A company can only be sustainably successful if it acts with integrity, complies with

statutory provisions worldwide and stands by its voluntary undertakings and ethical
principles. Compliance must be second nature to all Group employees.

The group wide Code of Conduct is basis for all decisions taken in the company and
offers guidance for ethical conduct. Other publications of the Volkswagen Groupoffer
further detailed information and advice.

The Volkswagen Group Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct is a common set of guidelines for all employees in the Volkswagen Group.
It helps in complying with existing rules and regulations and offers guidance, advice and support
in everyday work situations and decision-making. The focus is on the responsibility of each
individual employee to comply with the rules of ethical conduct.

Code of Conduct for Business Partners

The Code of Conduct for Business Partners makes clear which standards apply for business
partners of the Volkswagen Group.

Anti-Corruption at Volkswagen
There is no place for corruption and bribery at Volkswagen! This is firmly anchored in the
Group’s Code of Conduct. You can find further information in the Guideline Anti-Corruption
below.

The Volkswagen Group Whistleblower System

The Volkswagen whistleblower system is responsible for reports on serious regulatory violations
and violations of the law by Group employees. We also value information about possible serious
regulatory violations on the basis of concrete evidence from business partners, customers and
other third parties.