Whistleblowing

Speaking Up Channel
 

Our SpeakUp Policy as part of Code of Conduct and our Ethics & Culture program.  

Carlo Gavazzi offers the Carlo Gavazzi Speak Up channel to enable any person to report possible violations anonymously.

You can also scan the following QR code to access:

Report violations of ethical and compliance policies  

We offer different channels to report possible violations of our ethical and compliance policies, such as bribery, child labor, discrimination etc.

We at Carlo Gavazzi have a strong commitment to follow applicable laws and our internal ethical and compliance policies. As stated in our Code of Conduct, we also expect every business partner working with us to act compliant with the law and highest ethical standards. To prevent violations and to react to them in an adequate manner, we offer different channels for both employees and externals to report possible violations of our policies. Carlo Gavazzi offers several reporting channels which enables any person to report possible violations, also anonymously. These tools are externally hosted and available 24/7, 365 days per year.

1. Rules of Procedure

What can be reported?

You can report serious matters of legal or ethical violations, such as but not limited to:

• Accounting irregularities
• All forms of slavery
• Bribery & corruption
• Child labor
• Discrimination and (sexual) harassment
• Disregarding freedom of association
• Disregarding occupational health and safety
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Forced labor
• Human rights abuses connected with environmental damages
• Theft
• Unequal treatment
• Unlawful displacement of persons
• Violence on the part of security forces
• Withholding reasonable wages

How are the complaints handled?

All reports are processed by Carlo Gavazzi. All reporters will receive confirmation of receipt of their report within seven (7) working days. All valid complaints will be investigated and actions appropriate to resolving the violation will be initiated.

How to report an anonymous complaint?

To ensure your anonymity, you must do the following:

• If possible, do not report from a device provided by your employer.
• When using the web version, access the system directly by using the QR code provided or copying or writing the URL address in an internet browser rather than by clicking on a link.
• Do not write your own personal details.

Carlo Gavazzi treats every report confidentially and will not accept any discrimination of or retaliation against individuals who raise compliance concerns in good faith. Retaliation itself is a violation of our ethical standards and will be investigated accordingly.

2. How to report

Carlo Gavazzi offers the Carlo Gavazzi Speak Up channel to enable any person to report possible violations anonymously.

See instructions

By Phone

By using the phone version you can access the Carlo Gavazzi area using the access code 113403 and leaving an audio message with your report in your local language, which will be forwarded to us. At the end of the call, you will be provided with a case number to follow up the report progress.

List of Phone Numbers p/Countries

By Web or app

By using the web or app version (via access code 113403), you will be provided with a case number with which you can create a password to access your report account. Via this account we can still communicate with you (even if you choose to remain anonymous), which can be helpful for exchanging further information, clarifying open questions, and providing you with updates to your report.

For data privacy details, you can find more information Link to Privacy Policy