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Veoneer - Business Conduct and Ethics for Suppliers

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July 31,2018 Business conduct and Ethics for Suppliers - Training1


Objectives

• Communicate Veoneer’s purpose

• Explain why we care about how Our Suppliers conduct business

• Introduce the Business Conduct and Ethics for Suppliers− Human Rights and Working Conditions

− Environment and Sustainability

− Business Conduct and Ethics

− Compliance

• Contact information for questions


Supplier Code of Conduct

• We are business partners• We want to build an enduring partnership to achieve sustainable growth with integrity• Corporate Social Responsibility • We care about our reputation, and you play an important role in maintaining our

reputation• Legal and Regulatory Requirements• Expectation’s of our Customers and Society

Why We Care About How Our Suppliers Conduct Business


Environment & Sustainability

Human Rights and Working Conditions

Code of Ethics

Business Conduct and Ethics

Antitrust/Anti-competitionAnti-corruption

Anti-money launderingConflict of Interest

Export controlsProtection of intellectual

propertyRespect for company and

personal dataCompliance

- Health & Safety- Child labor and forced labor- Fair working conditions- Non-Harassment and

Non-Discrimination- Freedom of Association &

Collective Bargaining- Conflict Minerals

Business Conduct and Ethics for Suppliers


Human Rights and Working ConditionsHealth and SafetyProvide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment forall employees to meet or exceed applicable standards foroccupational health and safety.

Child labor and Forced laborEmploy people in accordance with legally established minimumages in the country where work is performed. Employing anyperson below the age of 15 is prohibited, except when clearlybeneficial to the persons participating and allowable by locallegislation. Any forms of physically abusive disciplinary practicesare not tolerated, nor are any forms of forced, compulsory orinvoluntary labor.

Fair working conditionsWorking conditions, hours worked and compensation must befair, and comply with regulations in the country where work isperformed; complying with national provisions andagreements applicable to regulating working hours and regular,paid holidays.


Human Rights and Working Conditions

Non-Harassment and Non-DiscriminationDo not tolerate harassment or discrimination on any basis, inaccordance with applicable laws and regulations, includingbut not limited to age, race, religion or personal belief,gender, disability, national origin, marital status/parentalstatus, sexual orientation, or any other characteristicprohibited by law or otherwise irrelevant for the position.

Freedom of Association & Collective BargainingRecognize and respect employees’ freedom to join or not tojoin a labor union in accordance with local law. The rules of thevarious trade union organizations representing employeeshave to be recognized, as does an employee’s right to berepresented or not represented by trade unions or otherrepresentatives established in accordance with locallegislation and practice.


Conflict Minerals

suppliers should define, implement and communicate to sub-suppliers their own policy, outlining their commitment to responsible sourcing of Conflict Minerals, legal compliance and measures for implementation;

suppliers shall conduct due diligence of their supply chains to determine if any of the products supplied to Veoneer contain Conflict Minerals;

if suppliers determine that the supplied products do not contain Conflict Minerals then suppliers must provide Veoneer with an assurance that the supplied product does not, to their best knowledge, contain Conflict Minerals and describe the basis for that determination;

if a supplier determines that the supplied products contain any Conflict Minerals, they shall work with sub-suppliers to ensure traceability of Conflict Minerals to at least the smelter level and provide the following information to Veoneer when requested: 1) the smelter(s) used to process the Conflict Mineral found in the supplied product; 2) the country of origin of these Conflict Minerals; 3) the due diligence process used to make this determination and 4) any other information Veoneer may reasonably request in order to comply with applicable legislation.

Further details are available in the Veoneer Supplier Manual

Conflict Minerals We expect that suppliers who manufacture components parts or products containing ores of tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold take care to avoid the procurement or usage of materials which are unlawful or which are obtained through unethical or otherwise unacceptable means.


