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Compliance Management

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Compliance Management System

The TÜV NORD GROUP understands compliance to mean adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, directives, standards and contractual obligations as well as voluntary commitments. This also includes regulations set by the Group itself.

Competence and responsibility are important foundations for the business success of the TÜV NORD GROUP. TÜV NORD AG and its companies respect the applicable law in the countries in which they operate and expect the same from their employees and business partners. Violations of the law and ethics are not accepted.

In order to prevent possible risks and avert damage to the TÜV NORD GROUP, the Board of Management has set up a central compliance management system within TÜV NORD AG:

  • Organizational structures, processes, associated reporting, and corresponding controls are in place.
  • Extensive preventive measures are available to prevent the emergence of compliance risks, e.g., through criminal acts, or to identify them at the earliest possible stage.
  • The compliance organization is transparent both externally and internally.
  • The Executive Board enforces corporate compliance in all organizational units.
  • There is a whistleblower system, known as the “Trust Line.” This can be used to report suspected cases and violations of the TÜV NORD GROUP Code of Conduct. This channel serves to prevent and investigate compliance violations and also supports complaint management in cases of human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain. The Trust Line is available to employees as well as customers, business partners, and suppliers to address concerns, particularly on issues such as corruption, human rights, and the environment—anonymously if necessary.
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As an alternative to the “Trust Line” whistleblower system, compliance violations can be reported to the TÜV NORD GROUP ombudsman, who is subject to attorney-client privilege.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance (principles of corporate management) is the framework for the management and monitoring of the TÜV NORD GROUP. It stands for responsible management and control geared towards long-term value creation. Corporate governance ensures that all the Group's business processes and organizational structures are in order. It is based on the current requirements of the German Stock Corporation Act.

All the essential requirements of the Control and Transparency Act (KonTraG) for public limited companies in Germany are adequately implemented in the TÜV NORD GROUP:

  • The Supervisory Board and Management Board have established efficient external and internal monitoring structures and processes.
  • The internal control system (ICS), including a risk management system, enables risks to be identified and avoided at an early stage.
  • Group Internal Audit continuously monitors the effectiveness of the control processes and regularly reports directly to the Management Board.
  • The compliance organization with a central contact person for compliance issues supports all employees in their lawful and responsible actions.  

The implementation of corporate governance in day-to-day business is supported by clear rules and regulations to which all employees have permanent online access:

Corporate governance guidelines and a sophisticated compliance management system with values and guidelines, a code of conduct, and a whistleblower system provide our employees with comprehensive support in this regard. They ensure the regularity of all business processes and organizational structures within the Group. They also promote responsible behavior on the part of each individual by preventing risks and dangers in advance. With these strategies, the TÜV NORD GROUP succeeds in managing and controlling the company with a focus on long-term value creation.

Contact

Compliance der TÜV NORD GROUP

Klaus-Jürgen Görke

Group Compliance Officer
Große Bahnstraße 31, 22525 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 160 888 15 00 / kgoerke@tuev-nord.de