Hilti code of conduct for suppliers Environmental responsibility Hilti manages environmental issues with the same rigor they do other aspects of the company. We strive to minimize any possible damaging effects to the environ- ment which may result as a consequence of our own or our suppliers’ activities. Therefore, Hilti and its suppliers shall continuously reduce the negative environ- mental impact of operations. More specifically, The supplier must: • Strive to minimize waste and emissions to air, ground and water • Handle chemicals in an environmentally-safe way • Handle, store and dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally-safe manner • Contribute to the recycling and reuse of materials and products • Continuously improve energy efficiency in their production process, and in handling and transportation of goods • Fulfill the European Union Council Directive 76/769/EEC of July 27, 1976 relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substanc- es and preparations and their amendments. Further substance prohibitions and regulations are listed on www.hilti.com/suppliers. Implementing and monitoring The supplier must: • Adhere to the Hilti code of conduct for suppliers. • Ensure that all measures required are implemented accordingly. • Effectively communicate and enforce the contents to all of their suppliers and sub- suppliers, as well as to their own employees, including freelancers and home work- ers. In case of non-acceptance by a supplier or a sub-supplier the Hilti supplier must immediately notify Hilti in writing. • Inform Hilti about where the production facilities are located that are relevant for Hilti. Hilti reserves the right to make visits and audit sites where people work direct- ly or indirectly for Hilti. Hilti will: • Assess all current and new suppliers regarding the requirements of the Hilti code of conduct for suppliers. • Clearly communicate the results of the assessment to the supplier. • Monitor compliance to the code of conduct through regular audits by Hilti itself or an independent organization authorized by Hilti. • Always reserve the right to check the current status of suppliers in order to ensure compliance with these requirements. Non-compliance Believing in long-term relationships, Hilti does not break off relations due to non- compliance, as long as there is a willingness to improve based on an agreed-to plan of action to comply with our requirements within an acceptable time frame. Repeated violations of these requirements will result in the termination of cooperation. Hilti is also prepared to take country or cultural differences and other relevant factors into consideration, but will not compromise on the fundamental requirements described in this code of conduct for suppliers. 16 Environmental management at Hilti