Ethics & Compliance Resources

We maintain the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all aspects of our operations. Our dedication to integrity, transparency and accountability is reflected in our comprehensive statements, reports, policies and more.
Statements
Forced Labor Statement

Explains Hyster-Yale’s commitment to ethical business practices, human rights, fair labor practices and corporate responsibility worldwide.

Human Rights Policy Statement

Details the principles, policies and practices that demonstrate Hyster-Yale’s respect for and commitment to the fundamental human rights of people everywhere. Click here for translations.

UK Modern Slavery Statement

Outlines measures taken by Hyster-Yale UK Limited to reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking from occurring in our business or supply chains.

UK Implementation Statement

Describes the voting and engagement policy by the Trustee Directors of the Hyster-Yale UK Retirement Plan. Click here for Transparency in Group Health Plan Coverage – Machine Readable Files.

Reports
2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Explains Hyster-Yale’s 2023 efforts and achievements in areas such as sustainability, ethical practices, social impact, and environmental stewardship.

2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

Explains Hyster-Yale’s 2021 efforts and achievements in areas such as sustainability, ethical practices, social impact, and environmental stewardship.

Conflict Minerals Report

Discloses the origin of certain “conflict minerals” used in Hyster-Yale products.

Canada Forced Labour & Child Labour Report

Outlines governance processes and measures made by Hyster-Yale Canada ULC to mitigate risk of forced and child labour.

UK Gender Pay Report

Details policies and procedures Hyster-Yale UK Limited has to ensure employee compensation practices are unbiased regardless of gender.

Policies, Principles & More
Code of Corporate Conduct Policy

Summarizes the ethical standards and expected behaviours of employees and management. Click here for translations.

Insider Trading Policy

Guides employees, partners and investors on compliance with federal securities laws (insider trading laws).

Global Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Policy

Outlines the company’s policy to reduced adverse environmental impacts and occupational risk by which employees, contractors and visitors are required to abide.

UK Statement of Investment Principles

Explains the principles governing investment decisions for the Hyster-Yale UK retirement plan.

UK Tax Strategy

Summarizes Hyster-Yale UK Limited’s strategy to identify and leverage available tax deductions and credits to minimize liabilities.

California Human Trafficking Law

Discloses Hyster-Yale’s efforts to eliminate human trafficking and slavery from our supply chains in compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

Provides guidance to the Board of Directors in its duties and responsibilities, and to serve in the best interests of Hyster-Yale, Inc. and its stockholders.

Business Partner Code of Conduct

Explains the standards by which Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), the lift truck business, expects its business partners to conduct business. Click here for translations.