Bilfinger Berger pursues its entrepreneurial activities in accord with social and ecological concerns. The Group and its workforce accept responsibility for society and the environment.
Compliance system
The Code of Conduct that is valid throughout the Group requires unambiguously responsible actions and the observance of ethical and legal principles. The value management system includes principles and guidelines for the behavior of our employees. While the principles are equally binding for all employees in Germany and abroad and are intended to ensure adherence to the provisions of applicable law, the guidelines derived from the principles specify the application of the Code of Conduct in detail – adapted to the legal situation of the respective country.
The principles and guidelines for behavior categorically reject any form of bribery, corruption, prohibited agreements and illegal employment. They oblige all of the Group’s employees to behave in a social manner. The employees are regularly informed about the regulations by means of seminars and other forms of communication. Bilfinger Berger expects each employee to act in accordance with the law and applicable regulations. Failure to observe these rules will not be tolerated. The same applies to the Group’s business associates.
The Code of Conduct is part of a comprehensive compliance system that secures its propagation and application. In order to reduce inhibitions concerning the reporting of suspicious events (whistle-blowing), in addition to contact persons within the Group an external ombudsman is also available. Any such information provided is treated strictly confidentially. Furthermore, special controlling instruments are applied for the continuous monitoring of business processes; they provide early indications of any unlawful behavior.
The Chief Compliance Officer informs the Executive Board and the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board in regular quarterly reports about current developments. In serious cases, the boards and committees are informed immediately.