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Human Rights – Leading with responsibility

Our vision of "Leadership in Filtration" aligns with our mission to take responsibility for both current and future generations. Our Code of Conduct and Social Charter have been guiding us since 2008 – long before current laws and regulations came into effect. This underscores our long-term commitment to ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices.

The respect for human and environmental rights, fair and safe working conditions, and a respectful, non-discriminatory approach within our company and throughout our value chain are part of our DNA. This is our understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Since 2021, we've been a part of the UN Global Compact. Adhering to its 10 principles, as well as achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is a fundamental commitment for us. We have also been complying with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) since its introduction in 2023.

MANN+HUMMEL is a leader in filtration thanks to our dedicated employees, who act ethically and socially while developing outstanding solutions for a cleaner planet. This combination of strong values, shared vision, commitment to human rights, and clear rules of conduct forms the foundation of our sustainable work.

Code of Conduct and Social Charter: Our foundation

Our Code of Conduct at a glance

The Code applies to all employees, managers, and partners of MANN+HUMMEL. While local laws take precedence, the Code supersedes any local customs. Our principles include compliance with laws, responsibility in leadership, and respect. Our policies encompass:

  • fair competition
  • anti-corruption       
  • transparency
  • measures against money laundering   
  • adherence to foreign trade laws
  • anonymous whistleblower system

Additionally, conflicts of interest must always be disclosed, company assets protected, and confidentiality maintained. The Compliance Office ensures the Code is followed and implemented. Employees can confidentially report concerns and violations at any time through our whistleblower system.

Speak Up

For specific violations or if you have any doubts, you can report them anonymously and confidentially to the Corporate Compliance Officer either directly by email (compliance@mann-hummel.com) or via the MANN+HUMMEL whistleblower system (online at speak-up.mann-hummel.com or via the SpeakUp@MANN+HUMMEL app). This communication channel is open to both internal and external whistleblowers.

You can find our complete Code of Conduct and our Code of Conduct for our suppliers here:

Our Social Charter at a glance

MANN+HUMMEL's Social Charter, developed together with the European Works Council (EWC) and the International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF), outlines our commitment to social responsibility. All employees must implement and adhere to the Social Charter.

You can learn more about our Social Charter here:

  • Free choice of employment
  • No discrimination
  • No child or forced labor
  • Freedom of association
  • Occupational safety, health and environmental protection
  • Working hours and compensation

MANN+HUMMEL and human rights: Our company policy

We have been committed to human rights and sustainability since our founding in 1941, striving to improve the lives of all people. Our company policy is based on guidelines and standards from the following institutions and laws:

UN Global Compact

We have been a member of the world's largest and most significant initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management since 2021. Based on 10 universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, it helps companies create a more inclusive and sustainable economy for everyone.

ILO (International Labour Organization):

We follow the guidelines of the International Labour Organization, which sets global labor and social standards, promotes decent working conditions, and brings governments, employers, and workers together to develop systems and programs for fair globalization and poverty reduction.

Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

Since 2023, this law requires large companies in Germany to ensure their supply chains comply with human rights and environmental standards by identifying risks, taking preventive and corrective measures, and regularly reporting on them.

Through advanced filtration solutions, MANN+HUMMEL contributes to cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industries, fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment – essential for human well-being. Our filtration solutions also help our customers achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

According to our Human Rights Statement, MANN+HUMMEL sets clear expectations for employees and business partners when it comes to complying with international human rights standards. Key processes include risk management, risk analysis, preventive measures, and a whistleblowing system.

Our focus areas are:

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Health & Environment

Equality

Non-discrimination

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Fair working conditions

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Prohibition of child and forced labor

Our policies are regularly reviewed and developed by our Human Rights Officer.
You can find our complete Human Rights Statement and our current Sustainability Report here: 

The Code of Conduct for our suppliers and partners

MANN HUMMEL expects its suppliers to comply with high standards in the following areas:

Ethik

Social

Environment

Our suppliers must comply with laws, fair competition practices, anti-corruption guidelines, and human rights. Child labor, forced labor, and discrimination are strictly prohibited. Suppliers are required to observe environmental regulations and implement climate protection measures. Violations of these guidelines may result in sanctions. To ensure the highest levels of reliability, sustainability, and transparency, we evaluate our suppliers using EcoVadis, one of the world's largest and most reputable providers of sustainability ratings for companies. We also incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in our supplier selection process.

You can find the complete Code of Conduct for our suppliers here: 

By the people, for the people: Committed to a better world

We lead by example. As a leading filtration company and employer with more than 22,000 employees across 80 global locations, we take our responsibility seriously. We ensure not only cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industries worldwide but also better coexistence, fair opportunities, and increased safety – for everyone.