Compliance

Full compliance to get every job done right

At Knauf, we view compliance as a core part of our culture that leads to exceptional performance. That’s why we align our corporate actions with local and global laws and regulations, as well as our strict internal policies. Compliance plays a vital role in ensuring high product quality, as well as the health and safety standards for employees, homeowners, builders and the environment. But compliance is more than fulfilling legal requirements – it’s also about meeting the rising expectations of customers and partners. Guided by our values, we educate our workforce and partners using our professional Compliance Management System (CMS), while our Knauf Compliance Organisation acts as a reliable consultant and compliance risk manager for managers and employees. We are proud to be a trustworthy partner who develops impactful solutions in the right way for everyone involved – today and tomorrow.

A strong foundation of integrity

At Knauf, acting with integrity is within our DNA. It has been this way since 1932, and it continues to evolve as we navigate new regulations, challenges, and expectations. From our corporate culture and product development, all the way to customer and partner relationships, we strive to do things the right way with the highest quality and utmost honesty, regardless of economic or social pressures. Our commitment to authenticity acts as our foundation for long-term respectful growth.

Knauf Code of Conduct: our moral and ethical compass

The cornerstone of our business and brand, the Knauf Code of Conduct guides the actions of every employee. From small internal situations to large global initiatives, and everything in between, it defines the standards for responsible behaviour with business partners, towards the public and with each other. The Knauf Code of Conduct ensures we are legally compliant and ethically responsible in everything we do – no exceptions.

Knauf Code of Conduct

Ready from the start with full compliance training

From day one at Knauf, compliance is an ongoing mission that’s regularly reinforced. For new employees, the Knauf Training Curriculum begins immediately and follows a blended approach that combines e-learning and face-to-face training. The in-person modules ensure the utmost understanding of specific topics, assisting all employees in adhering to health and safety standards, as well as local and global regulations.

Policy Statement on Human Rights

We uphold corporate social responsibility by respecting and advocating for human and environmental rights throughout our value chain. Acting sustainably today means doing business in a way that is fit for the future. Our Policy Statement outlines our stance on human rights and establishes the principles of the Knauf human rights strategy.

Human Rights Declaration

Knauf SpeakUp line

Compliance aims to prevent interactions from crossing permissible boundaries by ensuring employees understand and adhere to guidelines, fostering open communication, and encouraging early reporting of concerns. We promote an atmosphere of open communication and encourage everyone to „speak-up“ as early as possible. To assist this process, we provide a confidential whistleblowing solution for reporting issues internally or externally, emphasising the importance of maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment for all stakeholders. We encourage everyone to make use of this opportunity and to submit a report or to contact our hotline. We consider every report as an important contribution to maintain a safe and trustworthy environment for Knauf and its stakeholders.

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