Business partners

In its relationships with business partners, HHLA strives for integrity, fairness, responsibility and sustainability. In order to minimise the risks that may occur at the start of, and during, a business relationship, HHLA implements a Group-wide business partner screening system. The system facilitates the recurring risk-based analysis and assessment of business relationships and possible measures to reduce risks. Purchasing and materials management

In particular, HHLA expects its suppliers to subscribe to a company policy in line with the above values and to comply with all applicable laws. In this context, HHLA has launched a Group-wide Supplier Code of Conduct that summarises the main principles of behaviour.