Frequently Asked Questions
About the Aptiv Drive Line – Our Ethics Helpline
What is the Aptiv Drive Line?
The Aptiv Drive Line – our Ethics Helpline – is a confidential reporting tool that you can use to raise any concerns about conduct you believe may be improper, unethical or illegal.
What type of situations should I report?
You should use the Drive Line to make Aptiv aware of any conduct that may potentially violate our Code of Ethical Business Conduct, our policies, government regulations, product safety requirements, or the law. This includes but is not limited to::
- Workplace Harassment
- Theft
- Fraud
- Bribery, Corruption or Kickbacks
- Improperly sharing confidential information
- Inaccurate Financial Reporting
- Anticompetitive Conduct
- Any conduct you believe, in good faith, to be improper.
Reports to the Drive Line must be made in good faith. Employees have an obligation to participate in good faith in any investigation. Aptiv will not tolerate employees knowingly making reports based on false information, providing false or misleading information in the course of an investigation or otherwise acting in bad faith.
May I report using either the Internet or the telephone?
Yes. You can access the Drive Line online via computer or mobile device. You can also access the Drive Line via local toll-free telephone numbers. The Drive Line is available 24/7 (anytime, anywhere).
Are translations available?
Yes, translations are available in multiple languages, both online and via telephone.
Who handles the Drive Line reports and investigations?
Calls and online reports to the Aptiv Drive Line are handled by an independent, impartial third-party vendor (NAVEX) staffed by non-Aptiv employees.
The Aptiv Legal & Compliance Team is responsible for overseeing the assignment of Drive Line reports to the appropriate personnel to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. Investigators will not be assigned to a case if they have a close relationship with any of the parties involved. For example, if a report alleges that local site leadership or Human Resources may be involved, then a case investigator outside of the site will be assigned.
Will the information in my report be kept confidential?
Information about Drive Line reports and investigations is kept strictly confidential. It is discussed only with those directly involved in the investigation and those with a specific need to know. There are consequences for failure to preserve confidentiality.
Am I permitted to report anonymously?
It is your choice whether to report using your name or to remain anonymous. You will be asked to provide sufficient detail so that your report can be thoroughly investigated. No one can or will pressure you to reveal your identity.
Am I protected from retaliation if I make a report to the Drive Line or serve as a witness in an investigation?
Aptiv's Speak-Up and Anti-Retaliation Policy strictly prohibits retaliation. We are committed to maintaining a culture in which everyone feels free to share concerns and speak up without fear of retaliation. No reporter can be discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, intimidated, coerced or retaliated against in any other manner as a result of making a good faith complaint or assisting in the handling of an investigation.
Is the Drive Line the only way to report a concern?
Staying silent when you know there is a potential problem is never the right choice; if you are unsure, just ask. You also can raise any questions or concerns directly with your manager or supervisor, local leadership, Human Resources or the Legal & Compliance Team.