1. Scope and Deviating Terms
   1.1 The following sales and delivery terms and conditions apply to all the sales activities of the Bachem Group of companies in the USA and Europe (“Bachem” hereinafter meaning any of the following: Bachem Americas, Inc., and Bachem AG as sellers and their customers (“Buyer”).
   1.2 In the event of a conflict between the following terms and conditions and different terms agreed by Bachem and Buyer in a signed written contract, the terms and conditions of the signed written contract shall prevail.
   1.3 Bachem may deliver products through another Bachem Group company than the one that received the order.
   1.4 These general terms and conditions constitute an offer to Buyers for the sale of all products by Bachem unless expressly deviated from in a signed individual agreement. Subject to the foregoing, Buyer’s acceptance of this offer is expressly limited to and conditional upon these terms and conditions. Deviating or additional terms from Buyer, whether communicated via Buyer’s purchase order, confirmation or otherwise (e.g. by attaching Buyer’s general purchasing conditions) are expressly rejected.

   2. Prices
   2.1 All prices are quoted by Bachem, in Swiss Francs (CHF), US Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR) exclusive of value-added tax (VAT), sales tax and other tariffs, legal duties or charges in the country of delivery. These will be invoiced separately if necessary. Inner and outer packaging is generally included.
   2.2 If prices in Bachem’s printed catalogs differ from those on the Bachem website (www.bachem.com), the website prices shall apply.
   2.3 Bachem reserves the right to apply surcharges for small quantity deliveries or for special shipment conditions (e.g., on ice or dry ice).
   2.4 Transport, freight, data logger, handling charges and similar fees are additionally payable by the Buyer.
   2.5 Bachem reserves the right to adjust the prices for products and services, for example due to increased procurement costs, changes in regulations, or other economic factors. If a price change occurs after order confirmation, the Buyer will be notified before shipment.
   2.6 Bachem reserves the right to charge additional fees for quality checks and storage on returned products.
   2.7 If a product can no longer be manufactured or the Buyer is in payment default, Bachem reserves the right not to deliver.

   3. Placement of Orders
   3.1 Orders may be placed via phone, fax, email, letter, online via Bachem’s website or as otherwise agreed in writing.
   3.2 Offers and orders are only legally binding if confirmed in writing by Bachem with an Order Confirmation containing a sales order number.
   3.3 Orders received by Bachem are binding for the Buyer unless rejected by Bachem.

   4. Delivery
   4.1 Delivery terms may vary by country. Products are deliverd according to the agreed Incoterms®.
   4.2 Subject to mandatory legal provisions, Bachem accepts no liability for damages due to delayed delivery.
   4.3 For Products manufactured specifically for a Buyer, the Buyer must provide a shipping address in time. If no address is provided within ten (10) business days after Bachem’s Product release, Bachem shall be free to deliver the Product to Bachem’s customer warehouse and invoice both Product, storage and applicable taxes or duties.

   5. Force Majeure
   5.1 Bachem is not liable for non-performance or delays due to causes beyond its reasonable control including acts of God or force majeure or similar events. These include, but are not limited, to operational disruptions, supplier shortfalls or failures, shortages of raw materials, power supplies and/or manpower, strikes, lockouts, transport issues, traffic disruptions, war, political unrest, terrorism, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, fire, floods, earthquakes or governmental actions.

   6. Warranty
   6.1 Bachem warrants that the products comply with the test results with the ones listed on the analytical result document (e.g. in form of an analytical data sheet or a certificate of analysis) of the lot in question. Bachem excludes any warranty for expressed or implied fitness of intended purpose or merchantability of the product, unless expressly agreed in writing. Any suggestions for the use, application or suitability of the products are not to be interpreted as a guarantee or warranty.
   6.2 The Buyer must inspect the product immediately for conformity in quality and quantity. Defects or incorrect deliveries must be notified to Bachem in writing within 8 days upon delivery of the product, including proof of non-conformity lot, order and invoice number. Otherwise, the product shall be deemed to be accepted by Buyer
   6.3 Buyer shall return defective products to Bachem solely upon Bachem’s written agreement and in accordance with Bachem’s instructions unless otherwise agreed.
   6.4 Bachem shall at Bachem’s discretion either (i) replace defective products or (ii) refund product price to Buyer.

