Compliance program

Our compliance program is specifically designed to prevent violations of antitrust law, corruption law, data protection, export control and money laundering law.

Prevention of violations of antitrust law

Our antitrust program helps protect fair competition in our industry. Fair competition gives us the opportunity to assert ourselves with quality and service. Sustainable success is based on the trust of our customers, suppliers and other business partners. We earn and uphold this trust by acting with integrity in a competitive market.

One component of our antitrust program is our policy on antitrust law and work instructions for various situations (e.g. rules for association work). In addition, we regularly raise awareness among our managers and employees for the importance of fair competition.

Corruption prevention

In this program, we oppose bribery and corruption in all its forms. This is how we help protect the foundation for economic and social development in the countries in which our markets are located. Bribery and corruption undermine the foundation of economic and social development. It damages companies and societies. We counter this with integrity and our compliance culture.

One element of our anti-corruption program is our policy on bribery and corruption and work instructions for various situations (e.g. dealing with public officials, business partners, gifts and invitations). In addition, we regularly inform our managers and employees on the rules of corruption law.

Data protection - a fundamental cornerstone

Data protection is a fundamental pillar of our compliance program. Our data protection program is aligned in particular with the principles of the European General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws. This includes, for example, the maintenance of a processing directory, processes and mechanisms for responding to data subject inquiries, or responding to data protection incidents. We take the protection of the personal data of our employees, customers and other stakeholders very seriously.

In this context, a group-wide data protection policy and many overviews and working aids have been made available to employees of the Swiss Steel Group. In addition, our employees receive regular training on the main data protection issues. Our data protection team is involved in new projects at an early stage to ensure that new processes also comply with data protection requirements.

Export control

With our export control program, we prevent our products from falling into the wrong hands. This is one way we contribute to a safer world. One component of our export control program is our policy Export Control and work instructions for various situations. We also rely on partially automated technical solutions (e.g. daily restricted party list screening). In case of list hits, the transaction is blocked immediately and a case-by-case review is performed.

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Money Laundering Prevention

With our program against money laundering, we are helping to make it more difficult to smuggle or launder money from illegal sources. This is one way we help protect economic and social systems. Money laundering promotes crime and threatens the long-term and sustainable development of countries. We accept our responsibility and have taken measures against money laundering.

One element of our program on money laundering law is our policy on protection preventing laundering, a cash ban, risk-oriented know-your-customer surveys, work instructions for various situations, and partially automated technical solutions (e.g., screening of denied party lists). In addition, we regularly raise awareness for money laundering legislation among our managers and employees.

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Sustainability | 09/01/2026

Swiss Steel Group once again secures top “A” score in CDP rating

Swiss Steel Group has been awarded the highest rating, “A,” in CDP’s annual sustainability assessment for climate change for the second consecutive year. This distinction, conferred by the internationally recognized non-profit organization CDP, underscores the Group’s continued commitment to climate action and sustainable business practices. This achievement reinforces Swiss Steel Group’s position as a leader in corporate transparency and action on climate change, standing out from nearly 22,100 companies assessed.

Products | 15/12/2025

Swiss Steel Group publishes new white paper on efficiency in machining

What makes steel truly machinable? Cutting speed, tool life, and process stability determine the cost-effectiveness of machining. Our new white paper "Machinability" shows how machinability-optimized special steels can measurably improve productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Products | 22/10/2025

Swiss Steel Group launches "Machinability – Keep the World Turning" campaign

Materials expertise for precision, process stability and energy efficiency in machining

With its "Machinability – Keep the World Turning" campaign, Swiss Steel Group is launching an international initiative to promote competence and innovation in machining. The campaign celebrates the partnership between Swiss Steel Group and the machinists who turn steel into progress – highlighting how material expertise, precision and collaboration keep the world moving. The campaign will kick off on 21 and 22 October 2025 at the Ugitech site in Ugine (France) with presentations and discussions on current developments in the machining of stainless steels and engineering steels.