3 Supplier Code of Conduct INTRODUCTION BY THE CEO The DSV Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the ethical principles that are essential to our operations, reinforcing our commitment to integrity, transparency and respect throughout our value chain. Aligned with our core values and organisational policies, this Code serves as a guide to uphold the highest ethical standards and applies to all business partners of DSV. These include, but are not limited to, suppliers, agents, representatives and joint venture partners. As a DSV supplier, you play a pivotal role as an ambassador within our shared value chain. To this end, we expect you to embrace and adhere to the same ethical standards that define our company. This Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the expected behaviour all suppliers must embody. You must also ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that your own agents and sub-contractors also comply with the requirements of the DSV Supplier Code of Conduct. DSV expects its suppliers to comply with relevant laws, international regulations and standards, including, but not limited to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It is important that you familiarise yourself with and follow this Supplier Code of Conduct. If you have any questions or uncertainties, do not hesitate to reach out to your DSV contact person for clarification. Where local laws and regulations differ from the standards set in this Code of Conduct, the stricter standard must always be applied. Given the diverse global landscape, it is crucial to exercise sound judgment in all business dealings on behalf of DSV. Recognising that this Code cannot address every scenario within our global organisation, it is essential that you exercise caution when conducting business on behalf of DSV, and always contact your DSV contact person for guidance in case of doubt. Should you encounter or suspect any breaches of the Supplier Code of Conduct or applicable laws and regulations, we urge you to act promptly. Report the issue to your DSV contact person or through DSV’s Whistleblower system, Integrity Line , to ensure transparency and uphold our collective commitment to ethical business practices. If you face a situation and are in doubt about how to act, ask yourself the following questions: • Is it consistent with the Code of Conduct? • Is it lawful? • Is it ethical? • Will it reflect well on me and DSV? • Would I want to read about it in the newspaper? • Would my family and friends approve of it? If the answer to any of these questions is “no”, you should avoid doing it. If you are still uncertain, you should ask for guidance or contact DSV. Keep asking until you are certain or report the issue through the relevant channels. Jens H. Lund CEO, DSV Group
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