   7. Use of Product
   7.1 Bachem expressly draws attention to the fact that, unless otherwise labeled, Bachem products are intended exclusively for laboratory and research purposes. Therefore, Bachem supplies such products only for the purposes of public research, experimental and teaching institutes, technical facilities and pertinent industrial enterprises. Any exceptions (e.g. GMP compliant active substances) are labeled accordingly by Bachem.
   7.2 Bachem expressly forbids the distribution of dangerous substances to private individuals. Bachem also draws attention to the fact that the absence of a hazard warning sign does not indicate that the respective product is harmless. Therefore, Bachem does not accept any liability for damage that could arise from the inappropriate handling of products or from any use in household applications or in humans and animals., nor does Bachem accept any liability for damages (to any property or person) that arise from any inappropriate handling or storage of the products.
   7.3 The Buyer is obliged to comply with all national or international laws and regulations, including but not limited to pharmaceutical, environmental, and safety related laws and regulations, to the extent that these are applicable to shipment, delivery, storage, trading, further processing or intended use.
   7.4 Information contained in catalogs, brochures, publications and other printed or electronic media is compiled to the best of Bachem’s knowledge. Bachem hereby disclaims any liability for printing or content errors.

   8. Reservation of Title
   8.1 Bachem reserves the title and ownership to the products until receipt of payment of purchase price in full.
   8.2 Bachem reserves the right to delay or cancel any outstanding purchase orders of Buyer in case Buyer fails to comply with the payment conditions of one or several purchase orders.

   9. Payment
   9.1 Buyer shall pay the purchase price as stated in the order confirmation only to the bank account named it the order confirmation.
   9.2 The terms of payment depend specifically on the country of delivery. Unless otherwise indicated by Bachem, Bachem’s invoices are payable within 30 days from the invoice date without deduction. Overdue accounts are subject to a 1.25% monthly service charge (15% annual, or the highest possible rate, according to applicable law).
   9.3 Discount deductions on invoices are not allowed. Reductions on Bachem’s invoices may not be made without a credit invoice or note and if made without a credit invoice or note shall be considered late or short payment.

   10. Intellectual Property Rights
   10.1 Bachem shall remain the sole owner of know-how and intellectual property rights, as well as all inventions and improvements related to the manufacturing (Bachem IP). Bachem grants the Buyer a royalty free, perpetual, irrevocable and world-wide non-exclusive license to use the Bachem IP to the extent necessary for the use of the products.
   10.2 The use of trademarks in offers does not provide for the use of such trademarks. Permission for such use must be obtained from Bachem in advance and in writing.
   10.3 Bachem excludes any warranty that the product does not violate third party intellectual property rights.
   10.4 Certain uses of a product may still be protected by patents and the Buyer agrees to comply with all applicable intellectual property laws and/or regulations.
   10.5 Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are sold for the development of patent protected drugs are offered only to the patent holders or solely for uses within the scope of any statute or law providing for an immunity, exemption, or exception to patent infringement (exempted uses), including 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1) in the US, and corresponding exceptions to patent infringement in other countries. The Buyer of such API agrees to engage only in exempted uses, and to comply with all applicable intellectual property laws and/or regulations.

   11. Liability and Indemnity
   11.1 The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Bachem against all claims, losses or damages in connection with the sale, delivery, import, export, regulatory activities and/or use of the products and related possible infringements of intellectual property rights.
   11.2 Bachem’s excludes any liability for indirect or consequential damages including loss of revenues, profits, use or business. Except as required by applicable law, Bachem’s liability in connection with a purchase order shall be limited to the value of such purchase order.

   12. Data Protection
   12.1 Bachem processes personal data solely for contract execution and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Data is shared only when legally required or necessary for fulfilling the contract, including sharing information between within the Bachem Group companies. The Buyer ensures that any transmitted data may be lawfully used by Bachem. Further details are available in Bachem’s privacy policy on its website.

   13. Electronic Communication
   13.1 The Buyer agrees that Bachem regularly uses electronic means (e.g. internet or e-mail) for communication with the Buyer or with third parties with whom Bachem corresponds in connection with the Buyer’s order. The transmission of information via electronic means involves certain security risks (e.g. computer viruses, Trojans, phishing, etc.). Buyer agrees that Bachem shall not be liable for (a) late or non-receipt of electronic communications or (b) information transmitted electronically or altered by unauthorized third parties or (c) disclosure of information to third parties if such disclosure occurred as a result of unauthorized and unnoticed interference with electronic communications by third parties.
   13.2 The Buyer undertakes to take reasonable measures to verify the authenticity of e-mails and electronic communications. If there is any doubt as to their authenticity, the Buyer shall contact Bachem to confirm the authenticity and shall not open any attachments or transmit any information or payments electronically until all concerns have been resolved. Furthermore, if Buyer is requested to transmit money using wire instructions or bank account information that is different from prior electronic transmittals of funds, Buyer shall confirm the authenticity of such new information. Clarification should be made by using our official telephone number.

