Responsible Sourcing and "Ethical Purchasing"

Ethical principles in corporate management and procurement policies have become increasingly important in recent years u2013 a development that we at HST are particularly pleased about! Fair treatment of business partners and employees, environmentally friendly production, and the responsible use of raw materials have received the utmost attention at HST since the company was founded.

For this reason, an ethically responsible procurement policy is also very important to us. For us, ethical purchasing and trade mean recognizing our responsibility for maintaining decent working conditions and safeguarding fundamental human rights within our own company as well as in every link of our supply chain. In doing so, our responsibility is derived from the effects of our business policy regarding delivery dates, pricing, contract awarding and processing, and working conditions along the entire supply chain.

Instead of a short-term focus of our company solely on quarterly sales and profit figures, without regard for people and nature, we consciously rely on our social and ecological responsibility as a cornerstone of long-term economic success. In accordance with our corporate mission statement, our relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers will continue to be characterized by esteem, respect, and a sense of responsibility in the future. Our actions are guided by sustainability rooted in generational thinking.