JOKISCH - CORPORATE PRINCIPLES
A.P.A. Holding GmbH (A.P.A.) acts as the management and holding company its operational
units Jokisch GmbH in Oerlinghausen and RHOBA-Chemie GmbH in Bielefeld.
Since its foundation in 1961, Jokisch GmbH has become one of the top addresses for
technical chemical products and their application in the metalworking industry.
In addition to cooling lubricants, metalworking oils, anti- corrosion and anti-spatter-products,
the portfolio also includes services such as individual filling, intelligent fluid management and machine cleaning.
Our customer promise is GENIAL. EINFACH. REIBUNGSLOS.
For more than 25 years, RHOBA-Chemie has been developing and distributing high-quality
chemical special products for a wide range of applications in the industry and aviation segments.
We supply a complete portfolio for exterior and interior cleaning to well-known airlines and
service providers.In industry, we provide surface treatment and water treatment products,
cleaners for companies in mechanical engineering, furniture, and kitchen manufacturing,
as well as the painting and automotive industries. Services such as intelligent fluid management,
machine cleaning, contract manufacturing and individual filling round off our customer offering.
Our customer promise is SCHNELL. FLEXIBEL. CLEVER.
The A.P.A. Group pursues the goal of conducting its business
efficiently, responsibly, and profitably in all areas of corporate activity.
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units Jokisch GmbH in Oerlinghausen and RHOBA-Chemie GmbH in Bielefeld.
Since its foundation in 1961, Jokisch GmbH has become one of the top addresses for
technical chemical products and their application in the metalworking industry.
In addition to cooling lubricants, metalworking oils, anti- corrosion and anti-spatter-products,
the portfolio also includes services such as individual filling, intelligent fluid management and machine cleaning.
Our customer promise is GENIAL. EINFACH. REIBUNGSLOS.
For more than 25 years, RHOBA-Chemie has been developing and distributing high-quality
chemical special products for a wide range of applications in the industry and aviation segments.
We supply a complete portfolio for exterior and interior cleaning to well-known airlines and
service providers.In industry, we provide surface treatment and water treatment products,
cleaners for companies in mechanical engineering, furniture, and kitchen manufacturing,
as well as the painting and automotive industries. Services such as intelligent fluid management,
machine cleaning, contract manufacturing and individual filling round off our customer offering.
Our customer promise is SCHNELL. FLEXIBEL. CLEVER.
The A.P.A. Group pursues the goal of conducting its business
efficiently, responsibly, and profitably in all areas of corporate activity.
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OUR VALUES
RESPECT AND CONSIDERATION
Mutual respect, courtesy and esteem are central to our dealings with people,
whether with our customers and partners or our employees.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
Our actions are determined by honesty and openness with business partners and with our employees.
Consistent compliance with regulations and laws is a matter of course for us.
Our customers and business partners have confidence in our standardised processes and our actions.
Mutual respect, courtesy and esteem are central to our dealings with people,
whether with our customers and partners or our employees.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
Our actions are determined by honesty and openness with business partners and with our employees.
Consistent compliance with regulations and laws is a matter of course for us.
Our customers and business partners have confidence in our standardised processes and our actions.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Balancing short- and long-term interests as well as the interaction of economic,
environmental, and social considerations in our business relationships means sustainable
development for us.
The A.P.A. companies are guided by the ISO guidelines and the sustainability
guidelines of the chemical industry in Germany. We are co-signatories of the Responsible
Care Initiative. In the defined areas of responsibility of the A.P.A. companies, we have committed
our management to constantly balance priorities against these guidelines and to make decisions
based on these assessments.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
a. TOWARDS THE OWNERS;MERN
We aim to achieve a long-term return on investment that
is competitive with other companies in the industry and to
preserve the owners' capital.
B. TOWARDS OUR CUSTOMERS
We aim to attract and retain customers by developing and
offering services and products that meet their expectations
and needs in terms of price, quality, safety, and environmental
impact. To do this, we use our experience, our technological,
environmental, and commercial knowledge.
C. TOWARDS OUR EMPLOYEES
We respect the personal rights of our employees. We want to offer
our employees good and safe working conditions and competitive terms and conditions.
We encourage talent, initiative, and team spirit.
We guarantee equal opportunities and create an environment for our employees
in which their individual skills and talents can be developed.
We involve staff in the planning and design of work and create communication
channels to raise any concerns openly and honestly. Our economic success depends on the
committed efforts of all our employees.
d. TOWARDS OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
We strive to establish mutually beneficial business relationships with
contractors and suppliers that proactively support the implementation of the
A.P.A. Corporate Principles or promote similar guidelines.
