Return to the "Pikes Peak" race

A research programme for renewable fuels.

Bentley

20.04.2021

The most dynamic road car in Bentley's 101-year history

Bentley has launched a new sustainability initiative with the announcement of a new research and development programme for renewable fuels. The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak has been designed and built to compete in this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb:

An extreme stress test

At the "Race To The Clouds" hill climb in the US state of Colorado, limits are tested: The decreasing air pressure makes things difficult for man and machine. 19.99 kilometres - 156 bends. The start is at an altitude of 2,862 metres, the difference in altitude to the finish is 1,439 metres. An extreme endurance test.

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Biofuel-based petrol

A modified Continental GT3 car, which is based on Bentley's racing and championship car, will contest the race using biofuel-based petrol. This makes Bentley the first competitor to tackle the hill climb with renewable fuels. Various fuel mixtures are currently being tested, prepared and optimised for racing until the start in June.

Our whistleblower system

Compliance with legal regulations, internal rules, the principles of our Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct for Business Partners is a top priority at Porsche Holding Salzburg. The success of our company is based on integrity and compliance. In order to live up to this claim, it is important to learn of possible misconduct by our own employees or those of our suppliers and to prevent it. We have therefore commissioned the Central Investigation Office to operate an independent, impartial and confidential whistleblower system for us.

An important pillar of our whistleblower system is the principle of fair proceedings. It guarantees the greatest possible protection for whistleblowers, those affected and employees who are involved in investigating the reported misconduct.

This also includes offering opportunities for anonymous reporting and communication. We ensure that we do not take any measures to identify anonymous whistleblowers who do not abuse our whistleblowing system. Discrimination against whistleblowers and all persons who contribute to investigations at Porsche Holding Salzburg will not be tolerated. Those affected are presumed innocent until the offence is proven. Investigations are conducted with the utmost confidentiality. The information is processed in a fair, fast and protected procedure.

How do we process your tip?

Qualified and experienced employees of the Central Investigation Office thoroughly check all reports of potential serious breaches of regulations by employees of the Volkswagen Group and systematically investigate them. Firstly, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. The Investigation Office will then assess your report. This includes obtaining information from the whistleblower in particular. Only if this leads to an initial suspicion of a potential serious breach of regulations will a suitable investigation unit be commissioned to investigate the case. Once the investigation has been completed, the Investigation Office evaluates the results and, if misconduct is found, makes an appropriate sanction recommendation. You will be informed immediately about the processing status* of your report and the outcome of any investigation.

Potential violations of the Code of Conduct for Business Partners, including serious risks and human rights and environmental violations by direct and indirect suppliers, can also be reported to the Central Enlightenment Office. This also applies to other reports that require immediate action by the company. The Investigation Office informs the responsible departments, which process the matter accordingly. This includes, in particular, measures required to minimise or end violations and/or risks.

Further information on the rules of procedure for the Volkswagen Group's complaints mechanism can be found at here.

* The processing time may vary and depends, among other things, on the subject of the notice.

Submit a report to our whistleblower system

The whistleblower system offers various channels for reporting potential misconduct by employees or violations of the Code of Conduct for business partners in our supply chain that require a rapid review and - if necessary - a response from our company.

However, this does not affect the statutory right to contact the competent authorities as described below.

24/7 voice message by phone

You can submit messages around the clock by voice message:
Free phone number for Austria: 0800 909 683
Porsche Holding Salzburg Company code: 122333

The list of telephone accesses for all countries can be found here

Online reporting channel

You have the option of contacting the information office via an internet-based communication platform in various languages. The system is confidential and protected. If your preferred language is not listed, you can also report in any other language. You can also contact the Enlightenment Office in any language by e-mail or post:

Online reporting channel: https//goto.speakup.report/phs
Porsche Holding Salzburg Company code: 122333

The description of the online reporting channel can be found here

Ombudsmen

Porsche Holding Salzburg has appointed external lawyers (ombudsmen) to advise on the whistleblower system or to ensure that reports from whistleblowers are forwarded to the Investigation Office - anonymously if desired.

If you would like to contact the ombudsmen, you will find all the necessary information under the following link:

https://ombudsleute-der-volkswagen-ag.de/

e-mail

You can reach the Porsche Holding Salzburg Clarification Office by e-mail at the following address:
io@volkswagen.de

Central Reconnaissance Office

Postal address:

Volkswagen AG, Central Investigation Office
P.O. Box 1717
Berliner Ring 2
38436 Wolfsburg, Germany

Personal:

Please arrange appointments in advance via io@volkswagen.de

SpeakUp APP

You can easily download the SpeakUP app using the QR code below and submit your comments directly via the app. Please use the Porsche Holding Salzburg company code: 122333.

Here is the QR code for the company code (when using the APP for the first time
required:

Do you have any further questions or need a local contact?

You can also address any questions or suggestions for improvement regarding the whistleblower system to the responsible Investigation Office.

In addition, you are welcome to contact the Compliance department by e-mail on all matters relating to the whistleblower system at hinweis@porsche.co.at turn.