Principles of social responsibility

STIHL operates on a sustained basis in the interest of the company, its staff and the community in equal measure. The Group recognises its responsibility as part of society in all the regions in which it operates. STIHL respects the cultural, social, political and legal diversity of societies and nations. The STIHL Group abides by the laws and regulations applicable in individual countries and harmonizes commercial goals with the demands detailed below. These principles are part of STIHL's corporate culture. The employees of the entire STIHL Group conduct themselves accordingly. We expect our business partners to adhere to similar principles.

STIHL observes compliance with the internationally proclaimed human rights.

STIHL embraces the principles of the social market economy and competition, recognizes employees' freedom of association, rejects any form of forced labor or child labor, guarantees equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment, undertakes to maintain – and constantly and purposefully to improve – a high level of safety and health at work, and promotes the integration of physically and mentally handicapped persons.

STIHL is opposed to corruption, including extortion and bribery.

signed Dr Nikolas Stihl (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of STIHL AG)

signed Dr. Bertram Kandziora (Chairman of the Executive Board of STIHL AG)