Continental respects the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy of the UN agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO). The principles laid down in this declaration are meant as guidelines for multinational enterprises, governments, and employers’ and workers’ organizations. The fundamental objective of the guidelines is to improve the working and living conditions of people worldwide.

Continental uses the Corporate-Governance-Principles, the Corporate Guidelines (BASICS) and the Code of Conduct as a basis of its continuous fight against corruption and bribery. Together, they form the groundwork of responsible company management and control that are based on achieving a long-term increase in value.

Unethical, illegal or irresponsible behavior does damage to the company and its stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, suppliers, partners and employees. A compliance & anti-corruptions hotline has been set up to help track down any improper behavior. In this way, any Continental stakeholder who becomes aware of illegal or dubious activities such as violations of our basic values or criminal activities can report such activities effectively - and of course anonymously - to the company.

Information about violations in the following areas can be reported through the hotline:

Theft, bribery and non-cash benefits
Fraud
Conflicts of interest
Insider trading
Money laundering
Accounting manipulation
Environmental protection
Health and workplace safety, industrial safety.

Tips received by the hotline are passed on to Corporate Auditing for investigation.