Compliance

Forschungszentrum Jülich is aware of its responsibility for its employees and society. We see honest and collegial interaction as the prerequisite for successful and fruitful cooperation. That is why we are committed to compliance, which pays attention to the observance of legal provisions, internal regulations and basic ethical principles.

Whistleblower system

As part of this self-image, we therefore offer all employees of the research center and external persons the possibility to report compliance violations via a whistleblower system.

Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

The FZJ is committed to respecting and protecting human rights and to acting responsibly with regard to the environment, as provided for in the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. ↓

Information on the whistleblower system

Any reports of criminal offences, regulatory offences, or serious non-compliance with internal regulations incriminating Forschungszentrum Jülich (breaches of compliance) are therefore taken seriously and pursued.

The digital whistleblowing system facilitates the anonymous reporting of compliance breaches. The system is monitored by the compliance officer. It supplements the established contact points and provides an additional option for reporting misconduct.

The whistleblowing system is operated by German company LegalTegrity GmbH. The system is available around the clock in German and English. It can be accessed using any Internet-capable device. It is also possible to report information using a telephone hotline (see below). The whistleblowing system can also be used by external persons who are in contact with Forschungszentrum Jülich in the course of their professional activities or who wish to report rule violations that affect the FZJ.

This system can also be used for complaints regarding violations of human rights or environmental obligations under the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). The Complaints Procedure in Accordance with the LkSG can be found here.

Digital complaints

If you would like to report a breach, please click on the following link

It will take you directly to the homepage of the whistleblowing system, where a questionnaire will lead you through the process of reporting a breach.

The system is available around the clock in German and English. It can be accessed using any Internet-capable device. The system is fully encrypted, ensuring secure communication between the whistleblower and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Every report received is carefully assessed and any violations are thoroughly investigated. All reports are treated confidentially and processed in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Data protection and anonymity are guaranteed at all times.

Telephone complaints

The hotline is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 (+49 800 3800 999).

The hotline is free of charge when you call from a German landline or German mobile phone number. Phone calls are answered by employees of LegalTegrity GmbH. These employees have been specially trained for this task and are bound by an obligation of confidentiality. The anonymity of the caller is therefore guaranteed. To protect their anonymity, the caller should also withhold their number.

Any questions regarding the whistleblowing system should be addressed to the compliance officer of Forschungszentrum Jülich at: 02461 61 2999 or compliance@fz-juelich.de.

Further information

Data Privacy Information

Data protection information on the whistleblower system

Download information

Link to the whistleblowing system

Direct link to the whistleblower system via QR code or by clicking on the button. It will take you directly to the homepage of the whistleblowing system, where a questionnaire will lead you through the process of reporting a breach.

Go to whistleblowing system

Information on the implementation of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) is subject to the requirements of the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG). This law obliges companies to design their supply chains, including their own business area, in a responsible manner.

Policy statement

In the Policy statement on the human rights strategy pursuant to Section 6 (2) LkSG LkSG, FZJ has committed itself to respecting and protecting human rights and to acting responsibly with regard to the environment. FZJ also expects its employees to respect human rights in the sense of the LkSG and to act responsibly with regard to the environment. In addition, FZJ expects its suppliers in the supply chain to comply with the applicable human rights and environmental protection regulations. Details can be found in the Policy statement.

The Policy statement on the human rights strategy of Forschungszentrum Jülich in accordance with Section 6 (2) LkSG can be found here.