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Compliance and Integrity | Audi Brussels
Integrity
Our culture depends on us constantly questioning our thoughts, actions and behaviors. It depends on having the right attitude: being honest, taking responsibility and being open about mistakes. That is why integrity is one of our core values.
Various measures have been taken to ensure that integrity is practiced at Audi Brussels. For example, all employees receive regular training on integrity and compliance as part of our Code of Conduct training and our role model program - with a particular focus on our managers (leading by example). And at Audi, we promote a "speak up" culture and encourage team members to raise concerns they may have. But it starts earlier: Integrity is already an important factor in the recruitment process, which is taken into account by our hiring team and supervisors.
Our Code of Conduct
Acting with integrity and compliance is of paramount importance at Audi Brussels, as it is crucial to our success. In addition to compliance with laws, regulations and internal rules, the emphasis on ethical values is one of our key principles.
The Audi Brussels Code of Conduct is derived from Volkswagen’s group-wide Code of Conduct. It’s a key tool for reinforcing our awareness of good and law-abiding behaviour as well as our responsibilities towards our business partners, workplace and society. It applies to everyone working at Audi Brussels, regardless of department or hierarchy, and plays an important role in ensuring that each individual behaves accordingly.
Code of Conduct for business partners
The Code of Conduct for Business Partners describes what we expect from our partners.
Please visit the ONE.Konzern Business Plattform (ONE.KBP) for the sustainability requirements of Audi Brussels.
Human rights
We are committed to our corporate responsibility to uphold human rights and, in doing so, take guidance from the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In terms of content, they refer to the general explanation of human rights (codified in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights), the OECD Guidelines for multinational companies and the core labor standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in particular.
As part of the Compliance Management System, Compliance bears central responsibility for the topic of business and human rights and maintains a continuous exchange with various functions, specialist areas and Group coordination. Responsible supply chain management should also be noted as a fundamental element for upholding human rights in cooperation with suppliers.
We have anchored our understanding of the basic aspects of business and human rights in both the Audi Code of Conduct and internal policies and have phrased our expectations for employees and business partners in the following documents, for example:
- Social Charter – Declaration by the Volkswagen Group on social rights, industrial relations and business and human rights
- Code of Conduct (only Dutch version)
- Code of Conduct for Business Partners
Modern Slavery Statement
In accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, as enacted in the United Kingdom, AUDI Brussels has prepared the following statement in relation to the financial year ending 31st December 2023.
This statement outlines some of the actions undertaken by AUDI Brussels in 2023 as part of its commitment to tackling Modern Slavery in all aspects of its business. It is intended that this statement will continue to evolve over time and demonstrate progress on this important issue.