Code of Conduct :: KN Helicopters

KN Helicopters’ code of conduct emphasizes our commitment to ethical practices, environmental protection and community support. Our code of conduct applies to all personnel in KN, our contractors/sub-contractors, business relations and partners.

In KN Helicopters’ code of conduct we are committed:

Legal compliance

to comply with the laws of the applicable legal systems, i.e. to meet relevant national legal requirements, applicable in the countries where we conduct business.

Prohibition of corruption and bribery

We tolerate no form of and no engagement directly or indirectly in any form of corruption or bribery and not to grant, offer or promise anything of value to a government official or to a counterparty in the private sector to influence official action or obtain an improper advantage.

Respect for the basic human rights of employees

to promote equal opportunities for and treatment of employees irrespective of skin color, race nationality, social background, disabilities, sexual orientation, political or religious conviction, sex, or age.
to respect the personal dignity, privacy, and rights of everyone.
to refuse to employ or make anyone work against his will.
to refuse to tolerate any unacceptable treatment of employees such as mental cruelty sexual harassment or discrimination.
to provide fair remuneration and to guarantee the applicable national statutory minimum wage.
to prohibit behavior including gestures, language and physical contact that is sexual, coercive, threatening, abusive or exploitative.
to comply with the maximum number of working hours laid down in the applicable laws.
to recognize as far as legally possible the right of free association of employees and to neither favor nor discriminate against members of employee organizations or trade unions.
to meet internationally recognized human rights.

Prohibition of child labor

to employ no workers under the age of 15 or in those countries subject to the developing country exception of the ILO Convention 138 to employ no workers under the age of 14.

Environmental protection

to act in accordance with the applicable statutory and international standards regarding environmental protection.
to minimize environmental pollution and make continuous improvements in environmental protection.
to set up or use a reasonable environmental management system.

Responsibility of supply chain

to use reasonable efforts to promote among suppliers’ compliance with this Code of Conduct.
to comply with the principles of non-discrimination with regards to supplier selection and treatment.

Conflict Minerals

to take reasonable efforts to avoid in products, the use of raw materials which directly or indirectly finance armed groups who violate human rights.

Fair competition, anti-trust laws and intellectual property rights

to act in accordance with national and international competition, laws and not to participate in price fixing, market or customer allocation, market sharing or bid rigging with competitors.
to respect the intellectual property rights of others.

Health and safety of employees

to take responsibility for the health and safety of employees.
to control hazards and take the best reasonably possible precautionary measures against accidents and occupational diseases.
to provide training and ensure that employees are educated in health and safety issues.
to set up or use a reasonable occupational health & safety management system.

CODE OF CONDUCT