Our good reputation and its protection are very important for us. To safeguard it and ensure correct, law-compliant behaviour, we have developed various guidelines and procedures.
Important guidelines and instruments are amongst others our Code of Conduct and the Group-wide whistleblowing system for suspected misconduct.
Code of Conduct
The 16 principles of our Code of Conduct serve to create a uniform value horizon and to provide guidance for individual behavior in the context of our corporate philosophy and values. We expect our employees, subcontractors, business partners and suppliers to comply with this Code. Since 2020, we have had our Code of Conduct recognised by all strategically important new business partners.
We see the German law on supply chain due diligence, which came into force in 2024, not only as a binding legal obligation, but also as an obvious minimum standard in terms of our responsibility towards employees, customers and suppliers. A comprehensive insight into our principles and standards is available in our Declaration of Principles.
Alongside the usual reporting channels, the online platform CARE (“Concerns And REporting”) serves as our Group-wide whistleblowing system and offers employees and business partners a safe and uncomplicated way to report suspected misconduct. At mbenergy.integrityline.com for example erroneous, fraudulent or even corrupt behaviour, as well as serious environmental damages and occupational safety concerns can be reported anonymously and externally, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, in the respective national language.
We do not tolerate harassment or behaviour that is humiliating, intimidating or hostile. This includes zero tolerance for sexual harassment. We therefore promote a “speak up culture” where any concern can be raised without fear of retaliation. The online platform CARE can also be used for this purpose.
