How important is compliance at ThyssenKrupp?
Compliance in the meaning of measures to ensure compliance with the law, statutes and company-internal policies and observance thereof by subsidiaries is a key management task at ThyssenKrupp. A compliance program was launched immediately after the merger of the predecessor groups, Thyssen and Krupp, back in 1999. Since then, it has been reviewed and updated where necessary on a regular basis. Groupwide compliance activities focus on the areas of antitrust law and combating corruption. The Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG unequivocally expressed its stance against antitrust infringements and corruption in the ThyssenKrupp Compliance Commitment. Antitrust violations or infringements against regulations on combating corruption will not be tolerated and will result in sanctions against the persons concerned. All employees are requested to contribute actively in their areas of responsibility in implementing the ThyssenKrupp Compliance Program. The Compliance Commitment is supplemented by
