Prevention Program Against Actions In Conflict With RWE's Interests

Dear Suppliers,

Have you encountered any actions in conflict with RWE's interests – i.e., unethical or unlawful conduct within RWE CZ Group companies, infractions of the RWE Code of Conduct, or other situations or actions which you found to be at odds with the law or with internal rules and regulations at RWE CZ Group companies, and/or directly jeopardizing the interests of RWE CZ Group companies, such as fraud, violations of work safety and health protection rules, discrimination, or corruption?  Please confide in us!

As a part of the above-mentioned prevention program, the RWE CZ Group companies have been engaged in active cooperation with their suppliers since 1 October 2009.  The cornerstone for preventing actions against RWE's interests within the RWE CZ Group is our corporate culture, which is tasked with creating an environment and an atmosphere in which actions in conflict with RWE's interests do not thrive.  One important component of corporate culture throughout the RWE Group is the RWE Code of Conduct, a tool which supports our efforts to always interact with everyone as an exemplary, reliable, and honest business partner and employer.  We expect you to respect and observe the principles embodied by the RWE Code of Conduct. 

The RWE CZ Group companies have decided to combat any potential irregularities in this respect, and to this end established the RWE Green Line – an anonymous hotline for you to report any suspicions of actions aimed against RWE's interests (see the attached Guide to the RWE Green Line).

The RWE CZ Group companies are committed to looking into any case of suspected action against RWE's interests, thoroughly investigating all cases brought to their attention, and using disciplinary and legal means to root out such conduct. 

The RWE Green Line is administered on behalf of RWE CZ Group companies by the law firm BBH, advokátní kancelář, v.o.s., who offer this service in their capacity as an unbiased institution, through three dedicated representatives whom you may contact both anonymously or on a name basis – the benefit of the latter being that you may request to be kept informed about the progress and the results of investigations.  If you so wish, you may disclose your name to the staff of the RWE Green Line but still remain anonymous vis-à-vis all RWE CZ Group companies. 

In the case of procurement procedures, receipt of a complaint over the RWE Green Line has no suspensive effect on the tender. 

All information related to internal investigation is strictly confidential.