The objective of the is to make the dual German corporate governance system transparent and understandable. The Code includes principles, recommendations and suggestions governing the management and monitoring of German listed companies that are accepted nationally and internationally as standards of good and responsible governance. It aims to promote confidence in the management and supervision of German listed companies by investors, customers, employees and the general public.
The Governmental Commission German Corporate Governance Code is in charge of the Code and reviews it on a continuous basis against the background of national and international developments concerning Corporate Governance principles.