Speak up through a confidential reporting channel
The Heimerle + Meule Whistleblower System provides a confidential channel for reporting suspected illegal or unethical conduct. Reports may concern employees, suppliers, or service providers and can be submitted anonymously in German or English through the portal.
Independent and confidential reporting channel
Anonymous reporting available if preferred
Reports possible in German and English
For suspected legal or ethical violations
A protected channel for reporting suspected misconduct
Heimerle + Meule provides access to an outsourced and independent whistleblower portal for people who have specific, substantiated information about suspected illegal or unethical conduct. Reports may relate to employees within the group as well as suppliers or service providers. The system helps identify possible legal violations, rule breaches, or actions that may harm the company. Reports can be submitted in German or English and anonymously if preferred.
What can be reported?
The reporting channel can be used for substantiated information or suspicions concerning possible legal violations, breaches of rules, or unethical conduct involving employees, suppliers, or service providers. The examples below provide orientation and do not replace an individual assessment of the circumstances.
Report suspected corruption, bribery, fraud, other criminal offences, or actions that may cause harm to the company.
Corruption, bribery, and fraud
Report suspected child labour, slavery, exploitation, discrimination, or other serious human rights concerns.
Human rights concerns
Report suspected serious deficiencies or violations relating to occupational health and safety requirements.
Occupational health and safety
Report other suspected legal violations, breaches of internal rules, or unethical conduct involving relevant parties.
Other legal or ethical violations
Confidential reporting through an independent portal
The Whistleblower System is the designated channel for substantiated concerns about possible legal or ethical violations. Reports can be submitted anonymously in German or English. The independent portal keeps confidential reporting separate from general Compliance enquiries and product or service complaints.
Access the Whistleblower System
If you have specific and substantiated information about a suspected legal or ethical violation, use the independent WhistleFox portal. The portal provides the designated confidential reporting channel and supports anonymous submissions in German or English.
The Whistleblower System is not intended for product or service claims, complaints, or general customer enquiries. If you are dissatisfied with a product or service, please contact your usual representative at Heimerle + Meule.
Explore related areas of responsibility
The Whistleblower System complements compliance structures and conduct standards. Explore the related pages for guidance, certified evidence, quality systems, environmental measures, and the wider responsibility framework.