Code of conduct
As a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry and dental tissue regeneration, Straumann has to respect the laws and regulations of numerous countries and jurisdictions. Apart from these obligations, there are numerous voluntary codes and recommendations, which have been established by industry associations, the UN, OECD and other organizations.
Straumann has compiled a Group Code of Conduct with the intention of ensuring that we as a company and as individual employees conduct our business in a legal, ethical and responsible manner and with due respect to the environment.
True to Straumann’s guiding principle of "simply doing more", this Code goes beyond the basic legal requirements and accommodates industry guidelines and other principles. As a company, we strongly believe that ethical behavior and good corporate citizenship are fundamental to our long-term sustainable development and are thus in the interest of all our stakeholders, especially our staff, shareholders, customers and the communities in which we operate. We further believe that ethical behaviour includes respect for human rights and our company is therefore committed to respecting human rights.
All our employees are required to be familiar with this Code, conduct themselves in accordance with it and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior. This means that throughout our company we promote personal responsibility and aspire to trust and respect in all our relationships.
Straumann has also established procedures to facilitate the reporting of breaches and to protect individuals who report such matters. This initiative and the establishment of the Code have been approved by Straumann's Board of Directors.
