A conflict of interest exists when the interests of the company, which are expressed through our correct and impartial work, conflict with our personal interests or the interests of persons in our close circle.
When we represent the company we always act in accordance with its interests. In every transaction or agreement with a customer, supplier or partner we always obtain approval and inform the company. Whenever we become aware that a conflict of interest exists or may exist, we immediately inform the Structure or the Anti-Bribery Officer. Staff who accept the Code are obliged to declare whether a conflict of interest exists.
They are also obliged to declare it if one arises in the future (e.g. marriage to a spouse who holds a position at a competitor of the company). Declaring a conflict of interest does not mean that the executive will lose their job but, for example, that they will not be able to take part alone in transactions involving the company with which the conflict exists.
Examples:
A relative up to the second degree of an executive who takes part in decision-making by the company's Management works for a competing company, a supplier, a partner, a customer or a public body connected with the company's activity. A Board member or executive of the company sits as a Board member of another, competing company.
The Head of Personnel is our friend and we exploit that relationship for our personal benefit. An executive or employee, or a first-degree relative, is related to a Member of Parliament, a Minister, or a public official connected with the company's activity. 16 EDITION 2 - 11/09/2021 ALCOHOL, SMOKING AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES