Whistleblowing System
This whistleblowing system allows you to report concerns about misconduct affecting our company or the well-being of employees and third parties quickly and easily.
The reporting system must not be used to make false accusations. Knowingly reporting false information is prohibited.
We encourage you to provide your name when submitting a report. Regardless of this, you should create a secure mailbox to enable further communication with us.
Every report is treated as strictly confidential. Further information can be found under the “Data Protection Notice” menu item.
Reports relating to matters in Member States of the European Union or identified by whistleblowers within the European Union may also be submitted to external reporting bodies. An overview can be found here: here.
Hier Access the contact form for reporting under the Whistleblower Protection Act (anonymous reporting is possible).
You can use the reporting system to report violations of our Code of Conduct or breaches of the law. This includes matters relating to bribery and corruption, competition law, fraud, financial crime, food safety and quality, harassment or discrimination, international trade controls, the protection of personal data, the rights and protection of individuals, serious environmental damage or conflicts of interest.
To ensure your anonymity, you must take the following steps:
- If possible, do not submit the report from a computer provided by your employer.
- Do not use a computer connected to the company network or intranet.
- Access the reporting system by entering the URL directly into your browser rather than clicking on a link.
- Do not include any personal information in the report.
When submitting your report, you have the option to create a secure mailbox and remain available for future enquiries.
We recommend remaining contactable in this way, as we may not be able to conclude the case without further information from you.
When you create a mailbox, you will be assigned a case ID and will need to choose a password. You must use this case ID and password to access the mailbox and check whether you have received any questions.
Regardless of whether you remain anonymous or provide your name, we ask you to create a mailbox. This makes it easier and more secure for us to communicate with you.
If you wish, all communication with us will remain anonymous.