Zero
tolerance for non-compliant behavior
We conduct our business responsibly and in compliance with the
laws and regulations of all the countries where we do business.
The company does not tolerate illegal and unethical behavior.
We have established binding company guidelines that require all
our managers and employees worldwide to behave ethically and in
conformity with the law. These guidelines are the basis of our
work and the relationships of our employees with one another as
well as with our customers and partners.
In the wake
of the accusations leveled at individual company employees at
the end of 2006 (suspicion of breach of trust, bribery and tax
evasion), Siemens initiated comprehensive measures to ensure full
compliance at the company.
Compliance
program
Siemens’
Compliance Program anchors ethical and legal
behavior throughout the company. It includes
clear instructions to all employees to comply
with all applicable laws. It also contains
additional regulations regarding, for example,
the processing of payments and proper dealings
with business consultants. To implement the
Compliance Program, Siemens has not only set
up a worldwide compliance organization but
also a system to verify adherence to the program.
In
the wake of the accusations leveled at individual
company employees at the end of 2006, Siemens
initiated comprehensive measures to ensure full
compliance at the company.
Employees
and third parties can contact the external ombudsman
on a confidential and anonymous basis if they
have noticed any improper business practices
in the company.
The
Compliance Helpdesk „tell us“, offers
Siemens employees or managers as well customers,
suppliers and other Siemens business partners
the opportunity to submit reports about violations
of the Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines 24/7
all over the world – secure and confidential.