Values and Policies

Code of Conduct

The METTLER TOLEDO Code of Conduct provides general guidance for resolving a variety of legal and ethical questions. It is applicable to all employees and the Board of Directors.  

Business Partner Code of Conduct

Our Business Partner Code of Conduct defines the minimum standards of business conduct and business practices we expect our partners to comply with. It applies to all of our suppliers and other business partners.

Download our METTLER TOLEDO Business Partner Code of Conduct:

English - Business Partner Code of Conduct

Spanish - Código de conducta para socios comerciales

German - Verhaltenskodex für Geschäftspartner

French - Code de conduite des Partenaires Commerciaux

Italian - Codice di condotta per i partner commerciali 

Chinese - 业务合作伙伴行为准则

Japanese - ビジネスパートナー行動規範

Russian - Кодекс корпоративной этики

Thai – หลักจรรยาบรรณทางธุรกิจสำหรับคู่ค้าทางธุรกิจ

Vietnamese - Quy Tắc Ứng Xử Đối Tác Kinh Doanh

Supplier Commitments

Further commitments we require from our suppliers, in addition to our Business Partner Code of Conduct, are detailed in our standard procurement documents, which are available at on our Supplier Portal

See our Responsible Sourcing Guidelines for additional information on how we integrate responsible sourcing practices in our supply chain.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

We recognize that strong corporate governance and transparent reporting are key drivers of long-term sustainability.

Ethical, Social, and Quality Standards

The standards we apply to our own actions as a company are set out in our Ethical, Social, and Quality Standards. We are committed to applying these standards to all our businesses worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

We foster an inclusive One Team culture and believe in treating each other with respect and fairness at all times. We value the differences of diverse individuals from around the world and want to leverage the diverse thinking, skills, experience, and working styles of our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

METTLER TOLEDO is an equal opportunity employer. We want to have the best available person in every job, and we base our personnel actions, policies, and practices on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Environmental Policy

We are committed to doing business in an environmentally responsible manner that minimizes adverse impacts on the environment.

Political Participation Policy

METTLER TOLEDO has a long-standing policy of not participating in or contributing to political campaigns, individuals, or groups, and does not take positions in public policy debates.

Transparency in the Supply Chain

We describe here actions we are taking to uphold human rights in our supply chain.

Conflict Minerals Report

Our commitment with respect to “conflict minerals” is set out in our Ethical, Social, and Quality Standards. We file a Conflict Minerals Report as an exhibit to our annual Form SD filing.

Contacting the Ombudsman

Maintaining a high integrity culture means communicating clear standards and responding appropriately to violations.

For more information regarding our standards or to report violations, you may contact our Ombudsman.