Business policy

Business Policy

Quality

Saveen & Werner aims to be a reliable partner for laboratory staff by providing equipment and consumables. We are committed to meeting our customers’ requirements and exceeding their expectations.

Our company name and brands should be recognized as symbols of quality in every sense.

Our subcontractors are partners who are expected to actively contribute to our product quality and delivery reliability.

The education and competence of our employees are among the company’s greatest intangible assets.
Therefore, employee care and competence development are cornerstones of our operations.

Quality is built on the participation of everyone.
Employees should feel pride and take full responsibility for the company.
We focus our quality efforts on continuously improving our operations
Customers should trust the company and understand what we mean by quality.

Environment

At our company, everyone shall work to ensure that we minimize our environmental impact to the greatest extent possible, even when this requires effort and sacrifice.

• Legal Compliance: Laws and regulations shall be treated as minimum requirements.
• Long-Term Commitment: We shall maintain a long-term focus on environmental work in all aspects of our operations.
• Circular Economy: We shall promote the circular economy wherever possible.
• Environmental Considerations in Procurement: Environmental aspects shall be considered when purchasing goods and services.
• Transportation Efficiency: The company shall strive to reduce environmental impact across all operations, particularly in personal and freight transportation, by focusing on efficiency. Appropriate metrics shall be used to monitor progress.
• Freight Transport: When transporting goods, the company will collaborate with transport providers wherever it is feasible, coordinate purchases with suppliers, and plan its own transport operations to minimize empty runs and achieve the shortest possible routes. Additionally, the number of transports shall be kept to a minimum.

Through active environmental initiatives, we aim to develop this as a competitive advantage and assist our customers in reducing their environmental impact.

Customers should have confidence in our company and understand how we address environmental issues.

Business Policy on Conduct

Saveen & Werner aims to be a reliable partner to laboratory personnel by providing equipment and consumables. We are committed to meeting customer requirements and exceeding their expectations. This policy outlines guidelines for conduct, serving as a ”code of conduct.”

Saveen & Werner adheres to and expects its suppliers to respect the code of conduct and make every effort to meet its requirements within their own organizations and supply chains. This is primarily achieved through dialogue, transparency, and open collaboration.

Additionally, Saveen & Werner may require reporting as part of supplier evaluations within our ISO 9001:2008-certified management system. Audits may also be conducted by Saveen & Werner.

Saveen & Werner operates under this policy to ensure that products and services are delivered in compliance with:

Publisher

• The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
• The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 32, prohibiting child labor
• The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) eight core conventions:
  • Conventions 138 and 182, prohibiting child labor
  • Conventions 29 and 105, prohibiting forced labor and slavery
  • Conventions 100 and 111, prohibiting discrimination
  • Conventions 87 and 98, safeguarding freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining

National laws and regulations in countries where operations occur must be observed, particularly regarding:

• Wages and working hours
• Hygienic and safe working environments
• Regulated employment terms
• Prohibition of inhumane treatment
• Insurance and social benefits

Environmental Responsibility

Operations must consider environmental impacts, and national environmental legislation must be followed.

Prohibition of Corruption

Neither directly nor indirectly shall payments or other forms of undue compensation be offered or requested to obtain, retain, or direct business or gain any improper advantage.

November 2024

Sebastian Salé
CEO