Working at Volkswagen

Our Code of Conduct at Volkswagen

Our Code of Conduct is the ethical and values-based foundation for acting with integrity and in compliance with the rules in our Group. It serves as a binding guideline for all employees in all brands and companies – all over the world.

We are one – Our principles for integrity and compliance

Together, we bear responsibility for our collaboration, our workplace, the environment, sustainability, and society. We approach one another and everyone else with respect and fairness, as equals. We take a stance, we are steadfast and courageous in standing up for our values and principles – regardless of time, economic or social pressure.

We are firmly convinced it is essential for each and every one of us – employees, members of the Board of Management and managers – to act with honesty in order to foster trust in our Company, our products, services, and innovations. That is why the decisions we take in all areas of work and in all roles must be in accordance with our corporate values, and comply with valid national and international laws, regulations, and internal voluntary commitments. This also holds true for the continued evolution of our Company as well as the choice, procurement, development, and use of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence. Transparency is important to us and our approach to innovative technologies ensures that users‘ rights and security are respected.

We do not tolerate violations of the Code of Conduct. Anyone who violates our rules must expect appropriate consequences. To make sure that does not happen we seek advice and support so that together, we protect our Company, its values, and the reputation of all the brands.

Each of us is personally responsible for complying with OUR CODE. It is up to all of us to familiarize ourselves with the Code’s principles and to be guided by them in our day-to-day decision-making. For a Group on the move, for the protection of people and the environment, and for future generations.

We do not tolerate violations of the Code of Conduct.

OUR CODE helps us by identifying potential risk and conflict areas and explaining their significance for our company, using case studies to illustrate the applicable corporate principles. The contents of Volkswagen's Code of Conduct are summarized under four main headings and are supplemented by the chapter "We are one" as well as the corporate principles and support offerings:

We are committed individuals: We embrace our corporate values, principles and rules, thus promoting trustful, sincere and fair interaction with one another. We are all role models.
We are reliable colleagues: We take our responsibility in the workplace seriously and protect what is valuable for our team, our Company, and our customers.
We are responsible partners: Trust is our greatest asset. That is why we rely on honest, reliable, transparent, and fair business relationships.
We are good corporate citizens: We bear responsibility for society and ensure that our Company contributes to sustainable development.