Code of conduct

VISION

PURPOSE

VALUES

Clean air

Driving energy

Integrity &

everywhere

transformation

Drive

Hexagon's purpose is Driving Energy Transformation

Our world leading composite cylinder

­technology enables the safe delivery of clean gaseous energy to homes and industries - and decarbonizes transportation on land and at sea. To date we have thousands of solutions and six decades of experience helping our customers reduce CO2 emissions.

Our beliefs

We have a strong, value-based culture that drives our business performance. Our core values, integrity and drive, support our behavior and our beliefs.

Driven by a vision of Clean Air Everywhere, we believe that clean air is a right not a privilege; that technology is no longer the barrier in enabling clean energy for all; and that change is urgent.

We hold ourselves accountable for all our interactions with our customers, suppliers and owners, our people and the communities in which we operate.

ALIGN

ASCEND

ACHIEVE

GROW

INSPIRE

TRANSFORM

Contents

A word from the CEO

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The purpose of this Code

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Taking care of people

10

Human rights

12

Equal opportunities / Diversity and inclusion

16

Health and Safety

20

Our commitment to sustainability

24

Business integrity

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The Hexagon Way

At Hexagon, our vision, values and

leadership principles­ create the ­foundation for the Hexagon Way.

Our six leadership principles, Grow, Inspire, Transform, Achieve, Ascend and Align represent the six sides of a hexagon, and describe our leadership framework. Through developing these behaviors, we strengthen our culture and equip our leaders at all levels with the skills needed to drive our mission for a clean energy future.

Anti-corruption and bribery

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Accurate books and records

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Conflict of interest

34

Expectations to our business ­partners (Supplier CoC)

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Communication & Information

38

Confidentiality and public communication

40

Inside information

42

Data protection and IP

44

Privacy and data protection

46

Intellectual property

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Reporting concerns: Our whistleblowing policy

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A WORD FROM THE CEO

Dear Colleagues,

Hexagon is driven by a strong conviction: clean air is a right, not a privilege. Our core mission is to drive energy transformation. Our core values - integrity and drive - support this mission and ensure accountability for our actions.

I recognize the critical role our team members play in maintaining our customers' trust and ensuring the highest degree of quality in our products, and I want to thank you for your commitment to achieving that.

We aim to make Hexagon a great place to work for all our dedicated and caring team members. We want Hexagon to be a place where you can spend your career feeling accepted, challenged and valued.

Our Code of Conduct provides guidance and insight into how to act in accordance with our governing principles, including our vision, purpose and values. Our reputation and success depend on all of us acting with integrity and in compliance with internal policies and external laws and regulations.

The Code of Conduct is a tool to help you navigate situations that may arise while on the job. It guides you on how to manage legal and ethical risks. We want you to feel comfortable speaking up if you have questions or concerns, and the Code of Conduct can assist you in assessing and evaluating sensitive or challenging situations.

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Thank you for committing to the Code of Conduct - and our promise to always work towards Clean Air Everywhere.

Jon Erik Engeset,

CEO, Hexagon Group

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The purpose of this Code

Our Code of Conduct provides guidance and insight into how to act in accordance with our ­governing principles, including our vision, purpose and values.

Compliance with laws and regulations

At Hexagon, we foster an organizational culture based on integrity and high ethical standards. All Hexagon employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners must comply with applicable laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdictions in which Hexagon ­operates or does business.

To whom the Code applies

Compliance with the Code of Conduct is mandatory for all Hexagon personnel, including the Board of Directors, managers, supervisors, employees, independent contractors, agents, and temporary personnel, including within our subsidiaries (referred to within the Code as "team members").

Hexagon believes that trust and respect are essential to building long-lasting relationships within our organization. Team members should uphold the highest standards of integrity, act in compliance with all applicable laws, including this Code, and operate honestly and equitably in all business relationships.

Violations of this Code

All team members are accountable for complying with the Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in consequences for both the team member and Hexagon. If any team member becomes aware of any violation of the Code, the team member is required to promptly report the noncompliance.

Additional resources

All employees should consult and review Hexagon Group's policies, resources, handbooks and compliance programs. These are meant to supplement the Code and provide additional ­direction and details. Many of these resources are available online, including

athttps://hexagongroup.com/sustainability/esg-resources,while others can be accessed through internal channels. Please contact your manager if you have any questions regarding these resources.

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ESG RESOURCES

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