"RESPECTING APPLICABLE LAWS AND ACTING ETHICALLY ARE THE CORE OF ALL OUR ACTIONS."
J. Wolfgang Kirchhoff,
Chairman and CEO KIRCHHOFF Automotive
Code of Conduct
KIRCHHOFF Automotive Code of Conduct is based on our values and guides us in our everyday choices. It sets the minimum standard and constitutes the core of our governance framework. Everything we do reflects our values, therefore we are always a trusted partner for employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
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Business Integrity
We act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions.
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Human rights and working conditions
We respect human rights and fair working conditions.
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Environmental responsibility
We conduct responsible and environmentally sustainable business activities.
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Seeking advice and raising concerns
We promote speak-up culture.
Code of Conduct for Suppliers
We aim at achieving mutually beneficial supplier relationships built on shared values and behaviors. Consequently, we have implemented Code of Conduct for Suppliers that outlines the expected conduct and behaviors from our business partners, such as suppliers, vendors, consultants, independent contractors, agents, or any other third party that acts in the interests of or on behalf of KIRCHHOFF Automotive.
We believe working to an agreed Code helps improve our sustainability performance through continuous supplier development and consistent supplier and sub-supplier management. In addition, we established third-party due diligence to help better know our business partners through our supply chain.
Compliance Organization
KIRCHHOFF Automotive has instituted a comprehensive Compliance Organization to further develop the Compliance Management System, educate associates on potential compliance risks, and to facilitate adherence to both local and international regulatory requirements.
The KIRCHHOFF Automotive Compliance Officer is in charge of the KIRCHHOFF Automotive Compliance Management System, heads the Global Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Department, is a member of the Risk and Compliance Committee, and reports on a regular basis to the Executive Board.
The KIRCHHOFF Automotive Risk & Compliance Committee, including i.a. the members of the Executive Board, regularly validate the business processes for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and our principles, to identify and properly manage compliance risks, and to address and remedy recognized violations.
Each individual within the organization bears responsibility of cultivating a culture of integrity and transparency, and ensuring that both ethical standards and legal requirements are upheld at every level of our organization.
Agnieszka Filip,
Global GRC Director
Seeking Advice and Raising Concerns
At KIRCHHOFF Automotive, we promote a speak-up culture where our associates and any third party are encouraged to ask questions and report misconduct with the assurance that they will not face adverse repercussions. We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who make a report in good faith and we protect identity of such persons in accordance with applicable laws.
Should you require guidance on compliance-related matters or wish to report known or suspected violation of our corporate principles or applicable laws and regulations, including criminal behavior, unfair business conduct, and human rights or environmental violations within KIRCHHOFF Automotive entities or our supply chains, please contact:
Compliance and Human Rights Officer
Agnieszka Filip,
Global GRC Director
Ombudsman
Dr. Tobias Eggers,
External lawyer
Phone: +49 231 9580 6850 / Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CET)
E-mail: hinweis@park-wstr.de
Post or in person:
PARK Wirtschaftsstrafrecht
Rheinlanddamm 199
44139 Dortmund
Germany
Employees can also contact their Head of Department, local HR, or the local Compliance Delegate. Nevertheless, the KIRCHHOFF Automotive reporting channels, the concern might be reported to the relevant local authority.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive conducts investigations with the utmost confidentiality and fairness. For more details on the reporting procedure, please refer to our Rules of whistleblowing procedure.
Data Privacy
Reporters provide their personal data voluntarily. They are also afforded the option to submit reports anonymously. However, should they decide to provide a non-anonymous report, their personal data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of processing the report, in accordance with the applicable personal data protection laws.
