{"id":729,"date":"2025-09-17T01:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legiergroup.info\/?page_id=729"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:37:47","slug":"human-rights-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legiergroup.info\/en\/menschenrechtspolitik\/","title":{"rendered":"Human rights policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Human rights policy of the LEGIER Group and SCANDIC brands<\/h1>

Valid for: LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH (\u201eLEGIER\u201c) and the associated brands (including SCANDIC PAY, SCANDIC TRADE, SCANDIC ESTATE, SCANDIC FLY, SCANDIC YACHTS, SCANDIC DATA, SCANDIC GROUP, SCANDIC SEC).<\/p>

  1. 1) Foreword & Commitment<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    LEGIER is fully committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights along the entire value chain - in our own activities, in our products and services and in our business relationships. We align our due diligence processes with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) and regard respect for human rights as a basic prerequisite for sustainable business success.<\/p>

    This policy complements and deepens our existing\u00a0Compliance framework<\/strong>\u00a0and our\u00a0Declaration on the Prevention of Slavery and Human Exploitation<\/strong>\u00a0(\u201eModern Slavery Statement\u201c).<\/p>

    1. 2) Scope of application & reference to standards<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

      Scope of application.<\/strong>\u00a0This policy applies Group-wide to all units, brands and employees (including management, management functions, employees, work contracts, temporary employees) as well as to suppliers and other business partners, where applicable.<\/p>

      External frameworks.<\/strong>\u00a0Implementation in line with:<\/p>

      UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP),<\/p>

      Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),<\/p>

      International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) & on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR),<\/p>

      OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises,<\/p>

      relevant EU and national regulations, in particular\u00a0Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (<\/strong>LkSG<\/strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0in Germany and\u00a0EU Directive 2019\/1937<\/strong>\u00a0(whistleblower protection).<\/p>

      1. 3)\u00a0<\/strong>Governance<\/strong>\u00a0& Responsibilities<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

        Top view & sound from above.<\/strong><\/p>

        Supervisory and management bodies<\/strong>\u00a0have overall responsibility for this policy, approve annual plans and reports and monitor progress.<\/p>

        The Management Board provides the financial and human resources.<\/p>

        Roles.<\/strong><\/p>

        Chief Compliance & Human\u00a0<\/strong>Rights<\/strong>\u00a0Officer (CCHRO):<\/strong>\u00a0Responsible for implementation, risk analyses, remedial action, reporting (at least annually).<\/p>

        Human\u00a0<\/strong>Rights<\/strong>, Privacy &\u00a0<\/strong>Ethics<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Committee<\/strong>\u00a0(HRPEC):<\/strong>\u00a0interdisciplinary committee (Compliance, Legal, Purchasing, HR, Data Protection\/IT Security, Product, Operations, Communication). Tasks: Prioritization of risks, approvals for sensitive cases\/deals, escalation to management.<\/p>

        External Advisory Panel for Human Rights & Civil Liberties (Advisory Panel):<\/strong>\u00a0Independent experts provide support with complex considerations and dual-use issues (based on the model of external PCL advisory bodies).<\/p>

        Reporting culture & protection.<\/strong>\u00a0We promote an open speak-up culture without retaliation, with internal and external, including anonymous, reporting channels (see section 10).<\/p>

        1. 4) Due diligence processes (Human\u00a0<\/strong>Rights<\/strong>\u00a0due diligence)<\/strong><\/li>
        2. 4.1 Risk analysis (at least annually \/ on an ad hoc basis).<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

          Identification, assessment and prioritization of human rights and selected environmental risks in own business activities, products\/services and in the supply chain (severity, probability, potential impact).<\/p>

          Focus on high-risk cases (e.g. protection of vulnerable groups, security & privacy, labor rights, forced and child labor, discrimination, freedom of assembly\/expression, land rights, health rights).<\/p>

          1. 4.2 Prevention & mitigation.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