E. TOWARDS SOCIETY
We conduct our business activities as a responsible member of society.
A.P.A. companies comply with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
We support fundamental human rights. We consider health,
safety and environmental aspects and requirements.
We aim to achieve a long-term return on investment that
is competitive with other companies in the industry and to
preserve the owners' capital.
B. TOWARDS OUR CUSTOMERS
We aim to attract and retain customers by developing and
offering services and products that meet their expectations
and needs in terms of price, quality, safety, and environmental
impact. To do this, we use our experience, our technological,
environmental, and commercial knowledge.
C. TOWARDS OUR EMPLOYEES
We respect the personal rights of our employees. We want to offer
our employees good and safe working conditions and competitive terms and conditions.
We encourage talent, initiative, and team spirit.
We guarantee equal opportunities and create an environment for our employees
in which their individual skills and talents can be developed.
We involve staff in the planning and design of work and create communication
channels to raise any concerns openly and honestly. Our economic success depends on the
committed efforts of all our employees.
d. TOWARDS OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
We strive to establish mutually beneficial business relationships with
contractors and suppliers that proactively support the implementation of the
A.P.A. Corporate Principles or promote similar guidelines.
E. TOWARDS SOCIETY
We conduct our business activities as a responsible member of society.
A.P.A. companies comply with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
We support fundamental human rights. We consider health,
safety and environmental aspects and requirements.
CORPORATE PRINCIPLES
PRINCIPLE 1
ECONOMY
Long-term profitability is an essential prerequisite for achieving our business
objectives as well as continuous growth. Profitability describes the efficiency of
our business activity and the value that customers place on the products and services
of the A.P.A. Group's operating units. Profitability provides the necessary operational
resources for continued investment. Only with this can we meet future demand for our
products and services for the benefit of consumers. Without profits and a strong financial
base, it is not possible to meet our commitments.
When deciding on investments or divestments of assets, we include sustainable economic,
social, and environmental development as well as a risk assessment of the investment.
Together with our business partners, we aim to make the value chain more sustainable -
as well as - continuously improve our performance in health, safety, and environmental
protection - especially regarding human rights and production safety.
PRINCIPLE 2
COMPETITION
A.P.A. companies support free competition. Within the framework of existing competition
law, we are committed to competing fairly and responsibly in the marketplace. We will
not prevent others from competing fully with us.
PRINCIPLE 3
BUSINESS INTEGRITY
In business activities, A.P.A. companies insist on integrity, honesty, and fairness.
We expect the same from our business partners. We do not tolerate soliciting or accepting,
directly or indirectly offering, or granting benefits of any kind. Bribes must not be paid.
Employees are required to avoid conflicts of interest between their personal affairs and
the duties they perform for the company. Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
to the employer. Business transactions on behalf of any of the A.P.A. Company's operating
entities shall be fully and accurately accounted for in the Company's books in accordance
with applicable regulations. They shall be subject to disclosure and audit.
PRINCIPLE 4
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
We pursue the economic objectives of A.P.A. companies within the framework of the respective
national laws and in a socially responsible manner.
A.P.A. companies do not make financial contributions to organisations, political parties,
or their representatives. A.P.A. companies do not engage in party politics.
However, A.P.A. companies have the duty and the right to make clear to local
governments their position on matters affecting themselves, their employees,
customers, owners, or the local community.
PRINCIPLE 5
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
We give the highest priority to the protection of human life in all our actions.
We take a systematic approach to continuous improvement in the areas of
health, safety, and environmental management.
All major business activities are treated by the A.P.A. companies with this in mind.
They set standards, set targets for improvement, measure, evaluate
their performance. We are constantly looking for ways to reduce the negative environmental
impact of our products, services, and operations.
The A.P.A. companies act according to the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
CSR is understood to mean, among other things, conscientious entrepreneurial action,
considering environmental aspects, the responsible treatment of employees and
social responsibility. For A.P.A. companies, sustainability is a commitment to the
environment and society for present and future generations.
PRINCIPLE 6
LOCAL COMMUNITY
A.P.A. companies strive to maintain and continuously improve good neighbourly relations.
We consider the social impact of our business activities and work with others to enhance the
benefits to the local community as well as to avoid any negative impacts of our activities.
PRINCIPLE 7
COMMUNICATION AND DIALOGUE
A.P.A. companies value regular dialogue with business partners and stakeholders.
