Compliance

An essential part of corporate governance at HHLA is compliance with statutory provisions that apply to its business activities and internal policies (hereinafter referred to as “compliance”). In this respect, HHLA takes its responsibility towards business partners, shareholders, employees, and the public very seriously.

An essential part of corporate governance at HHLA is compliance with statutory provisions that apply to its business activities and internal policies (hereinafter referred to as “compliance”). In this respect, HHLA takes its responsibility towards business partners, shareholders, employees, and the public very seriously.

As the core of the Compliance Management System, HHLA has introduced a Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct contains superior principles concerning specific compliance topics such as business conduct in competition, prevention of corruption, conflicts of interest, and confidential information handling.

The Code of Conduct also comprises employees and third parties’ possibility of submitting notifications or hints about irregular behavior in the company. All notifications are treated confidentially and can also be submitted anonymously.

Professional training and intra-company media are employed to continuously inform the staff about the contents of the Code of Conduct and other in-depth subjects such as corruption prevention and behavior towards competitors. The group-wide coordination of the Compliance Management System is managed by the group compliance officer who cooperates – inter alia – with the risk management and internal audit department. The group compliance officer reports directly to the executive board and the audit committee to preserve his independence. In addition, he acts as an advisor and contact person for the staff and external parties in case of emerging questions concerning compliance.

In its relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors and other stakeholders, HHLA strives for a relationship of integrity, fairness, responsibility and sustainability, and expects its suppliers to follow the same principles. As a result, HHLA has also developed a code of conduct for suppliers.

To protect all stakeholders' interests and confidence, HHLA continuously enhances the current Compliance Management System.

Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct