As well as compliance with statutory requirements, adherence to the company’s code of conduct and all internal rules and ethical principles is of utmost importance to Zurich Airport Ltd. as documented in its compliance policy. Through compliance management the company ensures that all structures, measures, information, risk evaluation, checks and control mechanisms are aligned with each other and function as intended. All managers are responsible for ensuring that they and the employees they supervise are familiar with the applicable laws and directives and remain informed of changes which affect their work.

Each and every individual employee is responsible for compliance within their sphere of responsibility and for reporting any instances of non-compliance. Line managers ensure that external and internal rules are followed.

A broadly based Compliance Steering unit with members from various divisions and headed by the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for oversight. The CFO also leads a suitably organised Legal & Compliance department to collate, evaluate and disseminate compliance-relevant materials.

The Zurich Airport Group conducts its activities in compliance with legal regulations and internal company directives and guidelines, particularly the Group Code of Conduct. This Group Code of Conduct defines the minimum compliance requirements for the Zurich Airport Group. These requirements apply to all employees and members of executive bodies of Zurich Airport Ltd. or subsidiaries in which Zurich Airport Ltd. holds a direct or indirect majority interest.

Our Data Ethics Policy
Data driven processes take up an important position for the operations at Zurich Airport. Smooth operations are not possible without a professional data management. When using personal and operational Data, we comply to ethical standards that help us to ensure a professional and up-to-date data handling.

Business Partner Code of Conduct
Compliance with our principles and values is essential to achieving our goals. In order to embed responsible and sustainable action along the entire value chain, we also actively encourage dialogue and compliance with our standards among our business partners by means of the Business Partner Code of Conduct.

Memberships, partnerships and sponsorship
We are a member and/or partner of various business umbrella organisations and industry associations. We value long-term memberships and partnerships, which usually involve recurring contributions.

When it comes to sponsorship, a diverse and local commitment is important to us. Our commitment is focussed on the regional population around Zurich Airport. We support social, sporting and cultural initiatives and regional festivals. These contributions are made free of political criteria.

We do not make any financial contributions to political parties and do not support individuals for political election campaigns. Voting campaigns and legislative proposals directly related to Zurich Airport Ltd are supported to an appropriate extent. Where this is in the interests of the company and serves its purpose, participation is part of our duty to our shareholders. Contributions are made in accordance with defined criteria.