Speak Up – We Listen

We encourage employees, business partners,and third parties to raise concerns whenever potential misconduct or violationsof law or policy are suspected.

To support this, HRS provides access to anindependent ombudsperson and a secure whistleblowing system. Reports can besubmitted confidentially and, where legally permissible, anonymously. Allreports are carefully reviewed and investigated in a fair and impartial manner.HRS does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns ingood faith.

Our ombudsman and Compliance Officer can becontacted at the following address:

Stefan Rau(Attorney)
BDO LegalRechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Zielstattstraße4081379 Munich
phone: +49172-8244516
mail: stefan.rau@bdolegal.de

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FAQs

All your questions, answered.

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Can I contact the ombudsman anonymously?

Yes, whistleblowers can contact the ombudsman anonymously. This includes the whistleblower's initial contact with the ombudsman. If the whistleblower prefers, the ombudsman will then maintain the whistleblower's anonymity when dealing with the company.

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What will happen with the information I provide?

The information is investigated while taking into account the relevant laws and internal rules, and the wishes of all parties concerned (e.g. the anonymity of the whistleblower). To this end, the ombudsman will check the information provided, before forwarding it to its contact at the company.

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Can I contact the ombudsman to enquire about the investigation's progress?

Whistleblowers can find out the status of the investigation from the ombudsman at any time. The ombudsman will share as much information about its findings with the whistleblower as is legally permitted, at the latest after the completion of the investigation.

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If I contact the ombudsman, will it become my legal representation?

No, the ombudsman is not permitted to represent the whistleblower in any official or judicial proceedings. Therefore, the Ombudsman cannot and must not take any steps to enforce the individual rights or claims of the whistleblower in court.

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Is the ombudsman truly independent?

Yes. The ombudsman acts as a standalone, independent lawyer and is not subject to any instructions from the company regarding the content of the matter. After a thorough investigation, the ombudsman decides whether and to what extent the information submitted to it can be passed on to the company.