{"id":7913,"date":"2026-07-27T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itq.de\/?page_id=7913"},"modified":"2026-07-27T14:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:05:44","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itq.de\/en\/code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7913\" class=\"elementor elementor-7913\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef057c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ef057c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c961d0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c961d0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719de8ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"719de8ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0bbfa2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d0bbfa2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4022d1e4 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"4022d1e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">ITQ GmbH<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4644bb78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4644bb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Code of Conduct<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce2995a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ce2995a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">Introduction<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>ITQ GmbH\u2019s Code of Conduct provides a clear framework for our collaboration with our business clients and partners. It stands for transparency, integrity and sustainability, and reflects our values.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">1 Compliance with the law and integrity<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Compliance with the law<\/strong><br \/>We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations under the relevant legal systems.<\/p><p><strong>Integrity and Anti-Corruption<\/strong><br \/>We take a firm stand against corruption, illegal collusion and money laundering. We conduct our business in accordance with all legal and ethical standards. We do not grant, offer or promise any improper advantages in order to influence decisions.<\/p><p><strong>Conflicts of interest<\/strong><br \/>We avoid conflicts of interest or disclose them in order to ensure the independence of our business relationships.<\/p><p><strong>Competition law and intellectual property<\/strong><br \/>We act in accordance with national and international competition and antitrust laws and respect the intellectual property rights of others.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">2 Human Rights and Working Conditions<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Respect and fairness<\/strong><br \/>We treat all customers with respect and strive to work with them as partners. Our actions are always characterised by fairness and trust.<\/p><p><strong>Equal opportunities and non-discrimination<\/strong><br \/>We categorically reject discrimination on the grounds of skin colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, social background, disability, religion, political beliefs or age. We promote diversity and equality.<\/p><p><strong>Prohibition of forced labour and child labour<\/strong><br \/>We do not use forced labour or child labour, and we expect the same of our partners.<\/p><p><strong>Working hours, wages and social security benefits<\/strong><br \/>We comply with all applicable legislation on working hours and pay, and ensure fair and transparent working conditions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">3 Data Protection and Information Security<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Data Protection<\/strong><br \/>We treat customer data as strictly confidential and comply with all applicable data protection laws.<\/p><p><strong>Processing of personal data<\/strong><br \/>We process personal data responsibly and protect the privacy of all those involved.<\/p><p><strong>Technological Responsibility and Artificial Intelligence<\/strong><br \/>We use modern technologies to provide innovative solutions and ensure that these are used responsibly and in the best interests of our customers. In the field of artificial intelligence, we strive to ensure responsible use in consultation with our customers and partners.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">4 Sustainability and environmental protection<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><br \/>Sustainability is an integral part of our processes. We work in a way that conserves resources and ensure environmental compatibility in all our projects. Our work is guided by the \u2018Smart &amp; Green\u2019 philosophy, and we align our day-to-day work with this as closely as possible.<\/p><p><strong>Environmental and Climate Protection<\/strong><br \/>We operate in accordance with applicable statutory and international environmental standards. Our aim is to minimise our environmental impact and to achieve continuous improvement in environmental protection.<\/p><p><strong>Supply chain<\/strong><br \/>We ensure that our supply chain is managed in an ethical and sustainable manner, and we do everything in our power to comply with the standards set out in the German Supply Chain Act.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">5 Health and Safety at Work<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Health and Safety at Work<\/strong><br \/>We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, partners and visitors. Our occupational health and safety management system complies with applicable legal requirements and relevant international standards. Through regular training, preventive measures and ongoing risk assessments, we minimise risks and promote a safety culture based on responsibility and mindfulness at all levels.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">6 Fair competition and responsible business practices<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Fair competition<\/strong><br \/>We do not take part in price-fixing, market-sharing or other anti-competitive practices.<\/p><p><strong>Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing<\/strong><br \/>We do not engage in money laundering or the financing of terrorism.<\/p><p><strong>Conflict-free business relationships<\/strong><br \/>We avoid conflicts of interest and disclose them transparently.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">7. Complaints procedures and transparency<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Complaints procedures<\/strong><br \/>We provide secure channels for reporting breaches and protect whistleblowers from reprisals. Our whistleblower portal is available to everyone at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itq.hinweisgeberportal.de\/\">https:\/\/itq.hinweisgeberportal.de<\/a>\u00a0available for anonymous use.<\/p><p><strong>Transparency<\/strong><br \/>We are committed to open communication and keep our customers regularly informed about progress and relevant developments.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">8 Shared Responsibility and Trust<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Trust and long-term partnerships<\/strong><br \/>Your satisfaction is our aim. We are committed to long-term partnerships based on mutual trust.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-border-below-title\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"25.92px\">Acknowledgements<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>Thank you very much for placing your trust in ITQ GmbH! Together, we are shaping a sustainable and successful future.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITQ GmbH Code of Conduct Einleitung Der Verhaltenskodex der ITQ GmbH bietet einen klaren Rahmen f\u00fcr die Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Gesch\u00e4ftskunden und Partnern. 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