How your report will be processed!

When a report is received via the whistleblowing system - whether by e-mail, online form or post - it is processed immediately by a qualified investigation team. This investigation team specializes in handling confidential information responsibly and investigating reports systematically and fairly. It can be helpful for the responsible investigation team if the whistleblower can be contacted (e.g. via an anonymous email) in order to clarify questions that are useful for the investigation.

When a whistleblowing report is sent, the whistleblower first receives a confirmation of receipt. The report is then carefully reviewed and assessed to determine what steps need to be taken. If the assessment reveals an initial suspicion of a violation or abuse, a comprehensive investigation is initiated. During this investigation, the utmost importance is always attached to the confidentiality of the whistleblower. If the investigation reveals misconduct, the investigation team will impose appropriate consequences.

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