STOK Code of conduct V20261906 - Flipbook - Page 7
BUSINESS ETHICS
Anti-corruption
STOK does not accept any form of corruption, including
bribery, money laundering, extortion, kickbacks,
facilitation payments, or any improper personal or
professional bene昀椀ts. STOK works actively to promote
transparent and responsible business conduct and
expects employees to act with integrity in all business
dealings.
Suppliers are required to uphold the same standards,
ensure that their employees do not engage in corrupt
practices, and maintain processes that prevent and detect
corruption throughout their operations and supply chain.
Fair competition/ Anti-trust
Suppliers must comply with all applicable antitrust, trade
practice, and competition laws designed to prevent unfair
competition and trade restraints. Suppliers must refrain
from entering agreements with competitors or engaging
in any actions that could distort fair competition, including
price 昀椀xing, bid rigging, or improper market allocations.
Con昀氀icts of interest
Suppliers must disclose any actual or potential con昀氀icts
of interest involving STOK Group employees or their
immediate relatives. Full transparency is required to
ensure that business decisions remain objective, unbiased,
and in the best interest of STOK Group.
Data Protection and
Use of Arti昀椀cial Intelligence (AI)
Suppliers must comply with all applicable data
protection laws and STOK Group’s Privacy Policy,
ensuring that personal and con昀椀dential data
collected through direct interactions or digital
technologies is handled securely and responsibly.
Suppliers are required to implement appropriate
technical and organizational safeguards, protect data
integrity, and ensure that these standards are also
upheld by any subcontractors. Documentation of
compliance must be provided upon request.
Any use of arti昀椀cial intelligence (AI) tools or systems
must be conducted ethically, responsibly, and in
full compliance with relevant laws, data‑protection
requirements, and STOK Group’s security standards.
AI‑based platforms, including automated analysis,
machine‑learning tools, and generative AI systems,
may not be used to process, store, or transmit STOK
Group’s con昀椀dential, proprietary, or otherwise
sensitive information without prior written approval.
Suppliers must ensure that AI technologies do not
retain, reproduce, learn from, or inadvertently expose
STOK Group information to unauthorized parties,
and that all AI use supports secure, compliant, and
ethical business practices.
Handling of Gifts, Bene昀椀ts and Hospitality
In connection with business interactions, it may
occasionally be necessary or appropriate to offer
or receive gifts, services, or hospitality. To ensure
ethical and responsible conduct, STOK Group
requires that all suppliers adhere to the following
principles:
When offering or receiving gifts, services, or
hospitality, the Supplier must ensure that such
activities:
· Align with generally accepted and appropriate
business practices.
· Do not have an unreasonable value and cannot be
perceived as a bribe, undue in昀氀uence, or improper
payment.
· Do not risk bringing discredit, reputational harm,
or embarrassment to STOK Group or any of its
employees if publicly disclosed.
· Fully comply with all applicable laws, regulations,
and ethical standards.
· Respect and follow STOK Group’s policies as well
as any policies held by other involved business
partners.
· Are never offered or accepted in the form of cash,
shares, or other 昀椀nancial instruments.
Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that their
employees and subcontractors understand and
follow these expectations.
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