   14. Applicable Laws and Venue
   14.1 For companies within the Bachem Group which have their place of business in the US, California law shall apply excluding the conflict of laws provisions and the Vienna Convention for Sales of Goods. The exclusive venue for any legal dispute shall be Torrance, California.
   14.2 For companies within the Bachem Group which have their place of business in Switzerland, Swiss law shall apply excluding the conflict of laws provisions and the Vienna Convention for Sales of Goods. The exclusive venue for any legal disputes shall be the ordinary courts of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

   15. Assignment and Severability
   15.1 Buyer shall not be entitled to assign a purchase order as a whole or in part to a third party without prior written consent of Bachem.
   15.2 Bachem shall be entitled to assign claims in connection with a purchase order to a third party without consent of Buyer.
   15.3 If a provision in these conditions of sale or a provision in the context of other agreements are or become legally unenforceable, only that provision shall become null and void and all remaining provisions shall remain enforceable and in effect.

Valid as of October, 2025

1. Scope

These General Conditions of Purchase apply to all types of purchase contracts or orders between BACHEM and suppliers of BACHEM, unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing. The Supplier’s general terms of delivery, whether differing from or complementing these General Conditions of Purchase, shall only apply as far as this is expressly accepted in writing by BACHEM. This also applies if the Supplier refers in its order confirmation to its general terms and conditions and BACHEM does not explicitly object.  Any implied inclusion of conflicting or deviating general terms and conditions is expressly excluded. Unconditional acceptance of order confirmations or deliveries and services or payment thereof does not indicate an acceptance of the general terms and conditions of the Supplier.

2. Orders

Orders are only binding when they are placed in writing by e-Mail on a BACHEM form and with an order number from the BACHEM purchasing department provided. Every order shall be confirmed by the Supplier within three (3) working days with all essential order information, in particular the order number, the exact name of the ordered goods and services, the quantity, the delivery date and prices in writing by e-Mail. A failure to confirm by the Supplier is considered acceptance of the order to the specified conditions. With the order confirmation or delivery of the ordered goods, the Supplier accepts these General Conditions of Purchase.

3. Changes of the scope of the order

Any changes to the agreed scope of delivery, product or product specifications are accepted only with the prior written consent of BACHEM. BACHEM has the right to request modifications to the subject matter and scope of the order during the execution of the order to the same terms and conditions as the original order. Should the Supplier incur any additional costs / savings or schedule changes, the Supplier shall notify BACHEM of this in writing within five (5) working days’ of BACHEM’s change request.

4. Delivery and delay

The delivery is due on the agreed date of delivery at the place of delivery. Delivery dates and delivery periods are binding and shall be adhered to by the Supplier. In the absence of such instructions, delivery is due within fourteen (14) days of the order date. If it becomes apparent that the Supplier is unable to meet agreed deadlines, the Supplier

shall inform the BACHEM purchasing department immediately (but in any case within two (2) working days) thereof in writing. Failure to comply with the agreed delivery dates entitles BACHEM to withdraw from the contract or order without liabilities towards the Supplier. BACHEM reserves the right to claim compensation for breach of contract by Supplier.

Quantities stipulated in the order shall be observed. Partial deliveries are only allowed upon prior consent of in writing and shall be clearly stated as such on the shipping documents. For weights, dimensions and quantities, subject to further verification, the values measured by the incoming goods inspection department at BACHEM are decisive. BACHEM reserves the right to make excess deliveries available to the Supplier against compensation of BACHEM’s expenditure in terms of time and effort. BACHEM reserves the right to carry out a quality review upon receipt of goods. The delivery is not considered as having been completed until such time as all documents and certificates that belong to the product or are mentioned in the order have been delivered.

5. Force majeure

Force majeure, business interruptions due to acts of God, labor disputes, measures induced by the public authorities, riots or other events beyond BACHEM’s reasonable control entitle BACHEM – without prejudice to other rights – to wholly or partly withdraw from the contract or order, insofar as they are not of insignificant length and result in a significant reduction in the demand of BACHEM. These events exempt BACHEM from the obligation of timely acceptance for the duration of their occurrence.

