Concerns about workplace conduct can often be resolved through a constructive dialogue among the persons affected or with local contact persons. But for certain issues - especially those involving illegal business practices - it may be better to raise them confidentially outside the local work environment. In such cases you can contact an external ombudsperson (please find contact data below).

The role of the ombudsperson is to advise and assist persons making a report as neutral and independent contact persons in clarifying suspected violations of the code of conduct. The ombudsperson will treat communications as confidential and will only disclose facts and the identity of the person making a report with the express consent of this person. The superior goal is to prevent harm to employees, customers, business partners and the company.

A reporting platform is also available for reporting significant violations of the code of conduct, such as misconduct or breaches of laws and rules within the company.