Menu Search COMMITMENTS Compliance at Ottobock Our company structure is shaped by numerous different stakeholders and business activities which are subject to varying degrees of freedom. We have a culture of compliance Complex requirements and continuously changing legal and normative frameworks demand clear standards and rules for corporate governance and for our collaboration. In order to comply with these rules – which include applicable laws, guidelines, standards and agreements – the management of Ottobock has introduced a compliance management system. Our code of conduct, our internal policy prevention of corruption and a culture of compliance which is based on trust form important pillars of Ottobock’s compliance management system. We continually develop and update this system to ensure it reflects general social values and complies with the most recent legal requirements. Family matters We’re a family business, which means we place particular value on open communication, honesty and cooperative relationships between all employees as well as with our customers and business partners as we implement our compliance goals. “Encourage others to correct errors, be proactive and make decisions.” Company founder Otto Bock, 1944 Code of conduct Every Ottobock employee is responsible for their own actions and behaviour at all times. They must respect our corporate values and observe the company’s code of conduct to the best of their ability in everything they do. Our interactions are defined by trust, fairness and respect. This lays the foundation for integrity and honesty. By taking into account international standards for human rights, employment, environmental protection and anti-corruption, the Ottobock code of conduct follows the universally recognised principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The code of conduct encompasses the following eleven principles: OTTOBOCK CODE OF CONDUCT PDF | 121 KB EXPLANATORY DECLARATION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT PDF | 101 KB EXPLANATORY DECLARATION ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES TO COMPLEMENT THE CODE OF CONDUCT PDF | 120 KB “Nearly 100 years on, our values – such as honesty, trust and reliability – are still intact. As the head of the family in its third generation, and as the owner and Chairman of the Board, I’m proud that our culture of mutual respect is alive and well.” Professor Hans Georg Näder, Owner Whistleblowing Unit The Whistleblowing Unit is intended to give all employees, customers and business partners the opportunity to report compliance violations in order to clarify these internally and to be able to prevent future damage to persons in the company or to the company itself. The Whistleblowing Unit serves to report serious violations of laws or our internal regulations with regard to fraud, corruption, theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, blackmail, betrayal of secrets, export control, irregularities in accounting, environmental protection, occupational health and safety as well as child and forced labour. Due to legal requirements, tips on data privacy infringements are to be reported exclusively to our Global Data Privacy Office. Please use this encrypted contact form. Whistleblowers worldwide can submit their reports anonymously through two channels: External Ombudsperson Ottobock has also set up an external ombudsperson. Attorney Dr. André Große Vorholt will review your case and investigate it as comprehensively as possible. While maintaining your anonymity, he reports the case to the Compliance Department of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA Contact details of the ombudsperson: Dr. André Große Vorholt Phone: +49 89 23714 12460 Email: ottobock-ombudsmann@luther-lawfirm.com Digital Whistleblowing Unit The Compliance Department of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA will process your report professionally and with the utmost discretion: GO TO THE OTTOBOCK WHISTLEBLOWER SYSTEM Additional topics VALUES AND CULTURE People first THE OTTOBOCK COMPANY An overview of the leading innovator FUTURING Space for ideas Research and development Digitalization COMPANY About Ottobock Values and culture History Locations Newsroom Compliance SUSTAINABILITY Strategy Areas of activity Paralympics Running Clinics Reports CAREER Why Ottobock For Engineers For Pupils For Students Job portal Contact INFORMATION Download Clinical Studies Download Software Download Purchase Conditions Download Certificates Ottobock Training & Education OTTOBOCK APPS Apple App Store Google Play Store Follow us on Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn XING kununu TikTok Contact us How can we help you? SEND US A MESSAGE COPYRIGHT BY OTTOBOCK © 2021 PRIVACY NOTICE PRIVACY SETTINGS TERMS OF USE IMPRINT English (EN) Your privacy settings To ensure that our website works safely and properly and to offer you relevant products and services, we use cookies on our websites. Here, you may change or withdraw your settings consent at any time. Detailed SettingsAccept all cookies Legal notice Privacy notice