Our vision and values

We raise the standard of care for our world.

We understand the enormous impact our actions can have on the environment, the people we work with and the communities we operate in. So we take our responsibility towards future generations seriously. Sustainability is not just another box we check on our Corporate Social Responsibility list, it's an integral part of our who we are. It is our business. That's why we're committed not only to improving our own performance, but we’re also encouraging our partners throughout the value chain – from suppliers to customers – to join us on this journey.

Our owner's vision for Beckers guides us:

I want Beckers to set the standards in our industry segments, to leverage our outstanding customer relationships, to secure a leading innovative edge and foster a culture always striving for the best solutions for our customers, our company and society at large.

 

Jenny Lindén Urnes, Lindéngruppen AB Owner

Making coatings a force for good at every touchpoint.

We believe that as a company, it's our responsibility to be a force for good in the world. We live in challenging times ­– from climate change to social inequality to increasing political instability. We cannot leave these challenges for someone else to deal with. We need to step up and meet them head-on with steadfast determination and a definite action plan. By being a force for good, we can make a difference.

Our values represent the foundation for all guiding principles shaping Beckers’ culture. They allow us to determine what guides our priorities, actions and behaviour within the organization; they are long-term and define the character of the company.

Beckers’ core values are:

At Beckers, we also share a common culture that creates the foundation of our strategy.

Our culture means for us:

• Providing sustainable solutions for our customers that create value
• Acting as a true team towards our shared goals
• Building on our history to ensure continued success
• Being guided by the moral compass of a responsible company

The key ethical principles that guide us in our daily business are described in our Code of Conduct, which applies at all levels within our company. It includes respect for human rights, labor standards, environmental standards and anti-corruption, as defined in the United Nations Global Compact.

Appendixes to the Beckers Code of Conduct:

• UN Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
• Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Children's Rights and Business Principles
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The Core ILO Conventions
• The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Beckers Group Code of Conduct covers the following key parts:

• Legal Compliance
• Human Rights
• Accounting and Reporting
• Business Ethics
• Conflicts of Interest, Gifts and Bribes
• Confidentiality
• Data Privacy
• Workplace Practices
• Environment
• Community Involvement
• Suppliers
• Compliance and Reporting of Misconduct

UK Modern Slavery Statement

For more information, please download the Beckers UK Modern Slavery statement.

Compliance and Reporting Misconduct

Our policy is to support open and fair discussion of issues and concerns. Our employees are encouraged and expected to report any incidents of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with our Code of Conduct. We have established several “whistle blowing” channels to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of those reporting.
The internal and external reporting channels are shown below:

Internal Contacts:

Olivier Laune, Chief Financial Officer and Compliance Officer
[email protected] 
+33 4 82 25 03 49
Beckers Group
63 Quai Charles de Gaulle
69006 Lyon
France

Elise Martello, General Counsel
[email protected]
+49 3 07 70 19 07 24
Beckers Group
Kurfürstendamm 57
10707 Berlin
Germany

For those who prefer to submit an anonymous report to an independent contact point, you are encouraged to use the local telephone hotlines or online web portal provided by independent provider, EthicsPoint. This externally hosted web portal, including a full list of local telephone hotlines, can be accessed by using the following link: 

www.beckers-group.ethicspoint.com 

Additional External Contact: 

Ragnar Lindqvist
+46 42 489 22 17
[email protected]
Ragnar Lindqvist Advokat AB
Södra Storgatan 7
Helsingborg
Sweden