External contact partners at the law firm Simmons & Simmons LL.P. support the RWE Group and its employees in complying with the RWE Code of Conduct and international human rights. It is not only our staff who may contact the firm, but also third parties, such as suppliers or other business partners, who are welcome to get in touch with the external contact partner at any time. If you identify or become aware of potential or concrete violations of human rights or our internal code of conduct (such as discrimination, occupational safety, child labor, forced labor, etc.), you can contact the external contact person.
Any information received is summarised and forwarded to the Chief Human Rights Officer of RWE AG, who decided upon the necessary course of action. The transmitted facts are usually checked and all necessary measures are taken to prevent or eliminate any irregularities. Of course, the external contact partner treats the name and contact details of the informing party as confidential and generally will only forward it to the company with their prior agreement. The informing party does not have to fear any repercussions as a result of sharing the information, provided that the information was not unknowingly or intentionally untrue.