Environment and SustainabilityVeoneer’s most important contribution to society and sustainability is our products that help prevent accidents. Long-term research, continuous technology development and

quality assurance of our products are in the core of our approach. Our work with self-driving technologies supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal

►Conduct business in an environmentally-friendly and responsible manner, taking a precautionary approach toenvironmental challenges by designing and developing products that take into account the impact they have on theenvironment and the potential to re-use and recycle them.

►Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and promptly develop and implement plans or programsto correct any non-compliant practices. For a full environmental commitment, our suppliers should implement anEnvironmental Management System, preferably based on ISO 14001 and to be certified accordingly


Environment and Sustainability

Suppliers are expected to pursue environmental responsibility in order to reduce the life-cycle environmental footprint of your products. This includes but is not limited to:

Regulatory requirements

Energy consumption reduction

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction

Increased use of renewable energies

Appropriate address of waste management

Water stewardship

Environmental testing

Training of employees and sub-contractors


All Veoneer and suppliers’ employees are required to fully comply with competition laws, which are also called anti-monopoly laws or antitrust laws depending on the country. The penalties for non-compliance are severe for both the company and for any individual involved in behavior violating such laws. Veoneer considers that compliance with antitrust and competition laws in all countries where we operate is a matter of the utmost importance.

Antitrust / Competition


Price-fixing: A Serious Violation Everywhere, and a Criminal Offense in US Includes fixing elements of price such as discounts, terms of sale. Effectively “agreements” regarding:

Exchange of information on present or future prices, costs (verbal or written) or Patterns of competitor contacts such as meetings, telephone calls, etc. before

price changes. Unexplained missing documents such as records of such exchanges or meetings.

Other illegal Price-related Agreements: An agreement among competitors is also illegal if it has any of these objectives: To restrict output or keep goods off the market To fix buying prices To not compete in bids (“bid-rigging”) or rotate bid wins

Illegal Allocation of Markets/Customers; BoycottsAgreements to: Divide markets or territories Allocate or reserve customers Establish percentage quotas for sharing business opportunities Group boycotts - agreement not to deal with the target company

Anti-Trust & Competition RulesAntitrust / Competition Violations


Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery

Corruption poses a significant legal and economic risk for corporations doingbusiness around the world, particularly in developing and transitioning countries.Compliance with anticorruption and anti-bribery laws is a fundamental principleof Veoneer, as noted in our Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct andEthics.

CORRUPTIONJUST SAY NO


We obtain business only on the merits of our products, services and people.

We never pay, offer or promise to provide money, favors, inappropriate gifts, hospitality or entertainment or anything else of value for an improper or corrupt purpose, or otherwise appear to influence our business judgment or the decision-making of our government officials, customers or suppliers which can be considered bribery.

We never allow third parties to make these types of payments or promises on our behalf.

We Do Not Engage in

Corruption or Bribery

Anti-CorruptionVeoneer Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery policy related to


Anti-Corruption trainingVeoneer Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery policy related toGifts, Hospitality and Entertainment

Must be given in name of company and not in name of employee

Must not be cash or transferable into cash

If possible, include company logo

Must be customary, in type and value, given at an appropriate time and under appropriate circumstances

Visits and events must have a clear and over-riding business purpose

Modest value and occasional meals

No hospitality expenses incurred for family members of Veoneer employees, or government officials

Be permitted under applicable law

Must not exceed threshold limits listed Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery policy (or local policy where applicable)


Conflict of Interest

Veoneer is committed to conducting business affairs in accordance with the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. To assist employees and suppliers in recognizing situations that raise issues of possible conflicts so that they can then seek further guidance from the Veoneer Compliance Department.

Conflict of interest:It occurs when an individual’s personal interest or activity interferes with, or even appears to interfere with, the interests of Veoneer. A conflict situation can arise when an employee takes action or has interests that interfere with the employee’s ability to perform his or her company work objectively and effectively.

What are potential issues?

Conflict of Interest


Conflicts of Interest

• Do not favor friends, relatives, business partners, or their firms or employers, in any Veoneer or Veoneer-related business decisions, including purchasing or contracting decisions.

