5. 5.1.1 Ethics and compliance The ethics and compliance program is designed to inform employees and third parties about business ethics and compliance standards, raise awareness of their responsibilities and prevent misconduct or risks which, within the Group or among its partners, could result in liability, damage their reputation or jeopardize the long-term viability of their business. This is achieved not only through policies and procedures, but also through the organization of training courses. Compliance Week Since 2019, GEODIS has held an annual Compliance Week. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness among all employees, lines of business and regions of potential risk situations they may face. The regions and lines of business subsequently implement actions in line with their priorities, based on this Compliance Week. The 2024 Compliance Week started on December 9. Various videos on each theme – corruption, competition, personal data, export control – were posted on the Group’s intranet. Since 2024, this initiative has been supplemented by a quarterly Compliance newsletter. Its aim is to strengthen employees’ sense of responsibility and foster a culture of ethics and compliance. Each issue focuses on a specifi c topic, illustrated by a court ruling or a relevant news item. Training Ethics training is essential to ensure that at-risk employees understand the rules of ethics and compliance, and that risks are handled effectively. This is why GEODIS has developed a program consisting of four online training modules: Code of Ethics, Combating Corruption and Infl uence Peddling, Data Privacy and Protection, and Fair Competition. These courses are available in eight languages. The Code of Ethics training session is available to all employees with a computer and access to the online platform. The training module, which provides a certifi cate upon completion, is mandatory for all employees every two years, and must be completed by new hires within the fi rst month of employment. Results The 2024 training campaign targeted 11,096 employees. Among them, 9,654 employees completed the Code of Ethics training, i.e. 87% of the target population. 5.1.2 Combating corruption and influence peddling An integral part of the Group’s compliance program is the fi ght against corruption and infl uence peddling. GEODIS does not tolerate any form of corruption or infl uence peddling and promotes all measures to prevent it, including: ● promoting awareness and adherence to the Group’s anticorruption policy and other related procedures and policies; ● providing anti-corruption training; ● encouraging all employees to consult the Group Compliance Department if they have any doubts or questions. Risk mapping Corruption and infl uence peddling are among the major risks identifi ed by the Group. A risk map has been drawn up at local level in each region and line of business. These risks were then consolidated into the Group risk map, which is reviewed every three years. Mapping is digitized on the Risk Factory tool, which tracks updates and automatically calculates risks. Action plans are monitored and evaluated by the Internal Control and Compliance Department. Third-party integrity verifi cation The “Know Your Business Partner” procedure is used to assess supplier risk. Business partners considered to be most at risk are subject to an in-depth analysis, which includes: ● questions on their compliance program, shareholding, ultimate benefi cial owner, etc.; ● integrity checks against external databases; ● specifi c training provided by the Group Compliance Department. Disciplinary system GEODIS has set up a disciplinary system intended to be used in the event of violation of the policies and procedures of the compliance program, including the Code of Ethics and the policy on Gifts and Invitations. This disciplinary procedure has been rolled out in all Group entities, and it is regularly monitored by the Human Resources Department. A consolidated register records the penalties incurred for acts of corruption. 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 87 EDITORIAL > 1. GROUP PROFILE > 2. GENERAL INFORMATION > 3. ENVIRONMENT > 4. SOCIAL > 5. ETHICS > 6. ANNEXES
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