Compliance with the rules on internal control and risk management is controlled locally and as part of the controlling of companies and activities. Hartmann’s control activities are intended to ensure that its rules and procedures are complied with, that errors, irregularities or flaws are reduced to the extent possible and that rules and procedures are developed.
The auditors appointed by the shareholders report any material weaknesses of the internal control and risk management systems to the Board of Directors or, in the event of less severe matters, to the Executive Board. The Board of Directors and the Executive Board are responsible for addressing such weaknesses.