Our web-based whistleblowing system is designed to ensure compliance and uphold ethical standards within our organization. This platform enables all potentially involved persons to submit information regarding any misconduct, either anonymously or with the inclusion of personal data. In both instances, the submitted information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and in compliance with all legal requirements.

In order to protect whistleblower, human rights and the environment, the TÜV Rheinland whistleblowing platform enables all potentially involved persons to submit information or complaints in this regard. Instances of non-compliance, such as potential violations of laws, internal company guidelines or our Compliance Program (e.g. the Code of Conduct ), may be reported.

The platform is publicly available and thus accessible for anyone who has a compliance matter to report via the TÜV Rheinland homepage, i.e. not only TÜV Rheinland employees, but also employees of business partners and suppliers, and other external parties and institutions may use the whistleblower platform. The system is specifically designed for reports of potential compliance incidents and not for general complaints.

A complaint or information can be reported anonymously or openly; in any case, the complaint will be treated confidentially and in compliance with the legal requirements.

1. Visit the whistleblowing platform: Click the banner “Access whistleblower platform” above.

2. Access the report section: Click the on “Report a concern”

3. Report information: Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your report.

4. Confidentiality: Choose whether to report anonymously or openly.

5. Submit: Ensure all information is correct and submit your report.

If you prefer not to use the web-based whistleblowing system, you can send an email to compliance@de.tuv.com , report to a direct supervisor, or directly contact a member of the compliance team, either anonymously or openly. Additionally, you can make a verbal report to any of the aforementioned.

In accordance with the EU Whistleblowing Directive, all whistleblowers also have the option to report concerns directly to external authorities. For a comprehensive list of all governmental reporting channels in each EU Member State, please click here . This resource provides detailed information on where to report to appropriate authorities in your country.