Code of Ethics

The purpose and aim of this Code is to set out the ethical standards of the PROFINIT Group.

The PROFINIT Group encompasses the following companies:

  • Profinit EU, s.r.o., Tychonova 270/2, Hradčany, 160 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic, Company ID: 044 34 081
  • Profinit Slovakia, s.r.o., Kukuričná 163/1, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Company ID: 36 617 521
  • Profinit DE GmbH, Ballindamm 8, DE-20095 Hamburg, HRB178039

This Code of Ethics (“Code”) of the PROFINIT Group establishes the basic principles of ethical conduct of the PROFINIT Group (also referred to as the “Company” or “Companies”) in relation to employees, external collaborators, business partners and other persons with whom the Group comes into contact.

This Code helps us make the right decisions and act in keeping with the Company’s values.

PROFINIT consistently keeps current on compliance with legal requirements—laws, decrees and regulations—as well as maintaining ethical standards based on decent and honest conduct, openness, transparency, integrity and responsibility.

The primary responsibility for the implementation and fulfillment of the Code lies with the members of the statutory bodies and senior employees of the PROFINIT Group.

The purpose of the Code is to prevent illegal activities and penal liability of the Company.

Employees and outside contractors of any PROFINIT company will:

  • Act in line with the principles of law and fairness based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law, act in the spirit of the inviolable values ​​​​of freedom, equality and human dignity
  • Respect moral principles and tenets, observe this Code and the fundamental rules of decent conduct
  • Respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, among which are the right to life and health, the inviolability of the person and his or her privacy, the right to preserve human dignity, personal honor and good reputation, freedom of thought, conscience, religion and expression. They seek to prevent actions that would violate these rights and freedoms
  • Respect the principles of collegiality and cooperation
  • Refuse discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, nationality, ideology, religious affiliation, faith, worldview, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, language, social origin or financial circumstances. The employee or contractor shall treat everyone with respect and adhere to the principles of equal access and equal opportunities. He or she shall reject any form of sexual harassment
  • If they encounter unethical behavior, which cannot be tolerated as such, bring about  appropriate consequences and try to make amends within the framework of good morals. Meanwhile they systematically strive to prevent such behavior
  • Honor the Company and refrain from doing anything that could damage its good name. They are aware that they represent PROFINIT through their appearance, behavior and actions
  • Exercise due care of PROFINIT’s property, use it properly and prevent damage to this property. They shall refrain from using the property or abusing their position for private gain or for their own benefit or that of third parties. They shall not accept gifts or other benefits if doing so would be unethical
  • Strive to avoid conflicts of interest to the greatest possible extent and, if such a situation arises, report it in an appropriate manner
  • Be prohibited from requesting gifts for themselves or others in connection with the performance of work or the provision of services, nor will they accept any gifts that could affect the proper performance of work or the provision of services. Mere social services or services provided on social or other annual occasions will not be considered gifts, if they are proportionate to their purpose and value. Small advertising and promotional items are also not considered to be gifts
  • If they anticipate a transaction with a risk of corruption or fraud or a transaction with elements of lobbying, conduct it in the presence of at least one of their colleagues
  • Acknowledge that it is prohibited to provide sponsorships that are specifically tied to any business opportunity in the public or private sector

Ethics Line

If an employee or external collaborator has reasonable suspicion an action is corrupt or grossly damaging to the reputation of the PROFINIT Group, the employee or external collaborator should report this action to the e-mail: kodex@profinit.eu. However, null, unfounded, unsubstantiated or even defamatory and false allegations with the aim of personally harming someone are prohibited. The whistleblower is fully responsible for such claims and, given that they violate trust and work or business relationships and ultimately contradict the Code of Ethics, they may be sanctioned.

Employees and external collaborators shall comply with the ethics rules, actively support ethical conduct and participate in creating an anti-corruption environment. They are aware that the failure of an individual has an impact on the Company as a whole and shall therefore set an example for others. If an employee or external collaborator rightfully points out unethical conduct, they shall not be disadvantaged by doing so. Respecting the ethical rules is a matter of the employee’s or external collaborator’s professional honor. Violation of the ethical rules constitutes a breach of work discipline and the employment contract.

The aim of the Code of Ethics is not only its application within the PROFINIT Group, but also to support the anti-corruption agenda and honest business in the public and private business sectors in the Czech Republic.