The complaints procedure is open to all whistleblowers who wish to report breaches of regulations by Flughafen Friedrichshafen GmbH and its business partners.
The complaints procedure is available to all persons, in particular whistleblowers working in the private or public sector, who obtain information about violations in a professional context or who are potentially involved in our supply chains. The whistleblowing procedure is designed to provide redress and protect whistleblowers who do not abuse the whistleblowing system from retaliation. Accordingly, the identity of a whistleblower who reports information about violations is protected and treated confidentially, unless inaccurate information about violations is reported intentionally or through gross negligence. Retaliation against honest whistleblowers will not be tolerated.
The personnel entrusted with the whistleblowing procedure are qualified and are instructed to take appropriate follow-up measures and ensure remedial action. In addition, an agreement has been reached with the persons entrusted with this task to ensure that they are independent in the performance of their duties, are not bound by instructions and are obliged to maintain confidentiality. This is intended to ensure impartial action. If a whistleblower wishes to remain anonymous to the company, they can contact the designated ombudsman’s office.
Upon request, the ombudsman’s office will only forward the facts provided to the company, but will treat the name and identity of the whistleblower confidentially.
The following information in particular can be provided via the reporting offices:
- Indications of breaches within the scope of DIRECTIVE (EU) 2019/1937 (EU Whistleblower Directive) and thus breaches of Union law in the areas of public procurement, financial services and money laundering, product safety, transport safety, environmental protection, radiation protection, food safety, animal welfare, public health, consumer protection, privacy protection, information security, competition and state aid law, corporate tax
- Indications of human rights or environmental risks and violations of corporate due diligence obligations in the company’s supply chains.