Compliance

Compliance at House of Aura Limited: Aligning with Siemens Healthineers’ Policy

At House of Aura Limited, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethics in our operations. As part of this commitment, we align with Siemens Healthineers’ Policy Statement, which outlines our strategy for protecting human rights, fulfilling environmental obligations, and maintaining transparency and integrity throughout our business activities.

Business Partners and Suppliers: Our Commitment to Transparency

We recognize the importance of working with partners who share our commitment to transparency and integrity. Our network of partners includes sales agents, distributors, customs agents, consultants, and collaborators in joint ventures or consortia. To ensure that all our partners adhere to the same high standards as ours, we have established a rigorous due diligence process. This process includes thorough partner selection, continuous training, and ongoing monitoring of partner activities. Our internal Business Partner Tool is instrumental in implementing and enforcing these processes consistently across our organization.

Code of Conduct for Suppliers: Upholding Ethical Principles

Our dedication to being an integral part of national societies and economies across the countries we operate in necessitates a standardized approach to compliance. To achieve this, we have developed a comprehensive Code of Conduct for suppliers of Siemens Healthineers. This code is rooted in international principles, including the UN Global Compact and the International Labor Organization’s guidelines. It is also reflected in our Business Conduct Guidelines, which are binding for all Siemens Healthineers employees.

The key topics covered by our Code of Conduct for suppliers include:

1. Compliance with Applicable Laws: Ensuring adherence to the laws of the applicable legal system.

2. Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery: Prohibiting corruption and bribery in all business dealings.

3. Fair Competition, Anti-Trust Laws, and Intellectual Property Rights: Commitment to fair competition, compliance with anti-trust laws, and protection of intellectual property rights.

4. Conflict of Interest: Avoidance of conflicts of interest to maintain impartiality.

5. Human Rights and Labor Standards: Respect for the fundamental human rights of employees and the prohibition of child labor.

6. Employee Health and Safety: Ensuring the health and safety of employees in all work environments.

7. Environmental Protection: A commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.

8. Promotion of Code of Conduct: Encouraging the adoption of our Code of Conduct among suppliers in the supply chain and ensuring non-discrimination in supplier selection and treatment.

9. Responsible Minerals Sourcing: Ethical sourcing of minerals to support responsible business practices.

Reporting Misconduct: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability

We take reporting misconduct seriously and have established reliable channels for internal and external stakeholders to report any compliance violations. We are dedicated to protecting the identities of whistleblowers and thoroughly investigating all reports. Our reporting channels include:

1. Let Us Know Reporting System: A secure, 24/7 channel for reporting non-compliant or problematic actions, which can be done online, anonymously if desired, and in multiple languages.

2. The Siemens Healthineers Ombudswoman: An external ombudswoman from the Duesseldorf-based law firm HEUKING·VON COELLN. Employees and third parties can confidentially and anonymously confide in this impartial professional to report improper business practices.

At House of Aura Limited, we are committed to fostering a culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability. We align with Siemens Healthineers’ policy to ensure that our operations meet the highest ethical and legal standards, thus contributing to our mission of delivering quality healthcare solutions with integrity and responsibility.