KME is committed to creating a culture where everyone feels free to speak about concerns securely and confidentially. That includes our workforce as well as third parties such as customers, suppliers or other stakeholders.
KME takes all concerns seriously and handles them promptly, using an objective, fact-based approach.
KME does not tolerate any kind of threat, retaliation, penalty, discrimination against anyone who speaks openly about any unlawful act or omission that constitutes, or may constitute a violation of – or an inducement to violate – laws and regulations, the values and principles established in the KME Code of Conduct, company policies and procedures.
KME SE has appointed Dr. Carsten Thiel von Herff as Ombudsman of the Group and its subsidiaries. He serves all KME employees and third parties worldwide as an external contact point for the reporting of any breaches or wrongdoing.
Contact details of the Ombudsman
Dr. Carsten Thiel von Herff, LL.M.
Loebellstraße 4
33602 Bielefeld
Email: ombudsman@thielvonherff.de
T: +49 521 557 333 0
F: +49 521 557 333 44
Mobile: +49 151 5823 0321
Reporting channel
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KME has also implemented, for the Italian companies of the Group, a digital whistleblowing reporting platform ("Compliance Hotline") provided by a specialized service provider.
The Compliance Hotline allows to submit reports either in written form by inputting the relevant details, in oral form by recording a voice message, or to check the status and outcome of a report. Additionally, reporting person have the option to communicate anonymously with the KME Compliance Office. The KME Compliance Office utilizes the Compliance Hotline to review all received reports and conduct necessary verification procedures.
For further details, please refer to the "Whistleblowing and Reports Management - Rules of Procedure" policy adopted by KME.
Whistleblowing and Reports Management - Rules of Procedure