If the Supplier is prevented with the timely performance due to a Force Majeure incident, he must immediately notify BACHEM in writing. In this case BACHEM is entitled to withdraw from the contract without further liabilities.

6. Packaging, transport, shipping regulations

The Supplier shall properly pack and ship its deliveries and shall hereby observe all relevant packaging and shipping regulations. The Supplier shall be liable for all damages arising from the improper or inadequate packaging or dispatch. Dangerous goods shall be classified and packaged according to the provisions and applicable conventions, laws, regulations and guidelines. Relevant safety data sheets shall be provided with the respective delivery. The classification of dangerous goods or, if applicable, the note “non-hazardous materials” must be indicated on the delivery note.

The Supplier must comply with BACHEM instructions in respect to way of shipment, shipment route, means of transportation, forwarder and customs. In the absence of an explicit instruction from BACHEM, Supplier shall deliver the goods according to the Incoterm DAP (Incoterms 2020). In case of a delay caused by Supplier, Supplier shall arrange for expedited shipment and pay for the respective costs. The Supplier must ensure that subcontractors of Supplier comply with these instructions and otherwise the Supplier is liable for any damages caused by the non-compliance including but not limited to storage costs.

7. Invoicing

A separate invoice must be sent for each delivery, which is not included with the shipment. Invoices must be sent to the Finance Department at the address printed on the invoice. Invoices shall be sent electronically to the official mailbox of the finance department, as mentioned on every purchase order form. Partial invoices are only possible if corresponding partial deliveries have been agreed to in writing in advance of the invoice date.

The following details shall be included in the invoice, so that it can be processed by BACHEM:

• Individual invoice number for the Supplier and the date
• Purchase order number
• VAT number
• Bank details / payment address
• Transport and packaging costs shall each be listed separately.

Invoices must be submitted as pdf by e-Mail and must include the invoiced service or product incl. VAT at the current rate as well as the information above. BACHEM reserves the right to reject faulty invoices, in this case the payment period is suspended until receipt of a correct invoice.

If, in an individual case, BACHEM agrees to make any prepayments, the Supplier is required to submit an unconditional bank guarantee, guaranteeing BACHEM Supplier’s service commitment and the respective payment amounts made by BACHEM. The bank guarantee must be based on the underlying contract waving any and all defenses and objections.

8. Price and payment terms

The price indicated in the order shall be binding and may not be unilaterally amended by Supplier. The price must include all services and related services of the Supplier, as well as all related costs (e. g. costs for packaging, transport, liability and transport insurance). Terms of payment are sixty (60) days net after receipt of the invoice. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the payment period begins as soon as the delivery has been made in full (in accordance with Article 4 of this General Conditions of Purchase), the incoming goods control has been completed and the correctly set out invoice has been received by BACHEM.

Payment of invoices by BACHEM do imply acceptance of services or products. BACHEM reserves the right to withhold the payment if defects in the respective delivery are identified.

9. Acceptance

BACHEM reserves the right to inspect the deliveries within a reasonable period and  to reject and return at Suppliers costs deliveries to Supplier which do not meet the agreed specifications. In this case Supplier is in delay and default. In case the services or goods are to be accepted by BACHEM, the Parties shall sign a acceptance certificate. Partial acceptance is only permitted upon BACHEM’s consent. Risk and Loss of accepted deliveries shall transfer in accordance with the agreed Incoterm or if applicable upon successful Commissioning of equipment and acceptance by BACHEM.

10. Warranty

The Supplier undertakes warranty for the absolute contractual and flawless delivery, the use of suitable raw materials and goods in good condition, which are suitable for the intended purpose. The Warranty includes legal and physical defects as well as guaranteed specifications or fitness for a specified purpose or use.  The Supplier is obliged to ensure that the delivery items correspond to the agreed specifications stipulated by BACHEM in the purchase order for manufactured goods and any applicable quality agreements as well as the relevant laws, standards, regulations and other provisions in force at the place of delivery the time of the delivery.

