What is your report about?

Here you can submit tips under the Whistleblower Protection Act. This includes, in particular, violations of criminal law provisions as well as specific requirements from administrative offenses and EU law. The types of violations covered can be found in the catalog of § 2 HinSchG.

Here you can submit tips related to human rights or environmental risks or violations within our own business operations and supply chain.

Here you can submit tips on violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (german: GwG), such as the introduction of money from illegal sources into the financial system, for example, through payments with money from drug trafficking or arms dealing.

Here you can report compliance violations, corruption or economic crimes, such as bribery and influence peddling, as well as the granting or acceptance of benefits. This includes accepting or offering gifts, invitations to events, discounts, or other advantages for personal gain.

Here you can report violations of free market principles, fair competition, and consumer harm, especially through unlawful price-fixing agreements.

Here you can report instances of harassment and bullying. Harassment refers to unwanted, disruptive behavior that intimidates or bothers individuals. Bullying involves repeated, hostile behavior aimed at tormenting or humiliating someone. Your reports will be treated confidentially and forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

Here you can report instances that fall into multiple of the above categories or any other serious breach under the Whistleblower Protection Act.

You are welcome to ask questions about a topic through this portal, even if you do not want to give a specific reference.