Acting correctly
Resources for notifying possible violations
We come forward and speak up at Bosch. If we have serious concerns, or see potential violations of our Code, applicable law, or internal regulations, we are encouraged to notify them openly. Notifying possible violations or risks protects us, our colleagues, and Bosch. It contributes to preventing violations in the future.
Speak up!
Our whistleblowing system Speak up! is also open to any third party, such as business partners, or former or future associates, to report a possible violation of the Compliance Requirement. It is designed to protect whistleblowers and allows for anonymous reporting. It follows a clear process in alignment with the principle of confidentiality when investigating a report.
You can use Speak up! to contact the Compliance Organization and provide reports at any time, 24/7. The Speak Up! platform can be reached through BGN or the internet. If permitted by law in the respective country, you can also use Speak up! to report anonymously.
No retaliation
Retaliation of any kind against individuals as a result of their notification, including the threat thereof, will not be tolerated. This protection applies also where the reporter’s notification proves to be unsubstantiated but was made in good faith.
Cooperation with authorities
In its dealings with the authorities, Bosch pursues a cooperative approach. As Bosch associates and supervisors, we fully cooperate when lawful investigations are conducted by Bosch or the authorities. This does not affect legal privilege, the right to withhold information, and any other procedural rights.
Whistleblowing system
Associates can contact their immediate supervisors, the central Compliance organization, or the legal department (C/LS).
At Bosch we have the following channels to report possible violations of the Compliance Requirement:
- Whistleblowing system Speak up!: https://www.bkms-system.net/bosch-compliance
- Reporting Office: Robert Bosch GmbH, Compliance Management C/CMI, Postbox 10 60 50, 70049 Stuttgart (Germany)
According to the EU-Directive on Whistleblower Protection and several local laws, external reporting channels can also be addressed to report possible violations. Further information can be found on the Compliance BGN page.
What does protection of reporting persons mean?
Bosch is committed to protecting reporting persons from all forms of discrimination on account of their reporting in good faith. Any retaliation due to such a report is prohibited.
