Code-of-Conduct_EN

Code-of-Conduct_EN_V2107

Preamble True to our company philosophy “Organics with love“, we are aiming every day to do our best for a fairer and more livable world. Our healthy, environmentally und social compatibly manufactured products are the foundation. This also includes the interaction with all people along the creation chain of our products as well as a responsible economic behavior. Rapunzel attempts to create a best possible frame for a fair interpersonal behavior - at Rapunzel headquarters but also with respect to all our business partners and competitors. Important prerequisites for this are laws and regulations, but also our own conviction for fair cooperation and relationships. We comply with applicable laws, the core labor standards of the International Labour Organization, the reference standards for occupational health and safety and the human rights due diligence as minimum requirements. This applies with regard to all staff irrelevant of their position or the employment relationship but also to our global suppliers. We already implement the basic principles of this code of conduct in our daily interactions. With this written form, we express how important these rules are for us. When we refer to the employees of Rapunzel Naturkost GmbH, we use the term “we”. To improve legibility, references to persons are not gender-speciﬁ c in the following. All used expressions such as “business partner”, “suppliers” etc. are to be read as gender-neutral and refer equitably to all persons. The contents of this code of conduct specify our daily interactions. The code of conduct exceeds beyond already existing agreements and principles and puts the overarching philosophy into practice. Other guidelines at Rapunzel are for instance our company goals, the vision and the company philosophy, the management manual, our house rules, the HAND IN HAND criteria, the supplier code of conduct and selected external social and fair-trade standards. Rapunzel‘s code of conduct is available in the following languages: German, English, Turkish and Russian. 2

Respectful interaction and communication Appreciation and fairness are the foundations of our interactions. This includes internal communication among colleagues or external interactions with partners, competitors and the public. We see ourselves as a team where everybody helps and supports each other. We promote at eye level the development of organic agriculture and a fair world. This community also includes our suppliers from around the world and our business partners. Respectful and fair interaction means for us a clear and transparent communication as well as unbiased and benevolent encounters. Especially in difﬁ cult situations, we stay objective and respectful and we work together to ﬁ nd good solutions. Democratic principles The freedom of expression, the protection of individual rights and privacy protection are important elements of our democratic society. At the same time, freedom of expression has its limits where the rights of others are violated. We appreciate a fair discussion culture, respect individuality and assume personal responsibility. The democratic principles form the basis for the communication in our company, in business interactions as well as for any other business-related communication. We use democratic instruments and instruments of personal responsibility that include for example the mutual feedback discussions with superiors, discussions with the Workers’ Council or the active suggestion scheme. 4

Equal Rights/ Anti-Discrimination We treat each other respectfully and fair, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender and age, religion or belief, disability, culture or sexual identity and orientation. Our conviction also includes the culture of equal opportunity, mutual respect and reciprocal trust. Our interactions a free of verbal, physical and sexual harassment or violence. This also applies to the interaction with any departmental afﬁ liations or other subdivision, independently of hierarchical structures. Data protection and conﬁ dentiality With start of an employment relationship at Rapunzel, we agree to protect conﬁ dential company information, data, trade and business secrets such as manufacturing processes, recipes, distribution channels and calculation bases, company software and comparable information as well as detailed sales ﬁ gures and we agree not to pass any of this information to outside parties. A special focus is on the protection of sensitive and personal data that we obtain externally from partners, customers and suppliers. 5

Representative function We are aware of the fact that every employee has a representative function. This means that we represent the company to the outside and that we behave in the interest of the company. This includes discussions in the public sphere and statements for example in social media. Any communication with media and with journalists shall be coordinated in advance with the Rapunzel press ofﬁ ce. Respect for the environment and for nature We will examine every decision with respect to ensuring a respectful interaction with the environment and with nature. This starts with avoiding needless printing and includes the separation of wastes and the choice of transport mode. We weigh for example the option if a business trip can be replaced by a virtual conference or we form carpools for the way to work. Any ideas that might strengthen the sustainability in the company we shall submit via the company suggestion scheme. With the production of organic food products, we make a daily contribution to the protection of the environment and its preservation for todays and future generations. LOVE 6

Conﬂ ict of interest and protection against corruption A conﬂ ict of interest may arise if personal interests and the company interests disagree. We put company requirements, food safety and food quality in ﬁ rst place above personal advantages or sympathy. If an encounter with a business partner is less friendly than usual, we still react politely and respectfully. Towards politicians and public ofﬁ cials, we act in a neutral manner. We accept or offer gifts and invitations only if they are not costly or if they do not exceed the normal scope and have no inﬂ uence on our decisions nor the decisions of our business partners. In particular, this includes the acceptance of gift and presents whose rejection would offend cultural practices. In case of doubt, we contact our responsible manager or the Workers’ Council and document what we discussed. The notion to improve the world and make it more just with organic agriculture, healthy organic food products and fair trade connects us, the employees, with each other and takes concrete shape within the “Rapunzel Together”. 7