6 values for all of us
Our Code of Conduct comprises 6 values. These values unite all of our employees. No matter what they do or where they work. This is why everyone signs it upon joining Ricola.
This is our Code of Conduct:
The roots of Ricola inspire us.
We stand by our word.
We place people center stage.
We act as entrepreneurs.
Performance and success are important to us.
Quality and responsibility are in our nature.
High standards, deeply rooted
Our Code of Conduct sets high standards in key areas such as quality assurance, business ethics and fairness in all interactions. It ensures compliance with legal standards and supports the advancement of our sustainability goals. The Code of Conduct is deeply rooted in our history, in who we are as a company, and in our business relationships with external partners.
Corporate values, socially realized
Our corporate philosophy embraces both economic, environmental and social values. We believe that as a business we have responsibilities to our employees, society and the environment. Preserving and promoting cultural values and charitable projects is part of this commitment. Our key projects are the Ricola Foundation, the Ricola Collection and the Emil and Rosa Richterich-Beck Foundation.
Speak Up. Stay Protected. Make a Difference.
Our Code of Conduct encompasses the six Ricola values and the principles that guide our way of working, with transparency and accountability at the core of our mission. The Whistleblower System is more than just a reporting platform – it's a commitment to ethical conduct and organizational integrity.
If you are aware of any suspected compliance violations at Ricola or involving Ricola employees or partners, you can report them anonymously via the electronic Ricola Whistleblower System. This platform offers you a secure way to communicate with us and provides you with full protection as a whistle blower.
Text animation, evoking the famous yodelled Ricola chant.
Ricola Foundation
The Ricola Foundation was established in 2010. Its aim is to build a bridge between nature and culture in order to promote a more humane world. The Foundation supports projects that contribute to a deeper understanding of the needs and fundamentals of sustainable living. The Foundation's activities have an international focus.
Ricola Collection
Ricola has always loved art. Emil Richterich, the founder of Ricola, collected Swiss art. The Ricola Collection was established in 1975 and focuses on Swiss art, including painting, photography, prints and sculpture. The Collection today is professionally curated. Visiting the Ricola Collection is a unique experience as it is displayed in an industrial environment far removed from museum conditions. The works are exhibited on the company's premises and can be viewed by employees and visitors.
Image: Shirana Shahbazi, From the series “Setareh”, 2001. Photo: Eva-Christina Meier
Emil and Rosa Richterich-Beck Foundation
Established in 1975 by Alfred Richterich and Hans Peter Richterich in memory of their parents Rosa and Emil Richterich-Beck, the Emil and Rosa Richterich-Beck Foundation supports cultural and social projects, especially those in the Laufen (Basel-Landschaft) region.
