At Primetals Technologies, compliance with a global scope isn't just a policy, but a fundamental aspect of our business behaviour and our lived corporate culture. We are committed to being a trustworthy partner for all stakeholders by clearly articulating the principles that guide our actions.
Our dedication to ethical business practices is demonstrated through our zero-tolerance approach to corruption, unfair business practices, and modern slavery and our adherence to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group Global Code of Conduct.
Our commitment to ethical business practices is unwavering, and we strive to lead by example in the metals industry. Through our comprehensive compliance program, we ensure that we remain a trusted partner to all our stakeholders, fostering a culture of integrity and respect.
Compliance as a Cornerstone of Our Competitiveness
"An excellent reputation for adhering to the highest ethical business principles is a key asset for long-term partnerships with our customers and business partners in the metals industry. Lawful conduct, fair competition, and zero-tolerance toward corruption are integral parts of all our business decisions and activities. Our compliance policies, which are binding worldwide and at all levels of the organization, are the basis for our business philosophy: Only clean business is good business."
Yoshiharu Ikeda
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board
Integrating Compliance into Our Business Processes
We ensure lawful conduct and fair competition in all business activities, strictly prohibiting bribery and corruption. Our business processes are designed to comply with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and transparency. This commitment is reflected in our ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management Systems certification, which underlines our dedication to preventing, detecting, and responding to bribery and corruption.
The Code outlines our commitment to lawful conduct, fair competition, and respect for intellectual property. It also emphasizes the importance of handling confidential information with the utmost care, ensuring that we uphold the trust placed in us by our stakeholders.
By integrating compliance into every facet of our operations, we not only protect our reputation but also enhance our ability to deliver safe, high-quality products and services. Our compliance policies are binding worldwide and at all levels of the organization.
MHI Group Global Code of Conduct for Employees of Primetals Technologies
The MHI Group Global Code of Conduct provides clear and binding principles for all employees, guiding our day-to-day activities to ensure that we conduct business ethically and responsibly. The Code of Conduct is a vital tool that helps us navigate complex legal and ethical challenges, fostering a workplace culture rooted in respect, fairness, and integrity.
The Code outlines our commitment to lawful conduct, fair competition, and respect for intellectual property. It also emphasizes the importance of handling confidential information with the utmost care, ensuring that we uphold the trust placed in us by our stakeholders.
Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries
We extend our commitment to ethical business practices to our business partners. Our expectations are clearly outlined to ensure mutual adherence to ethical standards, fostering trust and collaboration. We believe that our business partners play a crucial role in our success, and we are committed to working with those who share our values and commitment to ethical conduct.
By maintaining open communication and providing support, we help our partners understand and meet our compliance expectations. This collaborative approach strengthens our relationships and enhances our collective ability to operate with integrity.
Primetals Technologies is ISO 37001:2016 Anti–bribery management systems certified
In July 2023, Primetals Technologies received from Quality Austria the award for successful ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management Systems certification. This implementation marks another significant milestone for Primetals Technologies, enhancing trust among the company’s stakeholders – particularly customers and suppliers.
It provides guidance and requirements for a management system designed to help an organization prevent, detect, and respond to bribery and comply with anti-bribery laws and voluntary commitments applicable to its activities. In addition to the original scope of ISO 37001 for anti-bribery, Primetals Technologies has expanded the scope of certification to include the anti-trust program.
Speak-up Hotline for Whistleblowing
In order to justify the trust placed in our company by customers, partners, shareholders, and employees, the integrity and transparency of our business processes are the top priority. Primetals Technologies has set up a secure way for reporting potential compliance violations.
The Speak-up Hotline is available in 19 languages as a telephone hotline and an internet platform. Both contact methods are available for employees and external stakeholders around the globe. All reports will be treated as confidential and can be made anonymously to the extent permitted by national regulations.
Primetals Technologies´ internal whistleblowers are protected by special regulations that make good faith reports to the best of their knowledge. Intentional reporting of false information, however, is prohibited by law in many countries. The hotline is managed by a third-party supplier. All data is maintained on secure servers in Germany.
You can access the program at primetals.ethicspoint.com
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Our policy reflects our commitment to ethical conduct and our responsibility to protect human rights across our operations and supply chains.
We actively engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance with human rights standards and continuously improve our practices. By promoting a culture of respect and accountability, we aim to make a positive impact on society and contribute to a more equitable and just world.
The Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 can be accessed here: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
