Code of Conduct
At Xellia we value integrity and openness, and are committed to a high level of compliance in all aspects of our work. As a global business with international customers, it is vital that we have a uniform set of standards that can be applied to our business regardless of the country in which we operate.
The Xellia Code of Conduct contains our values and standards for ethical business conduct and reflects our commitment to meeting the expectations of our stakeholders. The code sets out the principles that must be adhered to by all employees within key areas that are essential to our business including compliance and fair dealings in relevant areas.
At Xellia we encourage an open and honest culture, where people feel free to raise concerns. Xellia will not tolerate any wrongdoing with respect to the Code of Conduct, and we will support all employees who report violations as well as those who request assistance or have concerns.
A copy is presented to each employee when joining Xellia. In addition, all senior employees are required to certify annually that they have acted in compliance with the guidelines.
Business Partner Code of Conduct
At Xellia, we are committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, and standards, and our own Code of Conduct. We are committed to supporting and respecting human rights, labor regulations, protecting the environment, and preventing corruption, and we expect the same from our business partners.
The Business Partner Code of Conduct outlines Xellia’s high ethical standards, and we expect all business partners (including suppliers, distributors, agents, and contract manufacturers) to uphold these or equivalent standards in their operations, value chain, and interactions with Xellia.
The Business Partner Code of Conduct is built on Xellia’s core values, applicable laws, regulations, rules, international principles and standards, and high expectations from our stakeholders.
Whistleblower System
Xellia provides a Whistleblower System, where employees and third parties can make a report in good faith. Xellia’s Whistleblower System is hosted by an independent third party which allows for fully anonymous and confidential reporting from anywhere in the world, meeting all applicable data protection regulations.
Tax Policy
Taxes are considered part of the social responsibility of Xellia and the Xellia Tax Policy is thus part of the Xellia’s Sustainability Policy. The Tax Policy governs all taxes paid by Xellia (including corporate income tax, withholding taxes and consumption taxes such as VAT, state taxes, property taxes, customs and taxes related to compensation of employees and encompasses all tax matters that arise within Xellia). This includes tax risks and opportunities which arise within Xellia. The purpose of the Tax Policy is to describe how taxes are viewed and managed by Xellia, and how tax risk is considered from an overall perspective.