Complaint process

Festo offers three different ways in which a complaint or information about possible human rights violations can be submitted. As a general rule, whistle-blowers can expect not to suffer any personal consequences or consequences under employment law at Festo if they anonymously report wrongdoing.

As the criminal and irregular activities are being investigated and prosecuted, the interests

• of the whistle-blower, in particular protection of their anonymity and protection against reprisals
• by the accused, especially protection against being denounced, is adequately taken into account and safeguarded.

If there are sufficient initial grounds to suspect misconduct, adequate measures will be taken and carried out with the greatest possible confidentiality.