Our Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to a prominent level of business ethics and is the overarching compliance document for our Group. The Code of Conduct outlines the behaviour we expect of our employees. It sets the minimum standards and general principles applicable to all employees, regardless of location and the nature of their work, and provides everyone with a common understanding of how we conduct our business.

In H1 2024, we hosted Business Ethics Days at our headquarters in Denmark for all our global business ethics champions and for centralised business functions. The purpose of the days was to further educate our champions on business ethics compliance and ensure engagement throughout the champions’ network.

Demant has implemented policies and guidelines to mitigate corruption risks throughout the organization. This includes an Anti-Corruption Policy, Gifts & Hospitality Guidelines, and country-specific appendices with local monetary limits and a Third Party Compliance Code, which contains a section on anti-corruption, and is included as an appendix in contracts with third parties. For third parties, a due diligence process is in place to assess the anti-corruption risk associated with dealing with third parties in scope of due diligence. Based on findings, appropriate mitigating measures are implemented, such as specific anti-corruption wording in the contract with the third party.