Code of Ethics
At Evident Laser Auto Pvt Ltd, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency,
and respect. Our Code of Ethics serves as a guiding principle for all our employees, partners, and
stakeholders.
To whom the Code of Ethics apply
“EVIDENT” Code of Ethics describes the conduct expected from employees, management and executives in the
exercise of their activities in all the units of the “EVIDENT” Group in the world.
In this document, all units directly or indirectly controlled by the “EVIDENT” Group will be referred to as
“EVIDENT”.
Compliance with legislations and regulations
We observe the legislation applicable to our activity, including treaties, rules, commercial agreements,
regulations and others, in the places where we operate, as well as in the relationships we keep with
stakeholders.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Know the legislation applicable to our activities and comply with it so as not to jeopardize “EVIDENT”’s
business.
Information
We respect confidentiality and ensure the integrity and availability of the information under our
responsibility. Confidential and proprietary information may include, among others: product development,
projects, new businesses, price lists, profit margins and personal data.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Keep confidential classified or restrict information to which we may have access, or which may be
entrusted to us due to our responsibilities and functions, whether it is owned by “EVIDENT” or other
stakeholders.
- Do not copy or share information totally or in part to any communication channel, whether verbal,
written or by image, except if authorized by the owner of the information or required by law or
adjudication. Once you are authorized, respect a complete, clear, accurate and timely communication.
- Only make available or request personal data to employees and other stakeholders if there is a specific
purpose and need for each data involved.
- Do not use information to obtain personal advantages or third parties advantages.
- Do not expose confidential matters in public places.
- Do not create, disclose, pass on false information and news regarding “EVIDENT” and stakeholders.
Social Media
We respect freedom of expression, provided that with respect, balance, common sense, without negatively
exposing the image of “EVIDENT”, its employees and interested parties.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Do not expose or disclose information, facts, events and images related to “EVIDENT” that can jeopardize
it.
- Do not use any “EVIDENT” identifications, for example clothing, caps, etc., in situations that
jeopardize the company’s image.
- Do not expose images, information or opinions of employees or stakeholders without their authorization
in “EVIDENT”’s environments or activities related to “EVIDENT”.
Property
We use our property in a responsible and efficient manner in order to guarantee its preservation.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Ensure the good use and conservation of the property so that losses, damages or waste will not occur.
- Respect intellectual property whether they are protected or not by copyright, patents or trademarks,
such as drawings, designs, spreadsheets, production methods, etc.
- Do not use “EVIDENT”’s property and name for personal purposes or to benefit third parties.
- Report any cases of theft, robbery, fraud or non-authorized taking of “EVIDENT”’s property.
Corruption and money Laundering
We condemn any corruption practice, as well as the offer and receipt of undue advantages of any kind when
conducting business.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Do not accept or request any undue advantages, such as gifts, benefits or bribes, for your own benefit
or for “EVIDENT”. It is allowed to give or receive corporate gifts to promote the brand represented by the
person offering them, without the connotation of exercising influence on the judgment or decisions of
those who received them and provided that they can be publicly revealed without causing embarrassment to
“EVIDENT” or to the person that received it.
- Do not promise, offer or give, direct or indirectly, undue advantages to any public or private agents or
any third parties related to these agents.
- Do not participate or tolerate money laundering and do not fund, pay, sponsor or in any other way help
the practice of wrongful acts.
- Do not impede or hinder, at any performance level, any inspection or investigation of public agents,
offices or legal entities.
Work relations and human rights
- We value the employees by means of participative management, by creating equal opportunities for personal
and professional development, appropriate remuneration and hours of work qualification, recognition of good
performance and benefits. We permanently invest in safe and healthy environments with respectful
relationships as part of our commitment to Human Rights.
Performance and qualification
We encourage the employees’ self-development and ensure that the investments in qualification are made in a fair and strategically effective manner by evaluating the core and management competences of our employees.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- The employees must employ the knowledge and skills necessary for the good performance of their function and their interpersonal relationship.
- The employees must take advantage of the opportunities provided by “EVIDENT” for his/ her development.
- The executives and managers must evaluate and guide their employees individually and provide information that promotes their personal and professional development.
- The executives and managers must evaluate and guide their employees individually and provide information that promotes their personal and professional development.
