Important information

SoHo-Auto recognizes the need to always act with integrity and respect human rights.

​​

SoHo-Auto's Business Principles are based on and support our core values: Know, Serve, Trust, Simultaneous Advocacy and Pursuit of Excellence. The values of SoHo-Auto: entrepreneurship, trust, skill, teamwork and fun fit into the core values of SoHo-Auto. These values guide us in doing the right thing.

The Business Principles convey a positive image, provide us with a guide to living the core values and ensure that the needs of the world in which we operate, our business operations and our personal behavior are aligned and mutually reinforcing.

oHo-Auto recognizes the United Nations Global Compact, supports and adheres to the ten principles mentioned therein with regard to human rights, working conditions, environmental protection and anti-corruption.

The principles related to working conditions are set out in the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labor Organization (ILO): freedom of association and the right to bargain collectively, the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour, effective abolition of child labor and the elimination of discrimination with regard to employment and occupation.

We are committed to making the Global Compact principles part of SoHo-Auto's strategy, culture and day-to-day operations and the ten principles are considered part of our Business Principles.

SoHo-Auto recognizes that they also have a responsibility towards its external relations. In dealing with its candidates, suppliers, customers and other business partners, we strive to uphold the Business Principles and encourage a continuous active dialogue with people involved in the world of work.

The Business Principles contain minimum standards. In addition to these standards, we must ensure that we always comply with all laws, human rights principles, and SoHo-Auto's internal policies and procedures.  

No one has the right to violate it.

If the Business Principles conflict with local law, then local law should be followed, but an effort should be made to act in the spirit of the Business Principles. Some of the principles of the Business Principles will be detailed in separate SoHo-Auto Policies and Procedures as necessary.

to know

We are experts. We know our clients, their companies, our candidates and our activities. In our industry, it's often the details that matter.

1. We know and abide by the laws governing our business, all international human rights principles, and SoHo-Auto's internal policies and procedures.

2. We know and comply with competition and antitrust laws.

3. We know and comply with the laws regarding insider trading and market abuse in relation to our clients' stock or securities.

4. We ensure that our records (including those containing personal information) are prepared, used, stored and destroyed in accordance with the law.
 

serve

Our success is the result of a collective belief in service excellence that exceeds the demands of the industry.

5. We conduct our business in a fair and ethical manner and avoid

situations that could create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict between the interests of SoHo-Auto and our clients.

6. We do not give, pay or accept bribes and do not give or offer gifts or hospitality that could create an improper influence.

7. We decline gifts and entertainment that could induce or appear to be undue influence.

To trust 

We are respectful. We value our relationships and treat people well but fairly.

8. We treat others fairly, act with care, consider others and respect human rights. We do not tolerate harassment or bullying in any form.

9. We respect the right to privacy, ensure that confidential information is treated confidentially and do not abuse the confidential information of others.

10. We do not misuse client property for personal purposes.

Simultaneous Advocacy

We see the bigger picture and take our social responsibility seriously. Our activities should always benefit society as a whole.

11. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age,

color, disability, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or other irrelevant illegal grounds.

12. We do not associate with people involved in terrorism or other criminal activities.

13. We do not contribute to candidates for public or private office, political parties or other political interest groups.

Striving for perfection

We always try to improve and innovate. We are here to satisfy our customers in everything we do, down to the last detail. This is our strength.

14. In our business operations, we consider the health and safety of people, including our own personnel and temporary employees, to be our highest priority. 

15. We maintain and provide complete, fair, timely, accurate and understandable contracts, records and financial information.

16. We take the environmental impact of our business operations into account and try to limit it as much as possible.

In the event of a violation of these Business Principles, employees should first raise their suspicions through the normal (local) reporting channels, i.e. through their local management lines or through regular local contact persons, such as confidential advisers, complaints desks, etc.

Reporting to management is usually the fastest and most desirable route as well as the best way to ensure a good and open working environment with SoHo-Auto.

If it is suspected that the local reporting channels are inappropriate or ineffective, the Misconduct Reporting Procedure for reporting misconduct should be followed. However, this should only be considered as a last resort. All reports made in accordance with this procedure will be treated in the strictest confidence. In addition, the employee can rest assured that there will be no retaliation for a report made in good faith. Reports will be promptly investigated and corrective action will be taken if necessary to resolve the matter to your satisfaction. While reports under the Abuse Reporting Process can be made anonymously, the investigation of the reported matter is greatly facilitated if the reporter discloses his or her identity.

If you have any questions about this, please contact us at  info@soho-auto.be