Compliance and Integrity

Compliance and integrity are fundamental aspects of our work at Kärcher. Open and transparent interaction is important to us. This requires a commitment from each and every one of us.

COMPLIANCE AT KÄRCHER

• As a global company, the trust that our business partners, employees and the public place in us every day is very important to us. To earn this trust, we have based our corporate culture firmly on transparency and clear responsibilities.

• Legal compliance and ethical conduct are our fundamental prerequisites for ensuring the long-term success of our business. We stipulate that compliance for Kärcher must involve full compliance with all laws, internal regulations, voluntary commitments and ethical principles.

• The company has set up a Compliance Management System in order to be able to guarantee compliance and prevent systematic misconduct. The fundamental principles and measures for behaving with integrity are set out in our Code of Conduct. 

• These principles form an integral part of our corporate philosophy. They serve as crucial guidance and a protective mechanism for Kärcher, our employees and our business partners.

• The aim is to permanently establish our core principles, and to continually examine and improve them. This ensures that we always act with integrity.

WHY SUBMIT A REPORT OR COMPLAINT?

Responsible and lawful conduct is a top priority for Kärcher. Our employees, business partners and third parties are able to report potential breaches at any time, making it easier for us to detect them. We check all incoming information, systematically and confidentially. If a breach occurs, this must be processed as quickly as possible and appropriate measures must be implemented – for this breach especially, but also to prevent any further breaches.

Which reports are helpful?

Suspect cases and breaches of laws, our Code of Conduct and internal guidelines.