Working conditions at Cognis worldwide

Qualified and committed employees are vital to the success of Cognis and this depends on their trust, motivation, skills and safety.

Safety and health
We are committed to a healthy and safe working environment for all our employees. Our proactive approach continuously improves working conditions in order to prevent accidents, incidents and possible injuries.

Qualification and personal development
Cognis systematically offers training and further education in order to develop employees’ skills and strengths with programs tailored to their position and situation.

Equality
We recruit, employ and promote employees on the basis of their qualifications and abilities. Absolutely no discrimination against anyone is tolerated at any of our sites, anywhere in the world. We comply fully with all relevant local laws and regulations governing equality of opportunity.

Freedom of association
We respect the dignity of the individual, and the rights of our employees to freedom of association. They have the right to seek representation through trade unions, and bargain collectively.

International human rights
Cognis supports and respects the protection of international human rights. We treat all personnel with dignity and respect. We reject the use of forced labor, coercion and corruption in any form and no Cognis employees work under the threat of punishment.

Protecting our children
Cognis believes in children’s rights. We do not employ children under the age of 16 years—following the requirements of international human rights standards and the ILO (International Labor Organization) conventions.