Whistleblower Policy

Purpose:
The purpose of the Whistleblower Policy is to provide a safe and confidential way for employees of the Institute to report violations of laws, regulations or internal policies.
This policy is intended to ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and that reported violations are appropriately investigated and remedied.

Scope of application:
This policy applies to all employees of the Institute as well as external parties acting on behalf of the Institute.

Definition of whistleblowing:
Whistleblowing refers to the reporting of misconduct or violations of laws, regulations or internal policies by an employee or external party.

Procedure for reporting violations:
Employees may report violations verbally or in writing to the Compliance Department. External parties may report violations in writing to the Compliance Department. Reports should be as detailed as possible and contain all relevant information.

Protection of whistleblowers:
The Institute is committed to protecting whistleblowers from reprisals. Any form of harassment, discrimination or retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Investigation and handling of reports:
The Compliance Department is responsible for investigating and handling reported violations. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated appropriately. If necessary, appropriate action will be taken to remedy the reported violation.

Our Compliance Department is at your disposal:

Attorney Dr. Jochen Bernhard
Menold Bezler Lawyers Tax Consultants Auditors Partnership mbB
E-mail: vertrauensanwalt-ims-chips@menoldbezler.de
Telephone: (0711) 860 40 611
Postal address: Stresemannstraße 79, 70191 Stuttgart