Since January 1, 2024, Berlin-Chemie AG has been the only Menarini Group company directly subject to the LkSG, as it had more than 1,000 employees as of December 31, 2023. Consequently, Berlin-Chemie AG is responsible for implementing the due diligence obligations for its subsidiaries and branches.

For more information see Berlin-Chemie AG Policy Statement.

The role of the Human Rights Officer, officially appointed by the Board of Director, is embedded in a company-wide governance structure. The governance structure takes into account the shared responsibility of all persons acting on behalf of the company to respect human rights.

In order to ensure compliance with human rights and environmental due diligence obligations, Berlin-Chemie AG set up a risk management system based on the “Line of defense model”.

Ethical and legally compliant behavior is a top priority for Berlin-Chemie AG, in terms of its own business activities and in its relationships with business partners and customers.

Berlin-Chemie AG employees and external stakeholders can anonymously report suspicions free of charge in various languages using this group-wide complaint system.

Further details on Berlin-Chemie AG complaints procedure and other channels can be found in the Rules of Procedure.