About Us

As a company linked to the chemical sector, we seek sustainable solutions and assume economic, social, and ecological responsibility.

We never compromise our safety. Economic considerations cannot be prioritized over safety, environment, and health.

Complying with all laws to protect living beings and the environment is one of our basic principles and applies to our products and processes.

You must take responsibility for dealing with natural resources and protecting the environment in your work area, as well as the health and safety of everyone. This is of utmost importance to Herz Chemie LLC.

According to the principle of Conduct, we act responsibly to protect and preserve the health of our employees, neighbors, and business partners. Each employee has a responsibility to always work safely, in addition to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding environmental safety and health in the workplace.

All employees in supervisory positions have the obligation to guide, supervise and support their team in respecting this responsibility. Where there are no express regulations or corporate policies for the protection of the environment, health and safety at work, you should make your decisions based on common sense, in consultation with your immediate superior when necessary.

Herz Chemie LLC generally goes beyond the minimum requirements of current legislation, seeking to improve procedures and processes to reduce environmental impact and avoid health and safety risks. However, if incidents or failures occur, company management must be immediately and fully informed. This will inform the competent authorities, providing the information required by law.

Whenever necessary, neighbors should be informed of the situation and advised in case of emergency measures.

Our policy is to promote fair competition. As such, we require all employees to follow all applicable antitrust laws

Violations are subject to severe sanctions and fines and may lead to the cancellation of the agreement entered.

Agreements and agreed practices between competitors are prohibited if they have the object or effect of restricting competition.

They include, for example, price agreements, collusion or proposals, customer distribution, terms of sale or purchase, sales quotas or geographic market separation.

Express contractual arrangements and concerted action resulting from a sequence of unilateral statements (for example, announcements of price increases to give rise to the same reactions from competitors) in segments where Herz Chemie LLC may have a strong market presence are also prohibited.

Any direct or indirect exchange between competitors (which may include non-exclusive distributors or representatives) is prohibited. This item includes information about customers, prices, costs, salaries, terms of sale, distribution methods, market share, production volumes, bidding or strategies (business strategies, surveys, for example).

During your contact with our competitors, always make sure that no information that allows any conclusion about market conduct, present or future, is accepted or provided – from or to the revealing party.

All our business partners, especially our suppliers, customers, contractors and distributors, must be treated fairly.

Herz Chemie LLC also expects this from its business partners. Our relationships with all business partners must be based exclusively on objective criteria, mainly quality, reliability, competitive prices, in addition to compliance with environmental, social, and corporate governance standards.

In most countries, anti-bribery laws prohibit paying bribes to national and international government officials and employees, as well as representatives of domestic and foreign companies in the private sector.

Herz Chemie LLC is fully committed to fighting corruption of any kind. Therefore, Herz Chemie LLC prohibits its employees, agents and third parties acting on behalf of Herz Chemie LLC from engaging in any form of bribery.

When dealing with business partners or government officials, they must never solicit or accept anything of value (for example, gifts, money, entertainment, or other personal benefit) that could be construed as an attempt to influence or induce business decisions.

Likewise, employees of other companies or government officials must never receive personal benefits or promise to obtain or retain business or obtain any improper advantage for Herz Chemie LLC.

We ask all employees to inform company management if a business partner or government official offers or requests any personal benefit.

In addition, “facilitation” or “bribery” payments – small benefits for the employee to facilitate administrative procedures or official acts such as: customs clearance, issuance of permits, etc. - are not allowed. However, if refusing to make facilitation payments puts your personal safety at risk, you can make the payment, but then you must inform the company management.

Presently, gifts and invitations in commerce are generally treated with more restraint than a few years ago. Herz Chemie LLC supports this change in behavior.

Therefore, gifts, business meals or entertainment should only be given or accepted if it is for the purpose of business courtesy, consistent with usual business practices and, from the outset, discarding any influence on a business decision or on a official decree. This rule also applies to gifts, meals or entertainment offered or accepted during trade events or conferences.

