External reporting centres

The Whistleblower Protection Act gives persons who intend to make a report the right to choose whether to contact an internal company reporting centre or an external reporting centre at federal or state level. 

However, the Whistleblower Protection Act also stipulates that reports should be prioritised to an internal office if this can be used to take effective action against the violation and whistleblowers do not have to fear reprisals (Section 7 (1) HinSchG). 

We investigate all reports of violations that have the necessary professional connection to our company. We expressly undertake to protect whistleblowers from reprisals. 

External federal reporting centres are currently set up 

at the Federal Office of Justice
the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and
the Federal Cartel Office.

All information on the responsibilities of the external reporting offices and how to contact them can be found on the website of the Federal Office of Justice: 

External Reporting Office of the Federal Government at the Federal Office of Justice