Philosophy and Policies

Our identity

• We are the subsidiary in United Arab Emirates of an independent Swiss corporation with Subsidiary companies throughout the world.
• We concentrate our activities on specific chemical and technical systems and products for the construction industry and for industry in general.
• We apply high ethical standards to our work.

Our goals

• We seek to achieve an ever-increasing cash flow in our companies and an attractive return on our capital.
• We offer our employees the opportunity to earn personal and social esteem in their occupation.
• We aim to be useful partners for society.

Our methods

• We design our management and company structures to be simple and transparent.
• We align all our operational activities with strategic goals.
• We strengthen and supplement our successful market positions using innovations which we implement both rapidly and on a global basis.

Employees

Aim: To create a working atmosphere in which innovation, performance and mutual respect can develop.

a) Every employee is entitled to
• A clear definition of their job description defining responsibility and authority, as well as his/her position within the organisation.
• An open performance evaluation conducted periodically with the superior.
• a compensation relating to performance and responsibility, which are in line with national levels.
• A career according to individual professional and personal skills.
Discrimination is not tolerated.
• The confidentiality of his or her personal data.
b) We expect from our employees
• A careful execution of their duties observing high ethical standards as well as laws and regulations.
• Teamwork with colleagues, superiors and subordinates in a fair manner.
• An appropriate conduct when dealing with customers, suppliers, authorities and the public.
• to safeguard the interests of Sika; in particular to protect any trade secrets of Sika, to avoid any activities competing with Sika and to renounce any unjustified personal advantages.
c) The active participation and contribution of all employees to company improvements is strongly encouraged.
d) The implementation of the Employee Policy is the responsibility of every superior.

Ethics

Aim:Our conduct vis-à-vis customers, suppliers, competitors, authorities and the public is governed by high ethical standards. We act in compliance with the laws and regulations.

a) We do not compromise on integrity.
b) Our conduct in the market is performance-oriented and fair. We will not co-operate with competitors on prices, quantities or markets.We will not abuse a dominant position. Statements about competitors are true and objective.
c) We do not engage in either active or passive corruption.
d)We will implement measures to ensure the compliance with these policies.