The Ethics Code reflects the values which the organization is committed to - the pursuit of public interests, legality, transparency and efficiency - and it governs a series of matters which are especially critical to the organization, such as (i) conflict of interests, (ii) non-discrimination, (iii) relationships between staff, (iv) social responsibility and environmental protection, (v) transparency and the prevention of corruption.
It brings together a series of principles and standards of conduct which enhance and dignify IP Group companies and our staff. It can be consulted on this page.
Framing
The Policy for the Communication of Irregularities seeks to reinforce transparency and risk management measures in force at IP Group companies, implementing the good practices recommended by the Portuguese Institute of Corporate Governance.
Objective
The aim of this Policy is to provide staff and other IP Group company stakeholders with a direct and reliable channel which ensures the confidentiality of the entire process, to communicate situations detected with regard to which there are grounds to suspect irregularities.
Requirements
The communication should identify the situation detected which may constitute an irregularity as it breaches or prejudices:
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Legal, regulatory, deontological or ethical principles or internal guidelines or rules;
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The integrity of financial information, accounting practices;
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IP Group company assets;
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The image of IP Group companies or good management practices, including areas such as conflicts of interest, wasting funds, poor management or abuse of authority.
The irregularity should be communicated in writing, by email or regular mail, as set out in the Policy for the Communication of Irregularities.
The Personal Data Protection Policy sets out the terms and conditions under which IP Group companies collect and process the personal data of stakeholders in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation concerning data protection.
Framing
The Policy to Prevent and Combat Workplace Harassment reflects the recognition by top management of the importance of this matter with regard to the well-being of staff and also complies with Article 127(1)(k) of the Labor Code approved by Law No 7/2009 of 12 February, in its current version.
Scope
This policy applies to IP Group staff regardless of the type of contract they have or the position they occupy within the organization, including, managers and the members of corporate bodies of IP Group companies.
Whenever the representatives, service providers or suppliers of the IP Group act on behalf of IP Group companies, they must respect the principles and ethical values set out in this policy.
Subject
The aim of this policy is to identify behavior liable to constitute workplace harassment and to define measures to prevent and combat such behavior.
