How InnoEnergy supports integrity with Whistlelink
InnoEnergy is industrialising clean tech innovation to enable and grow a global net-zero economy. Active in Europe and the US, the company invests in early-stage start-ups and in both the current and future workforce, building resilient clean tech value chains that drive sustainable economic growth. Through its ecosystem — comprising 1,400 partners and 39 shareholders across industry, finance, public policy, and academia — the company accelerates the energy transition at speed.
With this mission-driven scope, InnoEnergy operates in a highly interconnected, regulated, and stakeholder-driven environment. To strengthen compliance, ethical oversight, and trust across its operations and partnerships, InnoEnergy partnered with Whistlelink to implement a secure, multilingual whistleblowing system.
The challenge: Managing compliance in a public-private innovation ecosystem
Operating at the heart of the European energy transition, InnoEnergy faces a distinctive set of compliance and ethics challenges:
Grant and funding transparency – As a steward of public and EU funds, InnoEnergy must ensure proper financial use and address any concerns about potential misuse, fraud, or conflicts of interest.
Multi-partner ecosystem – Working with startups, universities, corporations, and governments makes accountability complex and reporting lines complex.
High ESG standards and reputational risk – Operating in clean tech brings ESG expectations; reputational damage from internal or partner misconduct can undermine credibility.
Support for early-stage startups – Not all ecosystem partners have robust compliance systems. InnoEnergy needs to set an example and offer scalable oversight.
Cross-border legal compliance – EU-wide operations require alignment with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, GDPR, and national legal variations.
The Whistlelink solution: Secure, confidential, scalable, and multilingual
To meet these demands, InnoEnergy selected Whistlelink as a partner to implement a whistleblowing platform that could serve both internal operations and broader stakeholder needs. Key features included:
✔️ Multilingual interface, providing accessible reporting for an international and diverse user base.
✔️ Confidential and flexible reporting, including voice message functionality and mobile-friendly solutions.
✔️ GDPR-compliant and ISO-certified setup, ensuring full alignment with EU data protection and legal requirements.
✔️ Customised case management, with structured workflows and role-based access to ensure confidential and efficient handling of reports.
Implementation and results: Building culture through compliance
With support from Whistlelink, InnoEnergy rolled out the platform as part of its digital governance and HR infrastructure. The system integrates easily with their existing tools and meets internal and EU expectations for ethical reporting.
What InnoEnergy achieved:
Secure reporting framework – Employees and partners can now raise concerns confidently and confidentially.
Proactive risk detection – Early warnings help the team identify potential issues before they escalate.
Improved compliance readiness – Whistlelink supports documentation and traceability for audits, reports, and regulatory reviews.
Culture of transparency – Reinforces InnoEnergy’s leadership in Clean Tech ethics and accountability.
"Whistlelink gave us a secure, modern tool to support integrity and compliance across all levels of our organisation. It strengthens our ability to lead responsibly in a complex, fast-changing sector."
— Monika Malawska-Gałysa, HR ICT Functional Application Owner at InnoEnergy
Key takeaways: Whistleblowing in the Energy & Clean Tech sector
InnoEnergy’s experience offers a roadmap for ethics and compliance in fast-evolving, impact-driven industries:
Centralising ethical oversight is essential, even in decentralised ecosystems.- Making the system accessible through language options, anonymity, and mobile usability ensures wider engagement.
- Maintaining legal alignment with GDPR and EU directives requires reliable, professional tools.
- Leading by example helps set governance standards across the Clean Tech landscape.
Do you want to learn more about Whistlelink?
Whistlelink provides secure, GDPR-compliant whistleblowing solutions tailored to organisations across Europe. With multilingual access, voice messaging, and structured case handling, Whistlelink helps Clean Tech leaders like InnoEnergy create a transparent, accountable culture.
