Compliance Officers
The Management Board of Messer SE & Co. KGaA is responsible for monitoring the Messer Compliance Management System. The system is binding for all Managing Directors, managers and employees of Messer.
In accordance with applicable legal provisions, the Managing Directors are responsible for implementing the system in their respective local companies and for ensuring compliance.
To support the Managing Directors and supervisory bodies, the Management Board of Messer SE & Co. KGaA has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).
There are also Local Compliance Officers (LCOs), who are appointed by regional management in agreement with the respective local Managing Directors.
The compliance organization also includes heads of departments at the Corporate Office who are responsible for specific departments or areas in their role as Department/Area-related Compliance Officers (BCOs).
The Management Board of Messer SE & Co. KGaA has defined the tasks, rights and responsibilities of these compliance functions in the Compliance Officer Guidelines.
The Managing Directors, managers, the CCO, LCOs and BCOs have a role-model function and are expected to demonstrate a high degree of social and ethical competence.
The Managing Directors and managers are responsible for ensuring appropriate organization, leadership, communication, selection, supervision and guidance. They are also committed to protecting customers, employees and the environment.
A clear commitment to clean and legally compliant business practices is just as important as preventing and sanctioning illegal practices.