            \u201ePrivacy & human rights by design\u201c in products\/services; technical and organizational protective measures; auditability; Data minimization; human rights design reviews. (Approach based on PCL engineering with systemic accountability).<\/p>

            Supplier and business partner requirements (Code of Conduct, contractual assurances, audit rights, training, corrective measures).<\/p>

            1. 4.3 Evaluation of new\u00a0<\/strong>Use<\/strong>-Cases \/ Deals.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

              Pre-contractual risk scans (sector, country, end use, customer type, funding sources, sanctions\/PEP check).<\/p>

              \u201eGo\/No-Go\u201c criteria (see section 6) and documented decision in HRPEC. (Inspiration: proactive client scoping & boundaries \/ \u201ewalk-away\u201c practice).<\/p>

              1. 4.4 Reactive measures.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                Procedure for suspected cases of misuse\/damage: Investigation, temporary restrictions, remedial agreements up to and including\u00a0Suspension\/termination<\/strong>\u00a0of the relationship. (Guiding principle: use all available means up to and including termination).<\/p>

                1. 4.5 Effectiveness monitoring & reporting.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                  KPIs (see section 12) and annual reports in the LkSG\/modern slavery context.<\/p>

                  1. 5) Principles & red lines<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                    Zero tolerance<\/strong>\u00a0against forced\/child labor, human trafficking, torture, cruel\/degrading treatment, systematic discrimination, severe restrictions on freedom of expression\/press\/assembly, mass illegal surveillance without legal basis and rule of law control mechanisms.<\/p>

                    Obligations in the supply chain.<\/strong>\u00a0We fulfill the duties of care in accordance with the LkSG (appropriate risk analysis, preventive\/remedial measures, complaints procedure, reporting).<\/p>

                    1. 6) Business partner & customer care (incl. \u201e<\/strong>No<\/strong>-Go\u201c regulations)<\/strong><\/li>
                    2. 6.1\u00a0<\/strong>Onboarding<\/strong>-obligations.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                      KYC\/AML, sanctions and embargo checks, PEP screening; ownership transparency; intended use\/end user checks (esp. for financial\/payment, security, aviation and data products).<\/p>

                      1. 6.2 Increased testing for high risk.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                        Countries\/regions with systemic serious human rights risks, sensitive sectors (security, surveillance, extraction), vulnerable groups (children, migrants, indigenous communities), dual-use applications.<\/p>

                        1. 6.3 \u201e<\/strong>No<\/strong>-Go\u201c criteria (not exhaustive).<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                          Final<\/strong>Use<\/strong>Proven use for serious rights violations; illegal mass surveillance that cannot be verified in court; abusive profiling\/scoring procedures without guarantees; forced evictions without due process of law; covert surveillance\/forceful interventions without safeguards.<\/p>

                          End user<\/strong>Sanctioned persons\/organizations; actors with documented serious violations without credible remediation.<\/p>

                          Consequences<\/strong>Rejection of the transaction; suspension\/termination in the event of violations.<\/p>

                          1. 7) Product & service-specific commitments (excerpt)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                            SCANDIC TRADE (financial\/trading services).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Commitment to\u00a0Investor\u00a0<\/strong>Investors<\/strong>internal protection, fair marketing, transparency, market integrity<\/strong>; special protection mechanisms for\u00a0Vulnerable customers<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. suitability\/appropriateness checks, clear risk warnings, low-barrier communication).<\/p>

                            Compliance with relevant financial market and consumer protection standards; CySEC regulation of the underlying platform where applicable; strict AML\/CFT processes.<\/p>

                            SCANDIC PAY (payment services & crowdfunding).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Clearly regulated\u00a0Complaints management<\/strong>\u00a0and procedures for\u00a0Vulnerable customers<\/strong>\u00a0(barrier-free channels, prioritized processing, verification management).<\/p>

                            Transparent remuneration models; care against financial abuse and exploitation of vulnerable groups.<\/p>

