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48 Pushing innovation to new heights –
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50 Integrity and responsible value creation
Our unwavering commitment
Principles of conduct must be more than merely voluntary rules and guidelines; they have to be mandato-
ry at all times and places. If we amend or further develop our principles in the light of external circum-
stances or internal decisions, we communicate the resulting changes clearly and directly. Everyone must
know at all times what Siemens stands for.
Our company’s values – responsible, excellent, innovative – are the core of what we mean by integrity.
They don’t take the place of binding rules of conduct for employees and managers; rather, they provide
the basis for those rules and lay the foundation for their interpretation and ongoing development. Our ef-
forts to combat corruption and illegal behavior provide a good example of what we understand by com-
plete transparency. We’ve established unambiguous and absolutely binding rules which make it clear to
every employee and to all other stakeholders that we do not tolerate corruption or any other form of illegal
activity.
A culture of integrity – a culture that guarantees the interplay of concrete rules, processes and follow-
on training – can grow and develop only on the basis of clearly formulated rules and regulations. Our cul-
ture of integrity is the cornerstone of all our business activities. And it’s synonymous with Siemens.
The ten principles of the UN Global Compact provide the framework for our rules and regulations. As a
member of the Compact, we’re committed to addressing the challenges of globalization by aligning our
strategy and operations with those principles, which set internationally recognized standards for human
rights, labor, environmental protection and anti-corruption.
Areas of integrity
Our principles aren’t static. We’re continuously working to clearly define, develop and formulate them in
unambiguous rules and to firmly anchor them throughout our company:
Anti-corruption I Our anti-corruption campaign was a first step
that has served as the catalyst, model and driver of our ongoing
efforts. By establishing clear guidelines and taking direct action, our
management has substantially enhanced our company’s culture of
integrity. And we’re convinced that integrity ensures our long-term
success. www.siemens.com/compliance
Occupational health and safety I We’ve assigned responsibility
for occupational health and safety, environmental protection and tech-
nical safety to a new unit – Environmental Protection, Health Manage-
ment and Safety (EHS) – under the direction of Managing Board Mem-
ber and Labor Director Siegfried Russwurm. New, binding EHS
principles require all our Divisions and Regions to introduce integrated
EHS management systems. www.siemens.com/health-safety
Human rights I
The observance of human rights is a fundamental
criterion for our business decisions and actions. Our commitment to
respect these rights is affirmed in our Business Conduct Guidelines.
Their protection also plays a vital role in our relationships with our em-
ployees. Human rights must be honored both in our own operations
and by our suppliers.
www.siemens.com/human-rights