To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Syntax Systems GmbH & Co. KG reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

A successful company is no longer characterized simply by positive business results, but far more by responsibility. At Syntax, we see it as our duty to support issues such as sustainability, diversity, inclusion and a fair, safe working and business environment. For we believe that business must play a key role in shaping a better world.

Sincerely yours,
Ralf Sürken

CEO Syntax Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Syntax is expressly committed to the protection of human rights and promotes their ob-observance within
its sphere of influence. Syntax does not tolerate any discrimination, racist statements or harassment in the
work environment with regard to age, disabilities, origin, gender, political stance, religion, ideology or sexual
orientation.

Consideration of the principles of respect for human rights are anchored in the Syntax Code of Conduct.
With the Code, the Executive Board strengthens ethical standards throughout the company and creates a
working environment based on integrity, respect and fair conduct. Compliance with the Code of Conduct is
mandatory for all employees, and all employees are made aware of the contents of the Code as part of regular
training's.

• Syntax encourages its employees and business partners to actively address potential risks and violations.
In addition to the relevant contacts in HR the head of legal is available for this purpose.

• In order to counter human rights violations in the supply chain, Syntax includes relevant aspects in its
supplier screening and evaluation.

• Syntax has established a strategic sustainability enhancement program

• Sustainability is standard agenda point within the quarterly review of the Board of Management.

In the reporting period, no information was brought to the attention of the Syntax regarding the violation
of human rights or discrimination against minorities in the course of its business activities. Syntax
was not involved in any investigations and/or legal cases relating to possible human rights violations.

The requirements and challenges that the company faces in the different regions, as well as the diverse and constantly changing conditions and regulations, require the standards of conduct to be regulated for all employees. Syntax is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations, promoting fairness, and respecting cultural differences, assuming social responsibility and protecting the environment and the well-being of our employees. These principles, on which the Code of Conduct of Syntax is based, create the framework conditions for a climate of trust, teamwork, innovation, customer orientation and the long-term success of our company. At Syntax, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to the highest ethical standards in running our businesses around the world. The key to maintaining the trust of the public, as well as our customers, business partners and other stakeholders, is the integrity and law-abiding behavior of our employees. Syntax believes that commercial success should not be the only measure of success, but that success should be balanced with the fulfillment of our corporate values. Syntax expect these high values from our business partners too.

These policies are documented and published to all employee of Syntax.

Key principles are laid down in the Syntax Code of Conduct. These consistently speak out against any kind of discrimination.
Every Employee has acknowledge these principles. The legal department constantly monitors together with the Workers Council of Syntax and the HR department the compliance with these principles.
Syntax has setup a safety department which constantly monitoring and mitigation of any safety risk of their employees. Results are shared with HR and Workers Council.
Syntax has established a detailed safety training program for all employees.
Syntax has setup a supplier evaluation and screening before on boarding to the supply chain of syntax.
The code of conduct is published on the web site of Syntax.
Syntax encourages its employees and business partners to actively address potential risks and violations.
In addition to the relevant contacts in HR the head of legal is available for this purpose

Syntax was not involved in any investigations and/or legal disputes in connection with the above
principles in the reporting period.

An adequate sustainability policy for the protection of the environment is an essential building block for Syntax, in connection with the pursuit of long-term corporate goals.The Executive Board of the Syntax adopted a sustainability strategy. In order to achieve the goals of the sustainability strategy, Syntax is consistently working on the implementation of measures that enable a reduction of negative impacts on the environment. The main cornerstone of this strategy are:
- Energy efficient IT
- Environmental standards
- Mobility (“Green Fleet”)
- Sustainability among suppliers, customers, and partners

Workplace

– Syntax wide introduction of a modern Workplace of the Future based to reduce business travel by Syntax employees.
- Consequent offer of home office working reduces the travel to the office and reduces the CO2 footprint of Syntax employees

Office Building
- The heating an electrical energy uses co-generation of electricity and heating.

Data centers
– Focus on virtualization and optimized cooling and air conditioning systems to reduce power consumption.
– Use of modern power monitoring tools that make it possible to measure power consumption, performance at various measuring points and thus better allocate them to consumers / consumption groups.
- energy generation is based on co-generation of electricity, heating, cooling and achieves a very high primary energy efficiency of up to 85%. In addition, the CO2 saving compared to the average German electricity mix is approx. 50%.

Car Policy
– CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are key criteria in the procurement of new vehicles for the Group fleet.
- The average CO2 impact per vehicle has thus been significantly reduced in recent years.
– The Car Policy will be continuously expanded to include e-vehicles.

Syntax Sustainability Program
- Syntax has established a strategic sustainability enhancement program
- Sustainability is standard agenda point within the quarterly review of the Board of Management.
- Syntax performs regularly energy consumption audits to evaluate the performance of the measurements by an in depended party.

The Syntax is not aware of any potentially environmentally damaging incidents in connection with the
Group's business activities in the reporting period

Syntax does not tolerate any form of corruption or bribery and has formulated clear guidelines which are continuously communicated to employees. Syntax has setup a corporate governance to monitor the Compliance and Preventing corruption and bribery. The anti-corruption policy is part of the Syntax Code of Conduct.

Law Abiding
Syntax and its employees act in accordance with the applicable laws at all times. Compliance with legal and internal regulations (e.g., accounting standards) has top priority, especially in sensitive areas such as storing and using confidential company information. If employees are legally obliged to pass on confidential information to government agencies, for example as part of investigations, this is only done to the extent that is absolutely necessary and stipulated.

Corruption Prevention
Syntax’s business relationships with federal, state
and local government agencies comply with anti corruption laws. The company strictly ensures that rules for the procurement of products and services as well as requirements for public tenders are duly observed.

Antitrust and Competition Law
Syntax always acts in accordance with all existing trading guidelines and prevents unfair business activities thereby supporting a free, competitive market. Employees are prohibited from disclosing confidential information to third parties, for example regarding ongoing customer inquiries, product prices, pricing strategies or product development.

To achieve these goals the governance of syntax is setup in three lines of defense model. This includes:
- Clear responsibility structure for line management. (delegation of authority policy)
- second line of defense organisation for monitoring and development of legal compliance, sustainability, safety, risk,information security, data privacy,
- an in depended audit which performs risk based audits of all processes and services within a three year cycle.

Syntax was not involved in any cases of corruption and/or bribery in the reporting period