one another. It applies to all employees worldwide and clearly outlines what we expect from each other in our dealings with colleagues, patients, customers, and business partners.
About the Erbe Code of Conduct
MONEY LAUNDERING, EXPORT CONTROLS & EMBARGOES
We consistently adhere to all legal requirements regarding money laundering prevention, export control, and embargoes. At Erbe, international payments and goods flows are always carried out in accordance with applicable law.
DATA PROTECTION & INFORMATION SECURITY
We protect personal and confidential information with the utmost care. All data collection and processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
More about our data protection
TRAININGS
All new employees undergo mandatory compliance training as part of the onboarding process. Risk-related topics are also regularly taught and explored in greater depth as employees progress in their careers. The managing directors of our subsidiaries confirm their compliance with the Erbe compliance program to the Executive Board. This enables us to create a globally binding and uniform foundation.
Compliance with business partners
Our business partners rely on us, which is why we follow strict compliance rules at Erbe.
Supply chain management (SCM / LkSG)
Due diligence along the value chain
We manage our supply chains on a risk-based basis in accordance with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
67% of our top suppliers (70% of our purchasing volume) are already ISO 14001 certified. The trend is rising.
Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)
Clear expectations – contractually agreed
Our Code of Conduct for Business Partners sets binding standards for human rights, working conditions, and environmental protection. It is an integral part of all contractual relationships and the benchmark for our cooperation.t.
Code of Conduct for Contractors (PDF)
Code of Conduct for Sales Partners (PDF)
Compliance officers
For us, compliance is a lived responsibility towards our employees, partners, and society. Violations of principles or applicable law – for example, in relation to human rights, the environment, corruption, or equal treatment – are not trivial matters. They harm the company and the people we work with.
Our international whistleblower system is open to employees and business partners. Reports can be submitted confidentially and anonymously – including in cases of discrimination or harassment. All reports are reviewed in accordance with personal rights and data protection laws, whistleblowers are informed of the outcome, and relevant reports are forwarded anonymously to the responsible compliance office. This ensures that reports are taken seriously, measures are taken, and whistleblowers are protected.
Daniel Zimmermann
Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Compliance Officer
Dirk Loycke
Lawyer
CMS
How we think beyond responsibility at Erbe
We understand compliance not only as an obligation to follow rules, but also as an expression of value-based corporate management. It is the connecting element between our corporate ethics and our commitment to acting sustainably in ecological, social, and economic terms. Compliance therefore also means protecting our environment and ensuring safety.
Discover our other areas of sustainability
For our environment
Our technologies are developed in harmony with nature and responsibility. Here we show how we reduce emissions, conserve resources, and think long term.
For the people
Behind every innovation are people. Learn about our values, guidelines, and concrete measures that promote fairness, safety, and commitment.
Our products
Sustainability begins with product development. Learn how we design materials, processes, and quality to protect people and the environment.