As it is not possible in some cases to check the agreed quality of the goods supplied directly after delivery, the Supplier agrees, by accepting the order, to accept notices of complaint that do not adhere to the complaint period. The Supplier shall ensure that consistent quality is supplied for recurring orders. Quality-relevant changes are permitted only with the prior written consent of BACHEM. The warranty period is twenty four (24) months from delivery, commissioning or acceptance; for replaced or repaired goods the warranty period renews in full upon their delivery. BACHEM reserves the right to notify defects at any time during the warranty period. If, within a reasonable time, the Supplier fails to restore the condition to contractual conformity, BACHEM is entitled at its own discretion to either  (i)  to have the defective goods repaired or replaced by the Supplier, or (ii) to have the defective goods repaired or replaced by a third party at the expense and risk of the Supplier, or (iii) demand a price reduction (iv) to cancel the purchase contract and receive a full refund for payments made. In addition, BACHEM may claim further damages due to bad or non-performance of Supplier. The Supplier shall bear the costs for decommissioning, transport, storage and re-commissioning of defective equipment, cost of temporary equipment and hold BACHEM harmless against third party claims in connection with Supplier’s bad or non-performance.

11. Quality Assurance

If the supplies are subject to regulatory requirements or standards relating to quality (e.g. GMP material), the Supplier is obliged to comply with the applicable regulation or standards and to assure and document an appropriate quality assurance, to be provided to BACHEM upon request. If BACHEM deems necessary so, the Parties shall sign a Quality Assurance Agreement.

12. Health, safety and environmental

The supplier undertakes to fully comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements in the area of ​​health, safety, and environment. This includes all relevant occupational health, environmental, and safety regulations applicable to the performance of work on BACHEM`s premises. Upon request, the supplier must provide evidence of the process for ensuring compliance with these regulations and submit the relevant documentation at any time.

13. Intellectual Property

Unless agreed otherwise and to the extent permitted by law, Supplier agrees to transfer the intellectual property rights relating to the Services and Products supplied to BACHEM to BACHEM. In addition, the Supplier ensures that the Supplier respectively BACHEM is granted the necessary royalty free perpetual and worldwide licenses (incl. the right to grant sublicenses) necessary to use the Services or Products. The Supplier warrants that the Services or Products supplied to BACHEM do not infringe third party property rights.

14. Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Supplier undertakes to keep secret any and all commercial and technical information as well as documentation that are not generally known to the public, of which they become aware through the business relationship, not to disclose these to third parties, and to use them exclusively for the provision of the supplies ordered. The Supplier commits to adhere to the Swiss Data Protection Act and the Swiss Information Security Act respectively the Directive of the European Union on General Date Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the Network and Security Directive (NIS-2). The Supplier commits to inform BACHEM without delay in any case within 24 hours about any Data Protection breach or Data Security incident.

15. Conflict of Interest

The Supplier is aware that BACHEM employees are not entitled to accept gifts, invitations or other benefits from Supplier which exceed the customary acceptable level and refrains from granting or promising such benefits. A violation of this provision is considered a material breach which entitles BACHEM to terminate any contract with the Supplier.

16. Trade Compliance

The Supplier complies with all applicable laws in Switzerland, the European Union and the US in terms of export control, embargos or sanctions and ensures that the necessary permits and licenses relating to the Services and Products are in place.  Upon request Supplier shall provide BACHEM with the necessary documentation.

17. Code of Conduct for Supplying Partners

The Supplier accepts BACHEM ‘s Code of Conduct (CoC) for Supplying Partners in its latest version and assures compliance with it. The CoC may be retrieved using the following link: https://www.BACHEM.com/service-support/general-conditions/

18. Liability and Indemnity

The Supplier is liable for any damages which incur at BACHEM in connection with the supply of the Services or Products, if (i) the Supplier breaches the Purchase Order, these General Terms and Conditions or any other agreement with BACHEM (ii) violates against the applicable law. The Supplier will indemnify BACHEM against third party claims if relating to the Services or Products supplied by Supplier including but not limited to product liability claims.

19. Severability clause

If a provision from the Purchase Order, these General Terms and Conditions or the  Supplier Code of Conduct become legally unenforceable, that provision shall be replaced by an enforceable provision which is most similar to the non-enforceable provision and the remaining provisions shall remain in force.

20. Precedence

In case of discrepancies between the German and the English version of these General Terms and Conditions, the German version shall prevail.

21. Place of jurisdiction, applicable law

For companies within the BACHEM Group which have their place of business in the US, California law shall be applicable and the venue for any legal dispute shall be the Federal District Courts located in Los Angeles, California.

For companies within the BACHEM Group which have their place of business in the UK, British law shall be applicable, and the competent court shall be St. Helens, Merseyside, England.