• Don’t offer or accept gifts or other items of value except in compliance with Veoneer Gifts and Entertainment Policy when working with Veoneer or on our behalf

►Disclose Actual, Potential or Apparent Conflicts to Veoneer− Family or personal relationships with an Veoneer employee or service provider which could create the perception of a

conflict of interest.

− Any situation where you feel pressure or a desire to do something that goes against the best interests of Veoneer or our Policies

Or if you are offered or receive:A loan to/from Veoneer employee and your Company employeeA favor to/from Veoneer employee and your Company employeeA gift that is outside the limits set in Veoneer Gifts and Entertainment Policy


Fraud & Anti-Fraud

The integrity of Veoneer’s record keeping and reporting systems is of utmost importance in order for us to comply with financial reporting regulations. It is also fundamental for our access to capital. Veoneer requests all third parties to strictly comply with all applicable laws and regulations, accounting standards, accounting controls and audit practices.



The highest standards of integrity, honesty and fairness are required in all business activities. Implementation of aBusiness Conduct and Ethics standard is highly recommended for our suppliers.

Regardless, activities must be performed in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations, includingthose pertaining to:

Export Controls

Intellectual Property

Personal Data


Export Controls Export Control Laws:

Export control laws and regulations govern the export of certain materials and may also prohibit exports to designated persons and entities.

Some countries also have export control laws which prohibit persons and companies from exporting to, or otherwise doing business with, certain countries.

Goods that are subject to export control laws are generally referred to as “controlled” or “export controlled” goods. “Controlled” goods may not be exported to any or to certain countries without written government authorization, which is sometimes referred to as an “export license.”

Some export control laws restrict the general ability for persons or companies to export, or otherwise do business with, certain countries., “Embargoed and Restricted Countries” These countries include (but are not limited to) Iran and certain other countries in the Middle East, North Korea, Cuba and Myanmar.


Export Controls

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violations of the export control laws subject the offending parties to severe criminal and civil penalties.

In many jurisdictions it is a criminal offence to export controlled goods, software or technology or export controlled goods that are subject to sanction and embargo regimes without the appropriate authorization.

Government compliance units carry out audits to verify compliance with the rules. Failure to comply with export control laws could result in civil actions or criminal prosecutions, which in turn, could result in severe fines and/or imprisonment.



Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright, and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.



o Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.

o A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent owner with the right to decide how - or whether - the invention can be used by others. In exchange for this right, the patent owner makes technical information about the invention publicly available in the published patent document.

o A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks date back to ancient times when craftsmen used to put their signature or "mark" on their products.


Data privacy

Data Privacy & Protection

Examples of personal data include:

Name

Religion

Phone Number

E-Mail Address

Performance Ratings

Competencies

Salary

Race/Ethnicity

Personal Identification Numbers

Date and Place of BirthCitizenship

Mailing Address

Personal data is any information that is, or can be, about or related to an individual, or can be used, directly or indirectly, to identify an individual.


Data Privacy & ProtectionPrivacy concerns exist wherever personal data – in any form - is processed

Privacy & Data Protection

Pertains to processing (e.g. collection, dissemination ) of data; technology; public

expectation of privacy; and legal issues.

Reflects commitment to individual privacy rights and expectations

Balances those rights with needs of business

Establishes processes and procedures for proper collection, management, processing and

use of personal data, including:

o Providing notices to individuals relating to processing of personal data

o Collecting only necessary personal data required to fulfill specified purpose

o Processing, retaining and transmission of personal data only for the purposes for which

they were originally collected

o Securing personal data from unauthorized access and use


Compliance

In the event of non-conformity with any of the aforementioned principles, Veoneer reserves theright to early termination for cause of the business relationship with any supplier, and/or shallrequire that suppliers implement an action plan to bring their performance into line and shallprovide suppliers technical support to jointly define the required remedies.

Q&A: For questions, please ask

your Veoneer contact

or [email protected]


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