2017 Sustainability Overview | Prysmian Group

PRYSMIAN GROUP 2017 SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW THE DRIVING FORCE OF ETHICS The principles for all to follow, consistent with the vision and mission of the Group, are established in the Code of Ethics. Acting as a veritable guide to daily behaviour, the Code plays a strategic role for the Group as a tool for preventing irresponsible or illegal conduct by those who work in the name and on behalf of Prysmian. The values and principles expressed in the vision, mission and values of the Group are integral to this document. Can ethics and integrity be the values at the base of business growth and development? At Prysmian the answer is “yes, of course”. The sustainability strategy adopted by the Prysmian Group is founded indeed on a system of values that mark the behaviour of individuals both within and outside the organisation. A BUSINESS FOUNDED ON A SYSTEM OF VALUES Evolving with the business development In line with main best practices In 2016, the Group also adopted a Whistleblowing procedure in line with the main ethical and compliance best practices. In 2017, the policies were reviewed and updated. The Code and the mentioned policies reflect a common and shared approach to business, honest, ethical and compliant with all current laws and regulations, which must be respected by all Group employees, wherever they work and live around the world. It is fundamental, in fact, for all employees to take responsibility for their daily work and accept personally, with conviction, the spirit of the Code. The Code of Ethics lives and evolves with the development of the business in the competitive world. It is always open to receive and accept requests for legality and propriety expressed by any group of Prysmian stakeholders. The Code of Ethics complies with international best practices and adopts the principles embodied in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organisation. With a view to managing the issues of corruption and unfair competition, Prysmian has adopted an Anti-Bribery Policy and an Antitrust Code of Conduct, as part of the Group's Compliance Policies. These policies are detailed in the Group's website and on the corporate Intranet, while updates are communicated to all Group employees.