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OUR VALUES<\/span>

Our commitment to responsible sourcing
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IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. is a family-run business.
Our site is located in 2282 Markgrafneusiedl, Sonnenblumenweg 1 and we employ 45 personnel.
IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. is a producer of electroplating baths. Our customers come from a wide variety of sectors, such as the jewellery, automotive and electronic industries. As an electroplating-company with 60 years of experience, we offer a wide range of precious metal electrolytes for sophisticated technical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The RJC is a standards-setting organisation established to advance responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices throughout the gold, silver, platinum group metals, diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery supply chain.
The RJC has developed a benchmark standard for the jewellery supply chain and credible mechanisms for verifying responsible business practices through third-party auditing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Responsible Jewellery Council Politik.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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CoC \u2013 Chain of Custody<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In an era where ethical and sustainable practices are increasingly prioritized, the jewellery industry is no exception. Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Chain of Custody certification ensures that from the initial sourcing of raw materials to the final product, every step adheres to the highest ethical standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RJC – Certificate CHAIN OF CUSTODY.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CoP \u2013 Code of Practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As an RJC certified member, we commit to operating our business in accordance with the RJC Code of Practices. We commit to integrating ethical, human rights, social and environmental considerations into our day-to-day operations, business planning activities and decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RJC <\/strong>– Certificate <\/strong> CODE OF PRACTICES.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Compliance with Due Diligence Obligations in the Supply Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

IWG \u2013 Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. gives top priority to ethical practices in the sourcing of its materials. We take significant steps to ensure that our precious metals sourcing does not involve CAHRA\u2019s (Conflict Affected and High RIsk Areas). Our commitment to responsible sourcing is absolute and we guarantee our dedication to ethical practices in every aspect of our sourcing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Code of Conduct for Suppliers.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Supply Chain Due Diligence Report 2024.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Supply Chain Policy from Conflict Affected and High Risk Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. , we are committed to conducting our business responsibly in line with the principles and values of our Code of Conduct >> Code of Conduct.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ethical approach includes taking all possible measures to ensure that the materials we use in our products are sourced from businesses that follow the law, respect the human rights, the rights rights of workers and the communities in which they operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. implements this policy on responsible sourcing throughout our supply chain of gold, silver, and platinum group metals (PGMs), that is intended to affirm our commitment to respect human rights, avoid contributing to finance conflicts and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and national and international conventions, relevant UN sanctions and resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy minerals from conflict affected areas.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Code of Conduct Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Compliance with our business principles is a natural part of our daily work: unconditional respect for accepted ethical principles, such as respect for human rights, respect for the different cultural backgrounds of our staff and business partners and the strict adherence to existing laws. We conduct regular training and compliance training for our employees. We conduct regular training and compliance training for our employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. Code of Business Principles.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Grievance Mechanism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We inform you that IWG Ing. W. Garh\u00f6fer Ges.m.b.H. has established a confidential communication channel in order to collect suggestions, concerns, requests and information, even anonymously, regarding any internal or external practice or action that may cause dangers to human rights or raise ethical concerns. This channel is structured and equipped with specific systems to collect and manage reports and information, even in anonymous form, relating to critical issues, risk situations or discrepancies concerning ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN involving GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM GROUP METALS FROM AREAS OF CONFLICT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interested parties can communicate these issues through the following methods:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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