If it is not possible to diplomatically refuse an inappropriate issue, it must be accepted. In this case, the company's management must be informed later and decide what to do (for example: a donation to charity).

It is never appropriate to offer, give, solicit or accept cash or cash equivalents.

In Brazil, gifts and invitations of a certain value are considered taxable benefits.

It is necessary to ensure that applicable tax law is strictly adhered to. In case of doubt, consult the tax department.

You must act in the best interests of our company and protect your reputation by avoiding conflicts of interest.

Personal relationships or interests must not affect business activities. This means that you must not create or maintain any personal interest that could create, or appear to create, a conflict with the interests of Herz Chemie LLC or that could influence, or appear to influence, your sense of judgment in performing your duties.

For example, you must avoid any investment, interest, association, or activity that causes others to doubt your impartiality, integrity or ability to perform your duties objectively.

Each employee must inform the company's management of any conflict of interest, existing or potential, and seek a solution with the management to avoid or at least reduce the conflict of interest.

Herz Chemie LLC seeks to ensure that the conduct of all its employees is consistent with internationally agreed human rights standards, as well as key labor and social standards.

These standards include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Social Policy of the International Labor Organization (ILO)

Herz Chemie LLC is involved in the abolition of all forms of child and forced labor, the principle of non-discrimination, recognition of freedom of association, collective bargaining and social partnership, fair compensation and benefits based on local market conditions, law adequate workload and paid leave, as well as proportionality in disciplinary and security measures.

Our company is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable laws, particularly the prohibition of employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or disability. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, job changes, promotions, compensation practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and contract terminations.

Herz Chemie LLC strictly prohibits sexual harassment and any other type of harassment in the workplace. We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Any non-public information about Herz Chemie LLC that if disclosed could be harmful to the company or, could give someone an unfair business or personal advantage, is confidential property of the company.

Inventions, patents and expertise are particularly important to Herz Chemie LLC's long-term success.

Always keep confidential information confidential and protected from unauthorized access by third parties. Do not exploit your knowledge of that information for personal gain or for the benefit of others. This rule also applies to confidential information disclosed to you by third parties.

If you are unsure what proprietary information is, consult with company management or the legal department.

As an employee of Herz Chemie LLC, you may have access to non-public materials and information about the company, or third-party matters that, if disclosed, could have an impact on the business.

Insider trading laws prohibit making personal use of this information and/or disclosing it to third parties, including friends or family. Examples include information relating to an intention to sell parts of the company, the acquisition or merger of businesses, unpublished earnings data, or particularly promising research results.

Herz Chemie LLC is committed to respecting the privacy and integrity of its employees and business partners.

We follow strict rules when processing the personal information of our employees and/or the data of our business partners. All personal data collected and maintained by Herz Chemie LLC will be processed impartially, transparently, with care and in compliance with data privacy laws.

We follow strict rules when processing the personal information of our employees and/or the data of our business partners. All personal data collected and maintained by Herz Chemie LLC will be processed impartially, transparently, with care and in compliance with data privacy laws.

In case of doubt, consult the company's management or the legal department.

You must take responsibility when dealing with company property, protecting Herz Chemie LLC assets from loss, damage, theft, abuse, or unauthorized use.

Company property also includes intangible assets such as proprietary knowledge, intellectual property rights and copyrighted material. Company computers and other equipment are for work purposes and not for personal use. Therefore, you should only load software that is properly licensed onto these computers.

Without the express consent of the company, company property may not be used for private purposes or removed from the premises of Herz Chemie LLC.

All employees must comply with company policies on property protection.

Money laundering means introducing assets (not just money) originating from crimes into the regular financial and economic cycle.

Money laundering is a crime in many countries. Herz Chemie LLC does not admit any activity that is involved in such a crime.

No employee, alone or in cooperation with third parties, may take measures that violate applicable regulations regarding money laundering.

When questionable financial transactions involving transfers of cash or cash equivalents are requested, company management must be informed to review and approve them.