A confidential report can be filed using QR code: Whistle-blowers have the choice to provide their name or to remain anonymous. This form of communication is confidential and protected. Reports can be submitted using the QR code below, and a reporter will be directed to the on-line platform for submission of the concern, attach the evidence and communicate via an online platform. You are able to make a report using our independent reporting channel:Ī confidential report can be filed using Ethics Point link: Alternatively, a reporter can contact the Ethics Point reporting line by phone (UK): Whistle-blowers will be protected from any form of retaliation. Our investigation process is conducted with utmost care and confidentiality and reports will be processed and stored in a secure, data privacy compliant manner. We examine every report thoroughly and follow it up systematically. ProcessĮmployees or former employees, business partners, customers, or other third parties can submit reports if they have concerns relating to any forms of wrongdoing or concealing wrongdoing, including regulatory violations or misconduct. We will not tolerate any retaliation or discrimination against anyone who raises or reports a concern in good faith and we guarantee the highest possible protection for whistle-blowers, persons implicated and those contributing to the investigation of misconduct. We must all show the courage to raise concerns and to challenge actions, decisions or behaviours that we believe to be wrong. Inchcape’s whistleblowing process offers the opportunity for this to happen. There may however be times that our employees, strategic partners, our contractors and our third parties feel that the right thing has not been done and, in these instances, it is important that we learn of potential misconduct, and address it.

Importantly, it also helps to protect the reputation of our automotive partners of whose brand equity we are custodians.ĭoing the right thing ensures we do not compromise ourselves or Inchcape by our actions, and that we are aware of the risks we face as a global business. Our commitment helps to build trust, protect our reputation, and secure our future. Inchcape strives to comply not just with the letter of the law in all of the countries in which we operate, but also within the spirit.

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