                            SCANDIC FLY (aviation\/jet charter).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Priority of\u00a0Security<\/strong>,\u00a0Non-discrimination<\/strong>\u00a0and dignity of all passengers\/employees; crew labor rights, duty\/rest periods, protection against harassment; route and airspace compliance; respect for passenger rights.<\/p>

                            SCANDIC YACHTS (yacht sale\/charter).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Safety, flag and area rules<\/strong>, Crew labor rights (fair contracts, wages, accommodation), child protection, anti-harassment; informed customers (safety\/skipper obligations).<\/p>

                            SCANDIC ESTATE (real estate).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Respect from\u00a0Residential\/land rights<\/strong>, fair resettlement\/compensation processes, access for people with disabilities, participation of local communities.<\/p>

                            SCANDIC DATA (Media\/IT Services).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Protection of\u00a0Freedom of the press & opinion<\/strong>, safety of journalists\/sources; editorial independence; clear separation of advertisements\/content; protection of personal data. (Context: Media activities of the LEGIER Group.)<\/p>

                            SCANDIC GROUP (trust\/trustee services).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Fiduciary duties, conflict of interest management, AML\/CTF compliance, protection of beneficiaries and assets.<\/p>

                            SCANDIC SEC (security solutions).<\/strong><\/p>

                            Human rights-compliant security concepts (proportionality, de-escalation, training, documentation); special protection of privacy and freedom of assembly during operations.<\/p>

                            1. 8) Employee rights & working conditions<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                              Freedom of association & collective bargaining rights<\/strong>,\u00a0Non-discrimination<\/strong>,\u00a0Equality<\/strong>,\u00a0fair wages<\/strong>,\u00a0reasonable working hours<\/strong>,\u00a0Occupational safety<\/strong>.<\/p>

                              Zero tolerance<\/strong>\u00a0against forced\/child labor, human trafficking and gender-based violence.<\/p>

                              Training on human rights, anti-discrimination, harassment prevention and diversity-sensitive leadership.<\/p>

                              1. 9) Data-,\u00a0<\/strong>Privacy<\/strong>- & Principles of civil liberty<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

                                Privacy-by-Design<\/strong>Data minimization, separation of access, purpose limitation, logging, regular DPIAs\/FRIAs (Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments),\u00a0Human-in<\/strong>the<\/strong>-Loop<\/strong>\u00a0for sensitive decisions.<\/p>

                                Transparency towards affected parties; robust security architecture; clear roles (responsible parties\/processors). (Approach inspired by PCL engineering and \u201eaccountability & oversight\u201c).<\/p>

                                10) Grievance mechanisms, whistleblower protection & access to remedy<\/strong><\/p>

                                Channels (multilingual, barrier-free):<\/strong><\/p>

                                Online portal (also anonymous), dedicated e-mail, postal address, ombudsman \/ hotline; possibility of external reporting in accordance with EU Directive 2019\/1937.<\/p>

                                Protection against reprisals, confidentiality, prompt confirmation of receipt and proper investigation; documented results and notification.<\/p>

                                Remedy.<\/strong>\u00a0Measures range from apology, correction\/performance adjustment and financial compensation to structural changes (processes, training, technology), including measures in the supply chain.<\/p>

                                11) Implementation: processes, contracts, training<\/strong><\/p>

                                Contracts<\/strong>Human rights clauses (audit rights, remedy, termination), supplier code of conduct, subcontractor flow-downs.<\/p>

                                Training courses<\/strong>\u00a0(annual, role-specific): Human rights, data protection\/security, AML\/CTF, product ethics, complaints procedure. (Comparable to mandatory training programs from best practice models).<\/p>

                                12) Monitoring, KPIs & reporting<\/strong><\/p>

                                Key figures (examples):<\/strong><\/p>

                                Percentage of risk analyses covered (business units\/supply chains),<\/p>

                                Number\/type\/reporting time of complaints & suspected cases,<\/p>

                                Audit coverage & remediation successes,<\/p>

                                Training quota,<\/p>

                                Degree of implementation of technical protective measures (auditability, logging, DPIAs).<\/p>

