As a global company, we understand that our influence extends far beyond our own operations. We are continuously working to improve our due diligence measures. Respecting and upholding human rights for our employees worldwide and for all people along our supply chain is an integral part of our identity: We ensure fair working conditions, promote responsible cooperation through participation and co-determination, and create structures to identify potential risks early on and address them effectively. This is based on international standards, a systematic approach, and open dialogue with all stakeholders.
Human Rights
Respecting and Supporting Human Rights – Worldwide
We are guided by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and attach particular importance to the rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights and the core labor standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO). These form the basis for our global commitment to human rights.
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Human Rights Policy Statement and Code of Conduct
We reaffirm our commitment through our Policy Statement on Social Responsibility and Human Rights. It outlines our approach and the processes through which we fulfill our responsibility worldwide. This is complemented by our Code of Conduct, which makes respect for human rights binding for all employees.
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Participation in the UN Global Compact
As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, we are committed to clear principles: We respect human rights, uphold the rights of employees and their representatives, and are dedicated to protecting the environment.
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Human Rights Compliance Management System
With our Human Rights Compliance Management System (Human Rights CMS), we take a systematic approach to fulfilling our human rights due diligence obligations worldwide and along the entire value chain. The Human Rights CMS applies to all Group companies and majority shareholdings and is guided by international standards such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as well as applicable legal requirements.
Human Rights Compliance Management System
Whistleblowing System SpeakUp
Complaints procedure
Human Rights in the Supply Chain
Respecting Human Rights Along the Value Chain
We expect our suppliers to uphold social and environmental standards and work with us to advance sustainability in relation to human rights and the environment. Our Supplier Due Diligence Process — as part of the Human Rights Compliance Management System — helps us systematically identify and address human rights risks within our supply chain.
Whistleblowing System: Speak Up and Take Action
Through our whistleblowing system “SpeakUp”, confidential reports on potential human rights violations can be submitted at any time — whether they concern incidents within our own company or at our suppliers. All reports received are carefully reviewed to ensure that we can respond promptly and address any misconduct thoroughly and consistently.
Engaging with Stakeholders
We actively seek dialogue with potentially affected stakeholder groups and engage, for example, with employees, their representatives, and civil society groups. Their feedback and expertise contribute to the continuous development of our processes and measures, helping us to further strengthen our commitment to human rights.
As a member of CSR Europe’s “Responsible Trucking” initiative, we work together with other leading companies to improve working conditions for drivers in the European transport and logistics sector.
Together with IndustriALL Global Union, IG Metall, as well as company and employee representatives, we are participating in the development of a multi-stakeholder platform to strengthen social dialogue in Türkiye.
Our Ambition at a Glance
We are strongly committed to respecting and upholding human rights and expect the same from our business partners throughout our value chain.
