Whistleblower System
V4Smart does not tolerate rule violations
V4Smart takes reports of possible rule violations very seriously, investigates them carefully, and responds appropriately to identified violations in compliance with labor law and co-determination requirements.
Rule violations are intentional or negligent breaches of applicable law (e.g. statutes, regulations, etc.) or internal company regulations, in particular violations of the code of conduct, as well as breaches of contractual employment obligations by employees of the Porsche Group committed in connection with or arising from their work for the Porsche Group.
Managers and employees are obligated to report justified suspicions of potential rule violations to the Porsche whistleblower system, in particular to the internal whistleblower office.
Managers, employees, customers or business partners of V4Smart, public officials or other external parties may report justified suspicions of a rule violation by Porsche Group employees anonymously to two external trusted lawyers, known as ombudspersons.
The ombudspersons are available to all whistleblowers around the clock via various reporting channels, free of charge. They treat all reports confidentially and guarantee anonymity to whistleblowers. They are also bound by attorney-client privilege.
Whistleblowers have no sanctions or other disadvantages to fear from V4Smart as a result of reporting such suspected cases.
If you wish to report specific information about possible rule violations related to V4Smart, you can contact the ombudspersons using the contact details below. The ombudspersons are also available for a personal confidential conversation.
How do we handle your report?
After submitting your report, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Your report to the Porsche whistleblower system will be thoroughly reviewed. If further information is required, we will contact you. We therefore ask that even when submitting an anonymous report, you leave a means of contact (e.g. via the online reporting channel — see below).
Only if this initial assessment reveals a suspicion of a violation will an investigation be initiated. The results of the investigation will then be evaluated and appropriate measures taken.
Submitting a report to the whistleblower system
The Porsche whistleblower system offers various channels to report potential misconduct by employees.
Phone
You can leave us a voice message by phone at any time. After entering the phone number (applicable to the country you are in), you will be prompted to enter the corresponding organization code. You can then submit your report as a voice message. The Porsche whistleblower system only receives a transcript of this. Call back to hear the response or any follow-up questions from the Porsche whistleblower system.
Select a phone number from this list for your country or region and have the corresponding organization code 122270 ready.
A detailed guide on how to submit reports by phone can be found here.
Online Reporting Channel
You have the option of contacting the Porsche whistleblower system via an internet-based communication platform in more than 65 languages. The system is confidential and secure and offers the option of submitting reports anonymously.
A detailed guide on how to submit reports online can be found here.
Ombudspersons
External lawyers ensure that complaints are forwarded to the responsible department at Porsche. If you wish to contact the ombudspersons, you can find all necessary information at the following link: https://ombudsleute-der-volkswagen-ag.de/
Email
You can reach the Porsche whistleblower system by email at:
whistleblower-office@porsche.de
whistleblower@porsche.digital
Postal Address / In Person
Postal address:
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
GR – Law and Compliance
Whistleblower Office
Porscheplatz 1
70435 Stuttgart, Germany
In person:
If you wish to arrange a personal appointment, please send us an email in advance to: whistleblower-office@porsche.de.
Privacy information on the whistleblower system can be found here:
- Privacy Information – Compliance and Internal Investigations
- Privacy Information – Whistleblower System
- Privacy Information – Whistleblower System (General)