Integrity and responsibility guide our actions.
At Werhahn, compliance is a way of life. Every day.
It is part of Werhahn’s core philosophy to align corporate management with clear guidelines and legal requirements. Binding rules provide us with guidance for our actions and serve as a basis for decision-making—in our interactions within the Werhahn Group, in our dealings with customers and business partners, and as part of society. Implementation and oversight are ensured by the company-wide Werhahn Code of Conduct, the compliance helpline, and the internal audit department.
Binding guidelines for everyone.
As a German family-owned company operating internationally, we are subject to various legal systems. The Werhahn Code of Conduct also establishes binding values and standards of conduct throughout the entire Group. This lays the foundation for integrity and trust, both internally and externally.
Company-wide helpline.
Every employee is expected to comply with the Code of Conduct and to ensure that they act with integrity and in accordance with the rules in their day-to-day work. If you have any questions or suspect a potential violation, you can contact Werhahn management, the responsible compliance officer, the appropriate confidential advisor, or the Group’s central, independent helpline. Regardless of the reporting channel you choose, all reports will be treated confidentially and anonymously.
Transparency and oversight –
cornerstones of corporate governance.
As an independent oversight body, the Internal Audit department monitors compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines. It performs key auditing and advisory functions both within the holding company and at the Werhahn Group’s subsidiaries worldwide in which the Group holds a majority stake. In doing so, it plays a key role in minimizing risk and ensuring the company’s success. It is also responsible for the group-wide internal control system (ICS). An experienced, interdisciplinary team conducts, among other things, standard audits, governance audits, and ad hoc special audits. The focus is on legal compliance in the areas of antitrust law, anti-corruption, and money laundering.
About Us
For nearly two centuries, Wilh. Werhahn KG has stood for values-based entrepreneurship, long-term growth, corporate responsibility, and a strong network of independently operating corporate divisons.
Figures & Reports
The Werhahn Group: Overview of business performance and key figures.