As a leading specialty chemicals company, Clariant not only restricts itself to the adherence of legal regulations, but also commits itself to important global initiatives. All of Clariant’s actions comply with the principles laid down in the Global Charter, the , the UN Global Compact, and the company's internal and .

All employees receive the Code of Conduct when they are hired and must agree to it when signing their contract of employment. So-called e-learnings are mandatory for all employees. Participation in these trainings, which cover different topics or themes of the Code of Conduct, is registered, and those who default are warned; a nonparticipant would be sanctioned. The Code is available in all relevant national languages. For details see .

Responsible care®

Responsible Care® refers to a worldwide initiative by the chemical industry to continuously improve its performance in the fields of environmental protection, health and safety. VIEW ENTIRE GLOSSARY

Global product strategy (GPS)

The Global Product Strategy aims to establish global product stewardship standards and practices for companies. The program, initiated by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), strives to ensure the safe handling of chemicals by reducing existing differences in risk assessment. VIEW ENTIRE GLOSSARY