DaimlerOCTOBERINSIDE 2012 | NEWSPAPER FOR EMPLOYEES OF DAIMLER AG EDITORIAL Interview fairplay Campaign Employees INSIDE extra C. Hohmann-Dennhardt: Protecting data — Olympic BMX rider All you need to know about Integrity is a positive force ensuring trust and honorary award winner the Mercedes-Benz Citan Page 2 Page 2 Page 7 IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2012 Trucks, Buses, and Vans Dear colleagues, for the World The motto of this year’s IAA Commercial Vehi- cles show, which ended just a few days ago in Hanover, couldn’t have been better for a com- Some 300 media representatives from around the world at- pany like ours: “The engine of the future.” As tended the Daimler Brand Evening event at the start of the IAA you know, we began laying the groundwork for in Hanover. Among other things, they learned from Andreas our own future back in 2005 with our Global Ex- Renschler, member of the Daimler Board of Management with cellence Program. Our approach here was to responsibility for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses, that the consistently pursue a platform and modular Group’s commercial vehicle organization “is not just a Euro- strategy, quickly develop new product genera- pean manufacturer that operates internationally but rather a tions and drive system technologies, and move true global player.” forward with our entry into global growth mar- kets. Today, we’re reaping the benefits of all these measures. After all, no other manufac- turer can offer a product portfolio as attractive as our range of commercial vehicles. Daimler trucks, buses, and vans are the leaders in efficiency, safety, and environmental com- patibility. We demonstrated this leadership once again in Hanover in the truck segment with the Mercedes-Benz Antos, our new spe- cialist for heavy-duty deliveries; the new Actros equipped with a Euro VI engine that reduces not only CO2 emissions but also fuel consump- tion; and the new generation of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, which pays for itself in just three to four years. Our Euro VI-compliant Citaro made a big splash in the bus segment at the IAA. That’s not surprising, given the fact that automotive journalists recently named it “Bus of the Year 2013.” We’ve also now defined a new standard for touring coaches with our new Setra Comfort Class 500, and the 4.3 liters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers achieved by our Citan van offers clear proof that this new model is a true titan for the city. Daimler Trucks not only showcased Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Fuso These and other highlights at the IAA Commer- brand trucks, but also jointly exhibited commercial vehicles from all BRIC cial Vehicles Show impressively demonstrate (Brazil, Russia, India, China) markets in Europe for the first time ever. The how we are shaping our own future as well as cameras flashed and traditional music from the four countries played as the future of our sector. We’re doing this with the customized vehicles from each nation were presented. For Russia, the customized products that ideally meet the company displayed a semitrailer tractor from its Russian partner Kamaz. transportation requirements of our customers, India was represented by a BharatBenz truck, China by an Auman-brand and with convincing technology that succeeds vehicle, and Brazil by the tried and tested Actros manufactured at the on the market. All of this pays off for both our Juiz de Fora plant. customers and ourselves. And you, our employ- Daimler’s exhibition area at the IAA totaled approximately 16,000 square ees, are our engine, the heart of our organiza- meters. The Group presented its entire range of commercial vehicle prod- tion. Your passion and energy continue to drive ucts — 70 trucks, vans, and buses produced by Mercedes-Benz, Setra, and us and make our trucks, buses, and vans what Fuso. All of Daimler’s commercial vehicle units captured awards at the IAA they are: the best solutions for our customers! as well. The big winner was the Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI, the world’s first city bus to comply with the Euro VI emission standard. In fact, the Citaro Trucks from BharatBenz, Auman, and Kamaz. Sincerely, was named “Bus of the Year 2013.” The Mercedes-Benz Antos was the run- Andreas Renschler ner-up for “Truck of the Year 2013,” and the Mercedes-Benz Citan finished → READ MORE ABOUT THE DAIMLER HIGHLIGHTS AT THE third in the van category of the same award. IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SHOW ON PAGES 4 AND 5. MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE closer look, you see that the Shooting Brake, with its five doors, is big banks of the Arno River to the Chianti hills. The standard rear-axle air Sporty Elegance and an on functionality. With a cargo volume ranging from 590 to 1,550 liters, suspension ensures optimal traction at all times, while the electro- the Shooting