Values first

Corporate Code of Conduct

Our organization is responsible for complying with all data protection principles listed in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All employees are expected to read the Code of Conduct and follow it in their day-to-day work.

Business Principles

Our most important task is to develop and maintain economically stable and successful business. We take responsibility for our employees, business partners and society.

  • We comply with the existing legislation and international agreements.
  • We respect the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as proclaimed by the UN, taking into account the rights of our employees, as well as the rights of the communities where we work and live.
  • We are committed to conduct our business honestly and ethically.
  • We are prepared for open dialogue with all those who are influenced by our business.
  • We act in accordance with the competition laws.
  • We do not offer or accept any undue payment or remuneration, which would induce actions against legal, honest and ethical business.
  • We protect all confidential information provided by customers and our respective business partners and respect intellectual property of others
  • We adhere to international trade regulations and export control regulations.

Responsibility as an Employer, Buyer and Agent

The employees’ terms of employment should meet at least the minimum requirements laid down in the legislation and the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreements.

  • We treat all employees equally.
  • We respect human dignity and individuality, as well as the diversity of the working community, which means prohibiting every kind of discrimination, intimidation and harassment.
  • We do not accept the use of child or forced labour under any circumstances.
  • We do not permit procedures that prevent the free movement of labour.
  • We do not hire anyone under the age of 15, and if the age limit in conformity with local norms is higher than this, we do not hire persons who are younger than the minimum legal age.
  • We offer a safe and healthy working environment and are committed to its continued development. Occupational safety instructions are on hand and in use at all our workplaces.
  • Our goal is to stimulate the sense of duty and mutual loyalty. We do it by engaging employees of all levels and by constant skill development.
  • We respect the right of employees to form trade unions or join them in accordance with the law of each country.
  • We compensate employees fairly and follow local wage regulations as well as ensure that working hours, including overtime, do not exceed applicable legal requirements.
  • We strive to ascertain that our goods suppliers and subcontractors comply with the principles of the corporate Code of Conduct.

Environment and Sustainability

We adhere to international as well as national legislations and ordinances regarding raw materials we use and ethics we follow. Such regulations are for instance the European Union REACH chemicals legislation, RoHS directive and Conflict Minerals regulation. Our environmental responsibility aims to continuously improve our procedures towards a lower environmental impact. We expect the same dedication from our complete supply chain.
Our environmental system is in conformity with the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

  • We strive to use products that are as environmentally friendly as possible
  • We strive to increase the recycling of raw materials and products
  • We strive to minimize material waste

Responsibility for Quality

Our operating system is in conformity with standard ISO 9001:2015. Our products and services are of impeccable quality, meeting the requirements of the laws, decrees, standards, trade practices and good technical features in force at the time of delivery.

A&R Works Oy AbEmalikatu 2FI-04440 JärvenpääFINLAND

Business ID-no.: 0684750-1 Tel: +358 20 743 2330E-mail: tilaus(at)a-rworks.fi

Member of the Star Works Group