{"id":5103,"date":"2024-11-21T14:41:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T13:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbos.it\/code-of-ethics\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:21:39","slug":"code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arbos.it\/en\/code-of-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Code of Ethics<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Corporate identity<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From when it was started in 1988, Arbos founded its mission on what it called the \u201c3R philosophy\u201d which forms the basis of its way of doing business.<\/p>\n<p>R as in \u201crespect for people\u201d: Arbos believes that the rights of workers and social responsibility of the business should never be compromised for the sake of a fair profit. Arbos guarantees its Customers that its products are manufactured in a socially responsible manner. <\/p>\n<p>R as in \u201crespect for the environment\u201d: Arbos\u2019s mission is founded on the production of articles made from recycled and environmentally-friendly materials. It also has a long-term goal to reduce hazardous waste and prioritise the use of raw materials, forms of production and techniques that are less polluting. <\/p>\n<p>R as in \u201cresearch into beauty\u201d: at Arbos, product quality means the study of aesthetics in relation to the best in functionality. Arbos invests in research for innovative technical solutions and materials for production that draws on the tradition of craftsmanship behind the success of Made in Italy. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose of the Code of Ethics<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The aim of the Code is to define the principles to which the administrators and directors of Arbos must adhere (herein after: Administrators), as well as the rules of conduct which must be respected by suppliers and anyone else who wants to enter into business relations with Arbos (herein after: Recipients).[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; 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This is achieved through the provision of cutting-edge sustainable products. Arbos bases its relations with customers on honesty, transparency and integrity, and is therefore committed to: <\/p>\n<p>\u2013 offering high quality products and services that meet the Customer\u2019s reasonable expectations and ensure the Customer\u2019s safety and security;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 fulfilling obligations and commitments made to customers;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 providing accurate, complete and truthful information;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 being consistent and transparent in all communications relating to advertising, sales or other;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 complying more generally with the provisions of Legislative Decree no. 206 of 06\/09\/2005 \u2013 Consumer Code<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Solagna, December 2021<\/p>\n<p>ARBOS srl Societ\u00e0 Benefit<\/p>\n<p> Document approved at the meeting of CDA of 31\/12\/2021<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>Code of EthicsCorporate identityFrom when it was started in 1988, Arbos founded its mission on what it called the \u201c3R philosophy\u201d which forms the basis of its way of doing business. R as in \u201crespect for people\u201d: Arbos believes that the rights of workers and social responsibility of the business should never be compromised for the sake of a fair profit. Arbos guarantees its Customers that its products are manufactured in a socially responsible manner. R as in \u201crespect for the environment\u201d: Arbos\u2019s mission is founded on the production of articles made from recycled and environmentally-friendly materials. It also has a long-term goal to reduce hazardous waste and prioritise the use of raw materials, forms of production and techniques that are less polluting. R as in \u201cresearch into beauty\u201d: at Arbos, product quality means the study of aesthetics in relation to the best in functionality. Arbos invests in research for innovative technical solutions and materials for production that draws on the tradition of craftsmanship behind the success of Made in Italy. 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