Alerts
This Code contains strict guiding principles on which the Group does not intend to compromise, concerning behavior At Work, Doing Business, External Interactions, and AI ethical principles.
Note: considering the special nature of the environmental emergency, Michelin has chosen to add an additional dimension to this Code, namely The Environment. These recommendations are intended to inform and encourage, they also aim to help each employee to improve their environmental footprint within the framework of their professional activities. At this time, they are not mandatory rules (except where activity is governed by environmental law or regulation).
When should I make an alert?
If a Group employee becomes aware of facts that could constitute a possible violation of applicable laws and regulations, of this Code, or of other principles or prescriptions of the Group, they may report them, so that these facts can be verified, investigated and appropriate measures can be taken, if applicable, to deal with the situation and prevent its recurrence.
Each person who receives an alert must ensure that it is registered in the Ethics Line , so that it can be verified and investigated and that appropriate measures can be taken to deal with the situation and prevent its recurrence.
The Group has created and put at your disposal the Group Whistleblowing Procedure which provides a transparent, detailed description of how Michelin collects and processes alerts, and of the people involved, accessible on the Ethics Line website or on the Group website.
The Group Chief Compliance Officer is accountable of the functioning of the whistleblowing system.
See: Questions
Why should I make an alert?
Michelin's continued success depends on the willingness of its employees to conduct their activities with integrity and in full compliance with laws and regulations, as well as with the company's other principles and prescriptions.
Ethical and compliant behavior that reflects the values of our Group is important for employees, customers, shareholders and the Group. Michelin is counting on you to protect the Group's employees, to preserve its reputation and integrity, and protect it from financial and legal damage.
Reporting is also important to inform us and to share the dilemmas we all face in an increasingly complex environment.
The vigilance of employees and partners is one of the most important levers for detecting violations of this Code. The Group relies on everyone's responsibility to ensure that individual behavior is in accordance with the guiding principles set forth in this Code.
How do I make an alert?
To report a potential violation of applicable laws and regulations, this Code, or of other principles and prescriptions of the Group, the Group has made an Ethics Line available to employees and third parties all over the world, accessible via the Internet or by telephone.
This professional whistleblowing system, hosted and managed by an independent external supplier, enables anyone - employees, partners, customers, suppliers or subcontractors - to report violations of a law or regulation, of this Code, or any situation contrary to the principles and prescriptions of the Group.
In addition to the Ethics Line, several other channels are available to make an alert: employees can also contact the Personnel Department, the Anticipation Prevention and Protection Department, the Legal Department, their manager or another manager, an employee representative, the company medical officer or the Region Compliance Officer.
The functioning in terms of alerts collection and treatment as well as involved actors is described in a transparent and detailed manner in the Group Whistleblowing Procedure.
Confidentiality & Whistleblower Protection
The Ethics Line allows anyone to make an alert anonymously if need be, confidentially and securely.
The Group has created and put at your disposal the Group Whistleblowing Procedure which provides a transparent, detailed description of how Michelin collects and processes alerts, and of the people involved in the process.
The Group Chief Compliance Officer is accountable for the functioning of the whistleblowing system.
No matter what method of alert is used, no one is permitted to take retaliatory action against an employee who, in good faith, has reported a possible violation of this Code, of the law, or of Michelin’s principles and prescriptions.
Any person who believes they are the subject of retaliation must report it using this same procedure.
For more information: Michelin Group Ethics Line