Why the channel exists
- Provide a platform for escalating suspected, perceived, or observed misconduct without fear of reprisal.
- Reiterate the company's zero tolerance for fraudulent and unethical business practice.
- Serve as a preventive and detective control for fraud and other unethical or illegal conduct.
- Uphold the company's ethical culture.
- Protect the company against damaging disclosure of misconduct through unknown channels.
Examples of reportable issues
- Fraudulent conduct or practices
- Unethical practices
- Unfair business practices
- Breach of internal procedures
- Abuse or misuse of office
- Misappropriation or misuse of company resources
- Non-compliance with regulations
- Negligence of duties
Direct channels
Confidential report draft
Please do not discuss the details of the reported misconduct with other persons, except as part of an investigation. The archived page states that confidentiality is guaranteed.
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