We respect the law at all times. A.J. Corporation and its employees are bound by the law. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations must never be compromised. Additionally, employees shall adhere to internal rules and regulations as they apply in a given situation. Those internal rules are specific to the Company and may go beyond what is required by the law. We do not tolerate any noncompliance with the A. J. Corporation code and acts of impropriety, especially in business deals/agreements with private third parties or public officials.

A Conflict of Interest occurs when the personal interests of an employee or the interests of a third party compete with the interests of A. J. Corporation. In such a situation, it can be difficult for the employee to act fully in the best interests of A. J. Corporation. Employees shall avoid Conflicts of Interest whenever possible. If a Conflict of Interest situation has occurred or if an employee faces a situation that may involve or lead to a Conflict of Interest, the employee shall disclose it to his or her Line Manager and/or the HR or the Legal or Compliance Function to resolve the situation fairly and transparently.

We embrace diversity and respect the personal dignity of our fellow employees. A. J. Corporation respects the personal dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Therefore, employees must not discriminate based on origin, nationality, religion, race, gender, age, or sexual orientation, or engage in any kind of verbal or physical harassment based on any of the above or any other reason. Employees who feel that their workplace does not comply with the above principles are encouraged to raise their concerns with the Top Management or HR Department.
In compliance with “Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Working Place Act, 2010”, the company will create and maintain a climate wherein there is zero percent tolerance for sexual harassment and where victims of sexual harassment will not feel that their grievances are ignored or trivialized, or fear reprisals.

A.J. Corporation is committed to providing a working environment that is both safe and fit for conducting ideal business and ensures that health and safety issues are a priority for all operations. A. J. Corporation complies with all applicable legislation and regulations and aims to continuously improve health and safety performance.

Business can only flourish in societies where human rights are respected, upheld, and advanced. A. J. Corporation recognizes that each business has the responsibility to respect human rights and the ability to contribute to positive human rights impacts. A.J. Corporation shall follow the spirit and intent of all employment laws and is committed to equal employment opportunity. To that end, the CEO / Managing Directors of A. J. Corporation will not discriminate against any employee or applicant in a manner that violates the law.

A.J. Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, any other characteristic protected under law. Each person is evaluated based on personal skill and merit. A. J. Corporation is committed to ensuring that all employees work in an environment that promotes diversity and where there is mutual trust, respect for human rights and equal opportunity, and no unlawful discrimination or victimization.

We value and protect our confidential information and we respect the confidential information of others. Confidential information consists of any information that is not or is not yet public. It includes business, marketing, and service plans, consumer insights, engineering and manufacturing ideas, designs, databases, records, salary information, and any non-published financial or other data.
A.J. Corporation’s continued success depends on the use of its confidential information and its non-disclosure to third parties. Unless required by law or authorized by their management, employees shall not disclose confidential information or allow such disclosure. This obligation continues beyond the termination of employment. Furthermore, employees must use their best efforts to avoid unintentional disclosure by applying special care when storing or transmitting confidential information

We insist on honesty and we respect the Company’s assets and property Employees must never engage in fraudulent or any other dishonest conduct involving the property or assets or the financial reporting and accounting of A. J. Corporation or any third party. This may not only entail disciplinary sanctions but also result in criminal charges.
Employees shall safeguard and make only proper and efficient use of A. J. Corporation’s property. All employees shall seek to protect A. J. Corporation’s property from loss, damage, misuse, theft, fraud, embezzlement, and destruction. These obligations cover both tangible and intangible assets, including trademarks, confidential or proprietary information, and information systems.

A. J. Corporation condemns any form of bribery and corruption. A. J. Corporation’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy outlines the Company’s zero-tolerance approach towards bribery and corruption. The objective of our anti-corruption and bribery policy is to put appropriate anti-corruption and bribery guidelines in place across all our operations internationally and thus ensure zero violation of relevant laws and regulations.
Employees must never, directly or through intermediaries, offer or promise any personal, improper financial, other advantages to obtain, retain a business or other advantage from a third party, whether public or private. Nor must they accept any such advantage in return for any preferential treatment of a third party.
Moreover, employees must refrain from any activity or behavior that could give rise to the appearance or suspicion of such conduct or the attempt thereof. Employees should be aware that the offering or giving of improper benefits to influence the decision of the recipient, even if he or she is not a government official, may not only entail disciplinary sanctions but also result in criminal charges.
A.J. Corporation strictly prohibits any act of offer, promise, grant, authorization, demand, or acceptance of any promise, bribe, kickback, illegal gratuity, illegal payment, or other illegal goods and services of any value directly or indirectly, to or from any person, organization, or government representative.

We compete and do business based only on quality and competence Employees shall not be influenced by receiving favors nor shall they try to improperly influence others by providing favors. Employees may only offer or accept reasonable meals and symbolic gifts which are appropriate under the circumstances, and they shall not accept or offer gifts, meals, or entertainment if such behavior could create the impression of improperly influencing the respective business relationship. When assessing the situation in light of the above, employees shall consult the policy applicable in their Market. If no such policy is available, they shall apply the most restrictive local practice to avoid even the appearance of improper dealings. When in doubt, the employee shall seek guidance from his or her HOD or the Legal or Compliance Function.