Whistleblower System and SpeakUp® service
Whistleblower System and SpeakUp® service
The Volkswagen Group Whistleblower System exists as a safe place for reporting violations of any kind and to encourage employees, contractors, business partners, and other third parties to speak up. The below reporting channels can be used by employees, business partners, and other third parties to confidentially report reasonable suspicions of misconduct. Click here for full details.
SpeakUp® enables you to report serious breaches that would otherwise not be reported, in complete anonymity. Click on the link above for further details and how to use the service.
How do we process your report?
The qualified and experienced colleagues at the Investigation Office examine every report for potential misconduct by a Volkswagen Group employee thoroughly and follow it up systematically. First, you will get a confirmation of receipt. The Investigation Office then assesses your report. This includes gathering facts particularly from the whistleblower. Only if this initial evaluation shows grounds for suspicion of a violation an investigation by a dedicated Investigating Unit will be started. Afterwards, the results of the investigation will be assessed by the Investigation Office and appropriate measures will be recommended. Information about the status* and the outcome of the procedure will be given to you without undue delay.
Potential violations of the Code of Conduct for Business Partners by suppliers, including serious risks and violations of human rights and environment by direct and indirect suppliers, can also be reported to the Investigation Office - as well as reports requiring otherwise immediate action. The Investigation Office will inform the responsible departments, who will process the issue accordingly. This particularly includes taking the necessary measures to minimize or end violations and/or risks.
* The processing time varies depending on the subject of the procedure
Do you have any concerns or feedback regarding a Volkswagen Group UK Ltd product or service?
If you have any questions or inquiries regarding your new or used vehicle or feedback or complaints about services provided by Volkswagen Group UK Ltd please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0800 699 888. We kindly ask for your understanding that the Whistleblower System unfortunately cannot process customer complaints
Making a report to our Whistleblower System
The Whistleblower System offers various channels to report potential employee misconduct or potential violations of the Code of Conduct for Business Partners by suppliers in our Supply Chain, that allow a swift review and reaction by our company if necessary.
24/7 Hotline
You can make a report at 365 days, 24 hours, using the international toll-free number:
+800 444 46300*.
If your local telephone provider does not support the toll-free service, you can call the following chargeable number: +49 5361 946300.
Depending on the country you are calling from it is possible that the international toll-free hotline is not available since some telephone network providers do not support the service.
If so, please use the offered chargeable number or your country specific number.
Online Reporting Channel
You have the option of using a web-based communication platform to contact the Investigation Office in many languages here: https://www.bkms-system.com/bkwebanon/report/clientInfo?cin=22vwgroup16&c=-1&language=eng. This system is confidential and technically secured.
Even if your preferred language is not offered in the reporting channel, you can use any language to submit your report. You can also contact the Investigation Office in any language via e-mail or mail.
Ombudspersons
Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has appointed external lawyers to act as Ombudspersons. They advise on the Whistleblower System or ensure that reports from whistleblowers are forwarded anonymously to the Investigation Office if desired.
If you want to get in contact with the Ombudsperson you can find their contact details here:
http://www.ombudsmen-of-volkswagen.com/
You can get in contact with the Investigation Office of Volkswagen Group UK Ltd via e-mail: io@volkswagen.de
Postal Address
Central Investigation Office
Box 1717
38436 Wolfsburg Germany
In person
Please make an appointment in advance writing an E-mail to io@volkswagen.de