Brake’s luggage compartment offers plenty of room, de- mechanical direct steering system provides for a precise and com- Innovative Interior Concept spite the model’s sporty roof design. What’s more, the vehicle comes fortable handling experience. The model also offers plenty of power with an automatic door opening feature for the luggage compartment in its five engine versions (two diesels and three gasoline engines). The new CLS celebrated its world premiere in June at as standard equipment. The CLS Shooting Brake isn’t just a practical All of the engines come with a seven-speed automatic transmission the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, England. Selected car, however; it also sets standards for interior design and quality by and an ECO start/stop feature. Two Shooting Brake versions are also journalists were then able to check out the model up combining unadorned elegance with innovative details and handcraed equipped with all-wheel drive systems: the CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC close in mid-September. perfection. The cargo area is lined with high-quality carpet, for exam- BlueEFFICIENCY and the CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ple, while the optional aluminum rails make for an exclusive appear- (combined fuel consumption of 9.9-5.3 liters/100 km; combined Journalists tested the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake on the ance. Extravagance is also expressed in the cargo area by a designo CO2 emissions of 231-139 g/km; Efficiency Class A-E). Interested roads around Florence, Italy, in September. The vehicle has a surpris- wood floor that underscores the carefully craed character of the in- customers will also soon be able to take the new jewel from Mer- ing shape, but it’s clearly a coupe — one that looks like it’s ready to terior, and whose design was inspired by that of a luxury yacht. cedes-Benz for a test drive. The surprising new model from the brand leap forward from a crouching position. However, when you take a The tactile experience follows the visual one — on a test drive from the with the star is set to hit dealerships at the beginning of October. 2 | Daimler INSIDE | October 2012 INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE HOHMANN-DENNHARDT RESTRUCTURING OF DAIMLER’S BPO VIOLATIONS REPORTING SYSTEM Integrity Moves Us Limited to Serious Violations of Laws and Regulations A variety of integrity-related activities were developed and carried out The BPO process has been restructured. Whistleblowers and those accused of over the last few months. The “Integrity in Dialogue” forum, which has violations will now be better protected, and the BPO’s responsibility has been employees throughout the Group discussing the importance of in- limited to serious violations of laws and regulations, including corruption and tegrity at work, has been operating since last November. A Group-wide antitrust issues and major embezzlement. agreement on revising the BPO process was reached in June by man- agement and employee representatives. The fairplay campaign is Minor violations, like employees taking office materials home, should now be reported focusing on data protection as it enters its fih round, and Daimler to managers or the HR department. In general, these types of incidents can be inves- regulations were significantly streamlined as part of a guideline opti- tigated and cleared up more easily at the local level. If the BPO receives a report on mization project. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt, member of the Daim- a minor violation, it will also pass this information on to the responsible manager or ler Board of Management with responsibility for Integrity and Legal HR department. Ultimately, fairness also means not turning every small mistake into Affairs, talks about these measures and what we can expect to see a major issue. in the future. Accusations made against one’s own manager or a higher level executive are an ex- ception here. In such cases, the BPO will be responsible for the investigation. The BPO will also pay particularly close attention to cases in which whistleblowers suffer neg- ative consequences because of the reports they submit. Daimler’s BPO violation reporting system was introduced in 2006. A fair whistleblow- er system is a key instrument of corporate governance, as it helps ensure that viola- tions are discovered before major damage is done, and that they can be properly An informative brochure investigated and the associated problems eliminated. Such a system also protects was just one of the ways to both the company and its employees. let employees know about the changes made to the INFO| You can find more detailed information on the BPO reporting system by going directly to BPO violation reporting the BPO page at the Employee Portal (http://portal.e.corpintra.net/go/bpo) or by entering the system. portal code @bpo in the Portal search field (top right).