Welcome to Hellmann's Whistleblowing and Legal Complaint Tool!
At Hellmann, we are committed to fostering a transparent, fair, and ethical working environment. If you observe any irregularities, violations of the law, Hellmann's policies,
or ethical standards, you can report them anonymously and confidentially through our Whistleblowing Tool. Alternatively, you can use our Legal Complaint Tool to report violations of
the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which requires companies to ensure their supply chains are free from human rights abuses and environmental harm.
Your report matters – as reporting concerns supports us in taking responsibility and uphold our commitment to a safe and transparent workplace.
We ensure that all reports are thoroughly investigated in accordance with the law and handled with the highest level of confidentiality and anonymity.
Your contribution helps us swiftly identify, address, and resolve any issues. Please select the appropriate tool on the left — either the
Whistleblower Line or the
Legal Complaint Tool.
What is the difference between the tools and which one should I choose?
Both the Whistleblower Tool and the Legal Complaint tool allow you to report concerns or misconduct. However, each serves a specific purpose:
- The Whistleblower Line is for general reporting of violations such as corruption, money laundering, breaches of company policies, or ethical misconduct.
- The Legal Complaint Tool focuses specifically on human rights, environmental harm and due diligence issues within the supply chain, in line with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
If you're unsure which tool to use, feel free to submit your report through either channel. We will ensure that it is forwarded to the appropriate expert, who will follow up with you accordingly.
Legal Complaint Tool and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), also known as the German Supply Chain Act, requires companies with 1,000 or more employees to take responsibility for human rights and
environmental protection throughout their supply chains. This law mandates due diligence processes to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights violations
and environmental damage in both the company's operations and its supply chain.
For more information, please reference the appropriate federal ministry's page:
BAFA - Information in English
