Integrity & Compliance

At Porsche Holding, compliance means more than just adhering to legal regulations; it also entails acting ethically and responsibly. We expect our employees to base their decisions and conduct on the principles set forth in the Code of Conduct, thereby strengthening trust, transparency, and sustainable operations.

We exercise our responsibility in accordance with the following principles:

• Integrity and fairness – we make our decisions objectively, free from personal interests, and reject all forms of corruption
• Human rights and equal opportunity – we respect human and children’s rights and reject all forms of discrimination
• Responsible business conduct – in our operations, we comply with laws and internal regulations, and we consciously manage conflicts of interest
• Transparency and financial discipline – our financial processes are transparent, our reports are accurate, and we work exclusively with reliable partners
• Fair competition – we conduct our business in accordance with the rules of free and fair competition and reject anti-competitive agreements
• Sustainability and environmental protection – we take responsibility for the environmental impact of our operations and strive for the efficient use of resources
• Data protection and information security – we ensure the protection of personal data, as well as the security of corporate information and know-how
• Responsible partnership and communication – we maintain transparent, compliant relationships with our business partners; our communication is consistent and reliable

These guiding principles steer our day-to-day operations and ensure that our activities are aligned with the values of Porsche Holding: integrity, responsibility, professionalism, and collaboration.

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Responsible Business Conduct

• We comply with laws, internal policies, and our corporate values.
• We sell our products and services exclusively through official, contractual channels.
• We respect our colleagues’ privacy, but avoid conflicts of interest between personal and business matters.
• Our decisions are objective and are not influenced by personal relationships.
• The handling of gifts, invitations, and hospitality is governed by internal policies.
• We reject all forms of corruption.

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Financial Transparency

• We work exclusively with reliable partners who operate in full compliance with the law.
• Our financial transactions are transparent, and our financial reports are accurate and prepared on time.
• We comply with national and international accounting standards.
• We fulfill our tax and customs obligations accurately and on time.

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Competition and the Market

• We conduct our business activities on a performance-based basis and within the framework of free competition.
• We do not enter into anti-competitive agreements.
• We do not abuse our dominant position.
• We comply with antitrust laws in our cooperation with contractual partners.

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Procurement and Foreign Trade

• We select suppliers carefully based on objective criteria.
• We handle procurement in accordance with relevant internal guidelines.
• We comply with all laws and regulations related to exports and imports.

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Handling of Inside Information

• We handle information that is material to the stock market strictly in accordance with our internal policies.
• We do not disclose inside information to any outside parties, including family members.

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Occupational Safety, Data Security, and Protection of Know-How

• We are committed to occupational safety and health protection.
• We protect personal data and process it exclusively in accordance with the law.
• We safeguard our company’s know-how and respect the intellectual property of others.
• We provide targeted protection for IT security and company assets.

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Employee Representation

• We recognize employees’ right to representation.
• We strive for open, trust-based, and fair dialogue.
• Fair cooperation is an integral part of our corporate culture.

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Training and Awareness

We regularly train our employees to ensure they understand and comply with our policies and rules.