ABES launches its own external and independent Whistleblower Channel

 

As part of the actions of your Integrity Program, ABES implemented an external and independent channel to receive reports of irregularities and behaviors contrary to the ethics and values of the association, which may involve misconduct by its officers, directors, employees, suppliers and associates.

To report confidentially and securely, people have the following options: call an exclusive service channel 0800 400 3333 or send an email to abes@legaletica.com.br or access this site. The means do not store any information from visitors or whistleblowers, do not use cookies or any other means of identification.

The complaint is received by a specialized professional, who will forward it for analysis and investigation, with complete anonymity. There is no need to identify the whistleblower, who can follow the progress of the reported case through the protocol number received after contact. The 0800 service is free of charge and operates during business hours from Monday to Friday.

“Brazil is currently experiencing a period of growth in transparency mechanisms and integrity programs, and a secure communication structure so that people can anonymously point out possible irregularities is fundamental in these initiatives”, emphasizes Francisco Camargo. , executive president of ABES.

ABES and associates sharing ethical standards

The ABES Integrity Program, launched in March 2018, also included updating the Code of Ethics and Conduct, the development and implementation of a Policy of Interaction with Public Agents, updating internal routines, team training and creation of the post of Compliance Officer.

“In addition to activities within the entity itself, we have encouraged companies to develop their own integrity programs and, recently, we have created and made available the An Ethical Company Program, a new service for the associate”, explains Carolina Marzano, Compliance Officer at ABES.

In a first phase of the Uma Empresa Ethics Program, the associates, in addition to counting on the support of the Compliance Officer and the entity's Legal Department to develop their programs, will have at their disposal a Reporting Channel, free of charge, as provided for in Decree no. 8,420/2015.

The next step is to conduct activities focused on general data protection laws, both Brazilian and international, which deal with the Privacy and Security of Personal Data, demanding new standards of conduct in organizations.

ABES must apply for the Seal “Pro-Ethical Company”, issued by the Ministry of Transparency and the Comptroller General of the Union, which publicly recognizes organizations that are committed to implementing measures aimed at preventing, detecting and remedying acts of corruption and fraud.