Valued-based compliance is an indispensable part of our daily business activities, and it means we act in accordance with laws and regulations. Our Compliance Management System comprises fundamental concepts and methods designed to promote compliant behavior throughout the organization.
The objective of our Compliance Management System is to promote compliance with laws and policies within the company and to prevent inappropriate behavior. Our culture of integrity serves as the foundation for this. Corresponding measures are defined by our compliance and legal organizations considering the company’s business requirements.
Compliance Organization
Our compliance and legal departments have established the goal of guaranteeing Group-wide compliance with regulatory requirements. They are structured in a way to be able to optimally support and advise all our divisions in their business activities, processes, and services. Furthermore, our worldwide network of local contacts ensures that our standards are met and assists local management at Group companies in implementing our compliance program.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s Board of Management receives frequent updates on the state of our Compliance Management System and its potential development.
Monitoring and Improvement
We continuously review the adequacy and effectiveness of our Compliance Management System and adapt it to global developments, changing risks, and new legal requirements.
We also monitor important core processes during the year based on key performance indicators (KPIs) that include, amongst others, process duration and quality. In addition, we analyze the knowledge gained through independent internal and external assessments.
Acting Responsibly
“Acting Responsibly: Compliance, Integrity, and innovation in Day-to-day Work”
We are convinced that only those who act responsibly can achieve sustained success over the long term. For us, this involves more than just obeying laws, as we also seek to align our activities with shared principles and values.