This requires active listening and honest and responsible responses. We are prepared
to make relevant information or our findings available to anyone with a legitimate interest
if discretion and confidentiality do not prevent this.
PRINCIPLE 8
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
It is natural for us to comply with applicable laws and regulations in each country we
operate in.
The A.P.A. Group's Corporate Principles apply to all business activities and
govern all our conduct. Management ensures that all employees are aware of the wording
and meaning of these Corporate Business Principles and behave accordingly.
Management is also responsible for establishing secure and confidential channels of
communication to raise issues and cases of non-compliance. Conversely, it is the responsibility
of each employee to report suspected violations of the Corporate Business Principles to the
A.P.A. Group companies.
These Corporate Business Principles form the basis of our business activities.
Adherence to them is critical to our continued success.
ECONOMY
Long-term profitability is an essential prerequisite for achieving our business
objectives as well as continuous growth. Profitability describes the efficiency of
our business activity and the value that customers place on the products and services
of the A.P.A. Group's operating units. Profitability provides the necessary operational
resources for continued investment. Only with this can we meet future demand for our
products and services for the benefit of consumers. Without profits and a strong financial
base, it is not possible to meet our commitments.
When deciding on investments or divestments of assets, we include sustainable economic,
social, and environmental development as well as a risk assessment of the investment.
Together with our business partners, we aim to make the value chain more sustainable -
as well as - continuously improve our performance in health, safety, and environmental
protection - especially regarding human rights and production safety.
PRINCIPLE 2
COMPETITION
A.P.A. companies support free competition. Within the framework of existing competition
law, we are committed to competing fairly and responsibly in the marketplace. We will
not prevent others from competing fully with us.
PRINCIPLE 3
BUSINESS INTEGRITY
In business activities, A.P.A. companies insist on integrity, honesty, and fairness.
We expect the same from our business partners. We do not tolerate soliciting or accepting,
directly or indirectly offering, or granting benefits of any kind. Bribes must not be paid.
Employees are required to avoid conflicts of interest between their personal affairs and
the duties they perform for the company. Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
to the employer. Business transactions on behalf of any of the A.P.A. Company's operating
entities shall be fully and accurately accounted for in the Company's books in accordance
with applicable regulations. They shall be subject to disclosure and audit.
PRINCIPLE 4
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
We pursue the economic objectives of A.P.A. companies within the framework of the respective
national laws and in a socially responsible manner.
A.P.A. companies do not make financial contributions to organisations, political parties,
or their representatives. A.P.A. companies do not engage in party politics.
However, A.P.A. companies have the duty and the right to make clear to local
governments their position on matters affecting themselves, their employees,
customers, owners, or the local community.
PRINCIPLE 5
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
We give the highest priority to the protection of human life in all our actions.
We take a systematic approach to continuous improvement in the areas of
health, safety, and environmental management.
All major business activities are treated by the A.P.A. companies with this in mind.
They set standards, set targets for improvement, measure, evaluate
their performance. We are constantly looking for ways to reduce the negative environmental
impact of our products, services, and operations.
The A.P.A. companies act according to the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
CSR is understood to mean, among other things, conscientious entrepreneurial action,
considering environmental aspects, the responsible treatment of employees and
social responsibility. For A.P.A. companies, sustainability is a commitment to the
environment and society for present and future generations.
PRINCIPLE 6
LOCAL COMMUNITY
A.P.A. companies strive to maintain and continuously improve good neighbourly relations.
We consider the social impact of our business activities and work with others to enhance the
benefits to the local community as well as to avoid any negative impacts of our activities.
PRINCIPLE 7
COMMUNICATION AND DIALOGUE
A.P.A. companies value regular dialogue with business partners and stakeholders.
This requires active listening and honest and responsible responses. We are prepared
to make relevant information or our findings available to anyone with a legitimate interest
if discretion and confidentiality do not prevent this.
PRINCIPLE 8
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
It is natural for us to comply with applicable laws and regulations in each country we
operate in.
The A.P.A. Group's Corporate Principles apply to all business activities and
govern all our conduct. Management ensures that all employees are aware of the wording
and meaning of these Corporate Business Principles and behave accordingly.
Management is also responsible for establishing secure and confidential channels of
communication to raise issues and cases of non-compliance. Conversely, it is the responsibility
of each employee to report suspected violations of the Corporate Business Principles to the
A.P.A. Group companies.
These Corporate Business Principles form the basis of our business activities.
Adherence to them is critical to our continued success.
