Bertling unveils new ESG helpline
At Bertling, they are dedicated to advancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives by continuously improving the sustainability of their supply chain.
In line with their commitment to ethical business practices, Bertling are ensuring compliance with the new German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which underscores their broader ESG objectives.
To support these efforts, they have launched the Navex EthicsPoint helpline, a comprehensive tool for reporting and addressing concerns related to compliance, financial ethics, social ethics, and data protection. This helpline is easily accessible to all stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and the public, via their website, phone, or a simple QR code.
THE KEY FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE: Compliance: Addressing anti-corruption, trade control, and anti-money laundering; Financial Ethics: Ensuring fair competition, proper handling of gifts and hospitality, and managing conflicts of interest; Social Ethics: Upholding labor and social standards, protecting human rights, and promoting environmental health and safety; Data Protection: Safeguarding information, preventing insider trading, and ensuring the protection of personal data and company property; By integrating these measures, Bertling is complying with legal requirements and setting a standard for ethical business practices in the logistics industry.
