As one of the leading mobility and logistics companies, Deutsche Bahn takes responsibility for its actions in Germany – as well as in all other countries where it operates. For this reason, the company also expects its suppliers to treat people and the environment with respect as the foundation for a reliable partnership.
For this reason, DB has drawn up the DB Code of Conduct for Business Partners in addition to the DB Code of Conduct. It requires suppliers and business partners to comply with ethical and legal standards. For Deutsche Bahn, this means making a significant contribution to sustainable action in the supply chain.
The German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains
With the introduction of the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG), the legislator has created the framework for responsible and sustainable value creation along the entire supply chain. Deutsche Bahn complies with the requirements of the LkSG.
For example, DB has established an appropriate risk management system and conducts regular analyses to identify and minimize potential human rights and environment-related risks and to prevent, end or minimize the extent of any human rights-related or environment-related obligations. By implementing appropriate preventive measures, Deutsche Bahn also works to prevent human rights and environmental risks within its own operations and among its suppliers.
Deutsche Bahn reports on the fulfillment of its due diligence obligations under the LkSG to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control. The corresponding reports in German for the fiscal years 2023 and 2024 can be downloaded via the following links.
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The complaint procedure
To ensure compliance with the LkSG in its own business operations and in the supply chain, Deutsche Bahn has established a complaint procedure. Information about human and environment-related risks and violations can be submitted there.
How can reports be submitted?
Reports can be submitted online using the form below:
To the electronic whistleblower system BKMS
In addition, reports may be sent by mail to:
Deutsche Bahn AG
Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt
LkSG-Beschwerdeverfahren
Potsdamer Platz 2
10785 Berlin
What happens to the reports?
After receipt of the reports, they are reviewed and forwarded to the appropriate persons for further processing. If possible, DB then seeks contact with the person providing the information to discuss the facts of the case and initiate the measures necessary for handling the issue. Further details on the procedure can be found in our Rules of Procedure.
All reports are treated confidentially and in strict compliance with privacy requirements. Additional information can also be found on the website of the whistleblower system BKMS.