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WHY DO WE HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT? Group, in all countries where we operate. We all and a person who has reported a justifiable suspi-
The Code of Conduct is an expression of who we are have a responsibility to ensure that the Code’s fun- cion shall never be subject to any form of reprisal.
and how we do business at Indutrade. It describes damental principles are upheld and implemented. Any employee found to have breached the Code
the principles that we must all understand and gives Persons in management positions have a special of Conduct will face disciplinary action, which in seri-
us guidance on how we are expected to behave in responsibility to set a good example and support ous cases may result in the termination of
our daily work and in our various relationships with their employees in acting in accordance with the employment.
people in our operating environment. It also Code of Conduct. In addition, managers shall be
explains what you as an employee can expect from available for persons who have ethical questions, or HOW DO I REPORT A POTENTIAL VIOLATION?
your employer within the Indutrade Group. who want to report a deviation from the Code. Your manager is usually the person best-suited to
The Code of Conduct has its starting point in the Additionally, every subsidiary shall consider if handle your matter. If for some reason you do not
fundamental values expressed in the Global there are other actors in the company’s sphere or feel comfortable talking with your manager, or if
Compact’s corporate sustainability principles, the value chain who should be subject to the Code of despite having reported a case or a complaint you
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and Conduct, such as vendors, subcontractors, contrac- feel that it has not been taken seriously, you can
other international generally accepted norms. It tors or agents. We shall work with vendors and cus- always contact a member of Group Management or
does not cover all situations that may arise, nor all tomers who share the values set forth in Indutrade’s report your suspicion via the Indutrade Group’s
laws, guidelines and internal rules. Code of Conduct. external whistleblower function where you can sub-
We must always follow applicable laws and regu- All employees are urged to report any deviations mit an anonymous report:
lations in the countries where we operate. In certain from the Code of Conduct. https://report.whistleb.com/en/indutrade
situations, such as in countries with weak legislation
or controls, the Code of Conduct’s requirements WHAT HAPPENS IF THE CODE OF CONDUCT If you do not work for Indutrade, but suspect a viola-
may be stricter than local legislation, customs and IS VIOLATED? tion of the Code of Conduct, you should turn to the
practice. In such cases, we shall always abide by our If you see something that worries or troubles you, or Indutrade Group’s external whistleblower function
own principles. In case that you experience a dis- that may constitute a violation of the Code of where you can submit an anonymous report:
crepancy between local legislation and the Code of Conduct, you are to report it immediately. Indutrade https://report.whistleb.com/en/indutrade
Conduct, report the matter to your nearest takes every reported violation seriously and will
manager. investigate the matter and take suitable action. If you have reported a suspected violation of the
The information you provide will be treated confi- Code of Conduct, you can expect that your report
WHO IS COVERED BY THE CODE OF CONDUCT? dentially. Apart from violations of law, the informa- will be investigated confidentially, promptly and pro-
The Code of Conduct applies to everyone who works tion will be provided only to the persons who must fessionally. If a violation can be proved to have taken
for the Indutrade Group. It applies equally to be informed in order to be able to deal with the place, Indutrade’s management will review the mat-
employees and consultants at all levels, irrespective matter. ter and decide on any actions. You will receive feed-
of seniority, as well as trainees and students and any- You should always know that your report is in the back on how your report has been handled.
one else who works on behalf of the Indutrade best interests of your colleagues and the company,
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