🔒 Confidentiality
We understand that confidentiality is fundamental to encourage people to submit communications to the ethical channel. We guarantee absolute confidentiality throughout the process and protect the identity of the whistleblower to the extent permitted by law. This includes the possibility of sending information anonymously.
⚖️ Impartial investigation process
Once a communication is submitted, our team of expert channel managers will thoroughly investigate the matter objectively and diligently in accordance with internal regulations and applicable legislation. Throughout the process, the rights of those involved will be respected, in particular the presumption of innocence.
🛡️ Protection against retaliation
We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against whistleblowers in good faith. We are committed to safeguarding the rights and integrity of those who dare to report any irregularities. We will take appropriate disciplinary action against any individual who retaliates against a whistleblower.
⏱️ Diligence
Channel managers will diligently process the information communicated to them. In any case, the necessary decision will be made within a maximum period of three months, except in cases of special complexity that require an extension of the deadline, in which case it may be extended to a maximum of another three additional months.
✅ Resolution and follow-up
Once the investigation is concluded, we will take the necessary actions to address the identified problem and, when possible, we will take corrective measures to prevent future irregularities. In addition, we commit to keeping the whistleblower informed about the progress and resolution of their communication, whenever possible and permitted by law.