Respecting and protecting human rights
Responsible behaviour is the foundation on which ERGO creates value for and with all its stakeholders. We are convinced that we can successfully implement our business model by making choices based on a long-term, sustainable perspective. We are committed to respecting human rights in line with internationally accepted human rights principles and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The Board of Management of the ERGO Group has expressly underlined the importance of human rights and their high priority for the entire Group in its Declaration of Principles on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights in accordance with Section 6, Paragraph 2 of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
Due diligence and risk management
Our goal is to prevent and/or mitigate any potentially adverse impacts of our business on human rights compliance to the best of our knowledge and ability. To ensure fulfilment of our due diligence obligations we have established processes to identify risks concerning the infringement of human rights as well es to address issues by applying appropriate measures.
Our corporate due diligence requirements are stipulated in various guidelines, policies and work instructions. The processes include the following components:
A risk management system with clearly defined processes and responsibilities:
- Regularly conducting risk analyses
- Embedding preventive and remedial measures in our business units
- Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of measures
- Complaints management system
- Documentation and reporting
- For IT suppliers, the DORA regulation and the Financial Services Addendum DORA apply.
Complaints procedure
You can use our whistleblower portal to report possible human rights risks or violations of human rights-related obligations. This way relevant information can be forwarded confidentially and, if you wish, anonymously - worldwide and at anytime.
Responsibility at ERGO
ERGO Group AG and its companies are committed to responsible and prudent action. All information on our sustainable commitment in our business, for our employees, for the environment and society as well as our sustainability report can be found on our social commitment and responsibility site as well as on our ERGO sustainability site.
ERGO Group Statement on human rights
We respect human rights in line with internationally accepted principles: Statement on UK Modern Slavery Act