                                Reports.<\/strong>\u00a0Annual human rights\/LkSG\/modern slavery report; internal quarterly updates to management\/supervision.<\/p>

                                13) Transparency & stakeholder dialog<\/strong><\/p>

                                Proactive dialog with stakeholders, civil society, industry initiatives and experts (including via the external advisory board; guiding principle: continuous thought leadership and exchange).<\/p>

                                14) Escalation & consequences<\/strong><\/p>

                                Depending on their severity, violations lead to\u00a0Corrective measures<\/strong>,\u00a0Suspension<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Termination<\/strong>\u00a0of employee, supplier or customer relationships; criminal prosecution is supported. (Comparable practices, including the termination of customer relationships, are internationally recognized).<\/p>

                                15) Entry into force, review & publication<\/strong><\/p>

                                This policy comes into force upon publication, will\u00a0at least annually<\/strong>\u00a0and on an ad hoc basis (e.g. changes in legislation, new risks) and published throughout the Group.<\/p>

                                Context excerpts on brands & already published voluntary commitments (supporting documents)<\/strong><\/p>

                                Compliance framework & complaint channels LEGIER<\/strong>\u00a0(incl. contact person, ombudsperson, contact details).<\/p>

                                Modern\u00a0<\/strong>Slavery<\/strong>\u00a0Statement<\/strong>\u00a0of the LEGIER Group (including activity profile, supply chain assessment, annual update).<\/p>

                                SCANDIC TRADE<\/strong>\u00a0- Trading instruments\/offer, reference to CySEC regulation of the underlying platform.<\/p>

                                SCANDIC PAY<\/strong>\u00a0- Complaint management & protection of \u201evulnerable customers\u201c<\/p>

                                SCANDIC FLY<\/strong>\u00a0- Aviation\/charter focus (security, discretion, global availability).<\/p>

                                SCANDIC YACHTS<\/strong>\u00a0- Yacht sales\/charter, integrated brand network, services & safety focus.<\/p>

                                SCANDIC DATA<\/strong>\u00a0- Media activities (reference to 115 own newspapers in the Group context).<\/p>

                                SCANDIC SEC<\/strong>\u00a0- Security solutions (mission statement).<\/p>

                                UN Guiding Principles \/\u00a0<\/strong>LkSG<\/strong>\u00a0\/ EU-<\/strong>Whistleblowing<\/strong>-Guideline<\/strong>\u00a0- frame of reference for this policy.<\/p>

                                Appendix A:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Minimum requirements for suppliers & business partners (short version)<\/strong><\/p>

                                Legal & standard compliance:<\/strong>\u00a0Compliance with applicable laws, UNGP, ILO core standards, LkSG-compliant processes.<\/p>

                                Labor rights:<\/strong>\u00a0Prohibition of forced\/child labor, discrimination; health & safety; legally compliant working hours\/remuneration.<\/p>

                                Complaints procedure:<\/strong>\u00a0Effective, anonymous channels; protection against reprisals; cooperation in investigations.<\/p>

                                Transparency:<\/strong>\u00a0Disclosure of relevant production sites\/subcontractors; participation in audits.<\/p>

                                Data\/privacy:<\/strong>\u00a0Protection of personal data; privacy by design; security standards.<\/p>

                                Escalation:<\/strong>\u00a0Remedy within defined deadlines; in case of refusal\u00a0Suspension\/termination<\/strong>.<\/p>

                                Appendix B:<\/strong>\u00a0Decision grid \u201eGo\/<\/strong>No<\/strong>-Go\u201c<\/strong><\/p>

                                Sector\/country\/end use<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Risk score \u2192 HRPEC approval required?<\/p>

                                Protective measures<\/strong>\u00a0(contractual\/technical\/organizational) sufficient?<\/p>

                                Residual risk<\/strong>\u00a0justifiable? If\u00a0no<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0No<\/em>-Go<\/em>\u00a0\/ exit plan if applicable; if\u00a0Yes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Conditions, monitoring, review times. (Based on proven scoping processes.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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