Governance: responsible corporate leadership
Responsible corporate leadership is a central tenet of our business activities. We are committed to internationally recognized standards, guidelines, and principles. These include in particular the Sustainable Development Goals, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the conventions of the United Nations, the core labor standards of the International Labour Organization, as well as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. We conduct our business activities primarily in Germany, where the protection of human rights is enshrined in law. When tendering international services, national and international laws and conventions apply.
Code of Conduct: key principles for all employees
In our business activities, we are guided by our Code of Conduct. It summarizes the key principles and rules of conduct as well as the standards we apply in our dealings with business partners and stakeholders. The Code of Conduct provides an important framework of orientation for the Executive Board, all executives, and employees. In it, we commit to complying with national and international laws, governmental regulations and official requirements, as well as internal company policies. The Code of Conduct also includes Munich Airport’s expectation that its suppliers do not violate human rights, internationally recognized labor standards, or environmental obligations throughout the entire supply chain.
New framework: code for external business relationships
In order to define our requirements for responsible and sustainable cooperation with our external business partners more clearly, we have formulated a separate Business Partner Code. It is binding for business relationships with external partners, in particular suppliers, service providers, cooperation partners, licensees, and consultants, and has been incorporated into new contractual relationships since January 2026. The code translates our values and standards into clear and binding requirements for our business partners and the resulting supply chain and strengthens their integration into our sustainability strategy.
Code of Conduct / Business Partner Code
Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: proven approach to risk minimization Summary
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) defines the requirements for responsible supply chain management. With an LkSG Risk Board, an internal reporting office, an online application for risk analysis, and media screening, we are well-positioned to implement the requirements of the law within the company as effectively as possible.
In doing so, we follow a multi-stage approach to ensure both legal certainty and the efficiency of procurement processes. In all new tendering and contract documents, we require bidders or contractual partners to comply with all LkSG requirements through the standard inclusion of the Code of Conduct clause (since January 1, 2026: Business Partner Code clause). In addition, we work closely with the relevant department to establish additional criteria for the performance requirements in calls for tenders with an increased potential for risk with regard to human rights or environmental due diligence obligations in order to minimize such risks. If risk or suspicion cases arise during the performance phase, we investigate each case individually. The procurement and compliance departments, as well as strategic sustainability management, agree on measures to minimize these potential risks along the supply chains and submit them to the LkSG Risk Board, which meets quarterly.
A software-based application maps both internal and external risk analysis in a legally compliant manner. In addition, media screening is used to monitor potential critical news about our suppliers for early risk detection. Rules of procedure for a complaints process relating to LkSG matters are published on our website. There is also the option to report violations of the LkSG to an internal reporting office.
The external risk analysis does not indicate any high-risk potential. Via the Integrity Next platform, the potential risks of direct suppliers were systematically assessed based on both country-specific and sector-specific risk factors. Country-specific risks are classified as low, as 93 percent of direct suppliers are based in Germany and 97 percent in the EU. We purchase product groups that involve a potentially increased industry risk in countries with a low risk potential. The results of both the abstract and the specific risk analysis show that the proportion of suppliers with an increased risk potential is below one percent. Measures to minimize risk, such as obtaining self-disclosures and relevant certificates, are derived depending on the risk class and the level of procurement volume.
The LkSG Risk Board monitors current legislative developments relating to the LkSG, particularly with regard to reduced reporting obligations and the reduction of bureaucracy.
Human rights: fairness in international relations
The laws and statutes of the Federal Republic of Germany and the EU shall apply directly and without exception also in international relations. This includes the prohibition of anti-competitive behavior, the formation of cartels and monopolies, undeclared work, child labor, forced labor, and violence. Compliance with human rights and human rights procedures is ensured in particular in accordance with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations (UN). In our policy statement on compliance with human rights, we commit to the highest sustainability standards, which include environmental and social responsibility as well as good corporate governance.
Responsible supply chain – Munich Airport
Group Management Report: Compliance management system