The BMW Group's reporting system is responsible for providing information on specific or potential legal violations by employees within the Group. Business partners, customers or other third parties also have the option of reporting information around the clock via various reporting channels if there is concrete evidence of violations of the rules. In this way, risks can be identified and addressed at an early stage and, if necessary, appropriate remedies can be provided.

Confidentiality and the protection of informants are paramount here. On request, information can also be provided anonymously. It is in line with our Group-wide procedure not to take any steps to identify an informant who reports anonymously.

In addition to managers, local compliance departments and employee representatives as traditional points of contact, BMW Group employees and external reporting persons have various reporting channels available.

BMW Group associates and external whistleblowers can always turn to their managers, local compliance function and the Works Council with their matters and concerns. Furthermore, BMW Group Compliance has set up dedicated channels for the reporting of information relating to potential compliance violations. To ensure this can be done easily and confidentially and to serve as reporting channels within the meaning of the German Whistleblower Protection Act, BMW Group Compliance has established a dedicated email inbox and, specifically, the BMW Group SpeakUP Line, as well as an ombudsperson.