For companies within the BACHEM Group which have their place of business in Switzerland, Swiss law shall be applicable and the venue for any legal disputes shall be the ordinary courts of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

Valid as of November, 2025

A Message from Leadership

Bachem wants to make a positive impact in the world. Our business is focused on supporting the development of new medicines by offering and delivering high-quality biochemical and pharmaceutical drug products and services to our customers. One of our exceptional contributions to sustainable development is to enable our customers to improve health and promote well-being in society.

As a responsible company, we hold ourselves accountable for how our activities affect the environment and people’s lives across our stakeholder landscape and value chain. We are aware of the responsibilities this entails and have aligned our corporate strategy accordingly.

We adhere to high standards of integrity and expect the same from our business partners. At Bachem, we are convinced that environmentally friendly, socially and ethically responsible conduct and economic success are mutually reinforcing. Thus, our commitment to research and science goes hand in hand with our commitment to sustainability: we conduct our business in the light of socially, environmentally, and economically sound principles.

This is both an important value to us and the key to retaining the trust of our stakeholders and building and strengthening reliable partnerships. We, therefore, want to make sure that integrity in business practices and ethical standards are translated into a consistent and appropriate behavior on a global scale across our supply chain.

Our business partners are essential allies in fulfilling these principles. This is why Bachem shares and promotes internationally agreed and group-wide internalized societal and environmental values to its supplying partners. The Bachem Global Code of Conduct for Supplying Partners embodies these standards. We will preferably select and engage with those third-party business partners who pledge themselves to similar principles. We thank you, our valued partner for sharing our commitment.

Roland Schürmann
COO, Bachem Holding

Pascal Degen
VP Global Supply Chain Management,
Management SCM

Global Code of Conduct for Supplying partners

About this document

This Code defines our ethical and responsible conduct expectations of our supplying partners. To reinforce the standards to which we are committed in our business practices, Bachem developed this third party Code of Conduct founded upon the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) standards. This Code is aligned with our core values and principles manifested in the Bachem Code of Conduct.

Applicability

The Bachem Global Code of Conduct for Supplying Partners (hereinafter abbreviated with CoC for Supplying Partners) applies to legal entities who provide materials and/ or services, including, but not limited to, contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, business partners, and other intermediaries (all of whom are herein referred to as “partners”) directly and indirectly to Bachem AG and its affiliated companies (in the following named “Bachem”). All partners and their employees must adhere to this Code while conducting business with, or on behalf of, Bachem.

General Principles

1. All dealings by Bachem with its partners are executed based on competitive prices, highest suitability, and required quality. We deal with all our partners in a fair, ethical and respectful way. We treat all our stakeholders equally and uphold an inclusive supplier base. Bachem recognizes the value of diversity in our partnership with partners and seeks to engage with small and large businesses eager to provide innovative, high-value solutions regardless of ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, or political affiliation.

2. By adhering to applicable law, our internal policies and guidelines, and the Bachem Code of Conduct our business practices are aligned with the requirements we set for our partners.

3. The CoC for Supplying Partners does not replace any laws or regulations. It sets out the principles, guidelines, and expectations we express towards our partners in conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with integrity. In addition, Bachem expects partners to fully comply with contractual terms and all applicable laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which they operate.

4. We expect our partners to encourage their workers to report concerns or potentially unlawful practices in the workplace without the threat of reprisal, intimidation, or harassment. Partners will investigate and take corrective action if needed.

5. We trust our partners and expect them to have appropriate business continuity plans for operations supporting business in place.

6. We strive to enhance sustainability in procurement by adopting and incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles into our procurement processes and decisions as outlined in Bachem’s Sustainable Procurement Commitment. The CoC for Supplying Partners is the foundation of Bachem’s sustainable procurement strategy. In combination with our Sustainable Procurement Commitment, the CoC for Supplying Partners ensures that procurement activities are based on collaborative relationships that create sustainable value for all stakeholders.

7. We expect our partners to be committed to a sustainable procurement approach by adopting and integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their procurement processes. If partners have outsourced parts of their contractual obligations, the standards of this CoC for Supplying Partners shall also apply to third parties (subcontractors) acting on their behalf.

8. We particularly recognize and value the effort of partners going beyond compliance and sustainability commitments that have been externally validated

Ethical Buisness Practices

Partners shall ethically conduct their business and act with integrity.

