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Supporting Ethical Choices and Safe Reporting<\/h1>\n

We are committed to doing business the right way, responsibly, with integrity, and in line with the highest ethical standards. Our Code of Conduct helps guide our actions and decisions, ensuring we earn and keep the trust of our clients, communities, and each other.<\/p>\n

If you see or hear about something that doesn\u2019t feel right\u2014whether it\u2019s a legal, regulatory, or ethical issue, we encourage you to speak up. This includes concerns about:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Fraudulent Activities<\/li>\n
  2. Violations of Tax or Customs Regulations<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Non-Compliance with Sanctions and Embargoes<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Breaches of Data Protection and Privacy Laws<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing<\/li>\n
  6. Corruption, Including Bribery and Improper Influence<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Infringements of Competition and Antitrust Legislation<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Conflicts of Interest<\/li>\n
  9. Environmental or Human Rights Concerns within the Supply Chain<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Workplace Misconduct, Including Harassment and Discrimination<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Non-Adherence to Technical Compliance Standards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Reports can be made anonymously. All concerns are treated with care and discretion by our Office of Best Practices and, when needed, our investigation teams to make sure they\u2019re properly followed up.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To promote transparency and accountability, we adhere to the response timelines set by the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive (EU) 2019\/1937):<\/span><\/p>\n