Discrimination
We respect the diversity and do not accept discrimination, prejudice or favoritism of any kind, based on ethnic group, religion, culture, age, gender, political conviction, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or physical/ intellectual condition.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Keep relationships within the highest standard of human and professional respect, regardless of the position one holds, the function one performs and one’s length of service at the company.
- In the processes of recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, promotion, remuneration and dismissal, people must be evaluated impartially, free from favoritism and based on technical criteria, considering the requirements of the position.
Violence
We do not accept any kind of expression of violence, whether in the work environment, or in any other activities related to “EVIDENT”.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
Moral or sexual harassment
We do not accept any form of moral or sexual harassment.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Do not use the job, function, position or influence to harass, obtain personal benefits or any kind of advantage for oneself or other people.
- Refrain from any conduct that may expose someone to humiliating or embarrassing situations, or any and all abusive behavior that may harm the personality, dignity, or physical and mental integrity of the employees or others stakeholders.
- Refrain from any explicit conduct or unwanted innuendos of a sexual nature.
- Executives, managers and supervisors must be attentive to restrain any situation of moral or sexual harassment involving “EVIDENT” employees or others stakeholders.
Use of drugs and alcoholic beverages
We do not accept the carrying and use of illegal drugs and the consumption of alcohol, considering the potential harm to the capacity to perform the work and the risk to health and safety in the work environment.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
Do not distribute, carry or consume either alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on “EVIDENT”’s premises or during the working hours, or so that it may compromise one’s conduct or professional performance.
Do not access or remain on “EVIDENT”’s premises when under effect of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverage.
Conflict of interest
We do not accept that employees, managers and executives take part in any off site activity or perform activities that conflict with “EVIDENT”’s interests or jeopardize their performance.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Do not perform external activities, whether remunerated or not, which may have any conflict with “EVIDENT’s interests or than can cause physical wear or emotional distress that may jeopardize our conduct or professional performance. For further clarifications, the employee must refer to he immediate manager.
- Do not trade products or services on “EVIDENT”’s premises or while in “EVIDENT”’s service, whether during your working hours or not.
- Refrain from influencing or interfering in operational, technical or commercial decisions with suppliers, customers or any other stakeholders in which the employee, manager and executive, or anyone in their family or social life can influence the impartiality of the decision-making.
- If there is a conflict of interest by part of any employee, manager, executive or shareholder, they must immediately report their professional or private conflict of interest. Nevertheless, anyone else who is aware of the fact can do it instead. As soon as such conflict of interest is characterized, the person involved must stay away, even physically, from discussions and deliberations.
Occupational safety and health
We value a safe and healthy work environment.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Provide the employees with a safe and accessible environment to perform their activities.
- Perform your activities and processes safely.
- Identify and report activities out of the health and safety standards.
- Comply with the occupational health and safety policies, standards and procedures.
Child and adolescent sexual abuse and exploitation
We repudiate any form of child and adolescent sexual abuse or exploitation, and we do not tolerate the omission of these practices by anyone.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Report any indication or occurrence of child and adolescent sexual abuse or exploitation.
Customers
We add value to our customers by supplying efficient, sustainable and quality products and services.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Treat all customers equally, with respect, attention, pro-activity and diligence when supporting them to fulfill their needs.
Suppliers and independent contractors
We consider our suppliers and independent contractors as our business partners to achieve sustainable development, treating them equally, without any favoritism and observing the principles of free competition.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Select suppliers and independent contractors which optimize the cost effectiveness, based on impartial technical and commercial criteria, on their ethical and social-environmental responsibility posture and on the compliance with the legislation and with the “EVIDENT” Code of Ethics for Suppliers.
Political-party activities
We respect the freedom of participation in the political-party process in the exercise of one’s citizenship, according to the legislation in force.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Any political-party initiative must take place outside the working hours and without using “EVIDENT”’s resources, premises or name.
Public Authorities
We keep relationship with the public authorities observing the good practices of corporate governance.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
- Maintain ethical, transparent and cooperative relations with public authorities, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Environment
We act to avoid or minimize the environmental impact of our products and production process, exercising a sustainable economic activity.
Among the expected conducts, we highlight :
At minimum, comply with the applicable environmental legislation.
Appropriately employ resources that will not harm the health or the environment.