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
• Partners must not engage in or permit any form of corruption, extortion, or embezzlement. They are expected not to offer bribes or other unlawful incentives to anyone and not accept the same.
• Partners shall not offer or grant any unwarranted or inappropriate services or rewards in exchange for business.

Fair Competition
• Partners shall conduct their business consistent with fair and vigorous competition and in compliance with all antitrust regulations.
• They shall employ fair business practices that include accurate, transparent, and truthful advertising and pricing.

Data Privacy and Information Protection
• Partners must ensure that effective organizational and security measures are implemented to safeguard the personal, proprietary, and confidential data and information of Bachem, its employees, and business partners.
• Confidential information is not to be used for any other than the agreed purpose and shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written agreement by Bachem.
• In the case of the exchange of confidential information, Bachem reserves the right to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Any information related to an identified or identifiable person must be collected and processed in compliance with applicable data privacy laws (e.g., Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, EU General Data Protection Regulation)

Labor and Human Rights

Partners shall be committed to protecting the human rights of workers and treating them with dignity and respect.

Respect, Inclusion, and Non-discrimination
• Partners shall treat all employees with dignity and respect at all times.
• Discrimination towards employees on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or social origin, disability, religious beliefs, political affiliation, union membership, pregnancy, parental or marital status is not tolerated.
• Workers should be provided with a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, victimization, and any other form of inappropriate behavior or abuse (physical or verbal) at all times.

Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Partners must provide a working environment that minimizes health and safety risks and supports accident prevention, and ensures the health and safety of all personnel and all others affected by their activities.
• Workers shall receive the necessary guidance, training, and supervision to protect themselves and their surroundings against hazards inherent in your processes and products.

Slavery, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking
• All work must be performed under and in accordance with contracts that have been entered into voluntarily.
• Partners shall not use any kind of forced labor, including bonded, indentured, or involuntary prison labor, or engage in any form of slavery or human trafficking.

Child Labor and Young Workers
• Partners shall not produce or manufacture goods or services using any form of illegal child labor.
• The employment of young workers below the age of 18 shall only occur in non-hazardous work and when they are above a country’s legal age for employment and the age established for completing compulsory education.

Wages, Benefits and Working Hours
• Partners shall compensate workers according to applicable wage laws.
• Workers must be informed regarding their employment conditions concerning their wages before entering employment.

Freedom of Association
• We expect our partners to uphold the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining by meeting or exceeding applicable laws

Environmental Stewardship

We expect our partners to operate in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner to minimize adverse impacts on the environment.

Resource conservation and climate protection
• Partners are expected to safeguard natural resources (e.g., water, sources of energy, and raw materials) and use them economically and responsibly.
• Negative impacts on the environment and climate should be minimized or eliminated at their source or through appropriate practices (e.g., modification of production, maintenance, facility processes, materials substitution, conservation, recycling, and material reutilization).
• We expect our partners to improve their environmental performance by implementing appropriate measures continuously.
• We take it as given that our partners include considerations regarding their contribution to climate change mitigation into their daily decisions and long-term strategies (e.g., through establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, selecting low-GHG products and services, and other initiatives).

Waste and Emissions
• Partners shall have processes and systems to ensure the safe handling, movement, storage, recycling, reuse, or management of waste, air emissions, and wastewater discharge.
• Any waste, wastewater, or emissions with potentially adverse impacts on human health or the environment shall be measured, tested, controlled, and (if required) treated prior to release into the environment.
• Partners are required to install systems to prevent or mitigate accidental spills and/ or releases into the environment.
• We encourage our partners to take concrete steps to minimize or eliminate waste across their operations and supply chain.

Monitoring against our standards

Ensuring the principles of sustainable development in our supply chain is essential to Bachem. To strengthen valued business relationships, we take the liberty to invite our partners to EcoVadis sustainability self-assessments or request audits to ensure their compliance. We will demand corrective actions if there is obvious room for improvement. Bachem reserves the right to discontinue any relationship for not adhering to international principles, failure to correct contempt, or displaying patterns of non-compliance with the standards outlined in the present document.

If partners should have any concerns about illegal or improper conduct by Bachem employees and by other Bachem business partners, they can report any potential ethical violations by sending an e-mail to:
[email protected]
or [email protected]

The correspondence will be treated confidentially.

Partners may acknowledge the above principles or demonstrate their commitment via compliance with their own code of conduct or company policies that embrace these standards.