Compliance & Integrity

In order to implement compliance and integrity at Audi effectively and for the long term, we use a Compliance Management System (CMS) that adheres to internationally recognized standards. It represents the principles, measures, processes, and structures that must be permanently established and continuously improved in order to comply with laws and counteract systematic misconduct.

Audi is also part of the Group-wide compliance and integrity program Together4Integrity (T4I) from Volkswagen. The aim of this initiative is to anchor integrity as an inherent part of our corporate culture and to thereby strengthen the trust of the employees, customers, business partners, and the public in the company.

To give employees some orientation, Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group have defined a binding Code of Conduct. It defines the code of conduct that applies for our everyday work, independently of any hierarchy. This is supported by mandatory training sessions to create and promote a uniform awareness and value system throughout the company.

We also have guiding principles that apply for our business partners in the Volkswagen Group. The Code of Conduct for Business Partners summarizes the expectations that we place on our partners, in particular our suppliers and sales partners. Like the Code of Conduct for our employees, it includes respecting human rights, complying with occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. We thereby set high standards not only internally, but also endeavor to uphold our values and principles along the entire value chain as well.

Reports on specific indications of potential misconduct by Audi Group employees can be made to the Whistleblower System. Violations of the Code of Conduct, human rights, or other compliance violations can be reported confidentially in any language and at any time. The hints are checked for potential regulatory violations, which are then punished accordingly if validated.

Integrity is one of the four corporate values of Audi, alongside appreciation, openness, and responsibility. We also share a foundation of values within the Volkswagen Group that is described in the seven Group Essentials. They are a promise to our customers, shareholders, business partners, and to ourselves. They describe what the Group stands for in all brands, companies, and countries.