Compliance through clear systems and conduct

Heimerle + Meule has a compliance organization that monitors and manages lawful and responsible conduct within the company. Risk-based measures, guidelines, training, and defined communication channels help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, minimize risks, and appropriately address potential violations.

  • Defined structures for compliant business conduct

  • Risk-based measures for relevant compliance topics

  • Guidance and training for employees company-wide

  • Clear channels for questions and suspected violations

A structured approach to lawful and responsible business conduct

Compliance monitors and manages adherence to legal requirements as well as internal standards and codes of conduct. Through defined processes, risk assessments, training programs, and control mechanisms, Heimerle + Meule establishes the conditions necessary for responsible and compliant conduct in day-to-day business operations.

How our compliance management system works

The compliance management system connects risk assessment, preventive measures, guidance, monitoring, and response. Five coordinated steps show how these elements support compliant conduct, strengthen awareness, and provide clear routes for advice or reporting across the organization.

Step 1

Identify compliance risks

A compliance risk analysis identifies relevant risk drivers and provides the basis for targeted, risk-based measures within the compliance program.

Step 2

Define preventive measures

Risk-based measures are developed to reduce identified risk drivers and strengthen compliant conduct in relevant areas of the business.

Step 3

Provide guidance and training

Individual advice, topic-specific guidance, training, instructions, and communication help employees understand relevant requirements.

Step 4

Monitor through audits

Audits and other control measures support structured process reviews and help identify potential compliance concerns.

Step 5

Enable reporting and response

The Whistleblower System provides a confidential route for reporting suspected violations so concerns can be reviewed appropriately.

Compliance is a shared responsibility

The compliance management system provides structures and guidance, but responsible conduct depends on each person acting lawfully, ethically, and with integrity. Employees receive support through advice, training, communication, and defined escalation channels. Business partners are addressed through the applicable conduct standards.

Standards that guide implementation

The compliance management system is informed by IDW PS 980 and DIN ISO 37301. These standards provide orientation for its core components and support a structured, risk-based approach. Membership in DICO also contributes to professional exchange and the development of compliance practice.

Vanessa Mai

Vanessa Mai

Sales Precious Metals Semifinished Products and Atelier

Questions, guidance, and confidential reporting

For questions or suggestions concerning compliance at Heimerle + Meule, contact the Compliance department. Reports of suspected legal or ethical violations should be submitted through the separate Whistleblower System so they can be handled through the designated confidential channel.

Explore related areas of responsibility

Compliance connects with certified systems, quality management, environmental protection, conduct standards, and confidential reporting channels. Explore the related pages for the evidence, measures, and principles relevant to each area.

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