Code of Ethics

Due to its background, Fundación Occident is closely linked to Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A. Therefore it is governed by Grupo Catalana Occidente's Code of Ethics with regards to the organisation's actions in carrying out their tasks and in their foundation, commercial and professional relations, acting in accordance with the law and respecting ethical principles.

Whistleblowing Channel

The purpose of the Whistleblowing Channel is to receive, hold and process communications on irregularities related to breaches of the Grupo Catalana Occidente Code of Ethics, the protocols implementing it, any other regulation or internal policies of the Group and/or its entities considered individually, as well as actions or omissions that result in a serious or very serious breach that is punishable under administrative or criminal law, or the manipulation and/or falsification of financial data. In accordance with the above, communications that do not contain data identifying the informant will be accepted for processing, and will be investigated with the utmost caution and proportionality.

The Whistleblowing Channel regulates the internal reporting system and the defence of the whistleblower, the internal reporting channels for receiving communications, the process for investigating any situations identified, and ensures that the whistleblower and any other individuals associated with the latter who submit reports are adequately protected against reprisals.

Any individual or legal entity, such as customers, suppliers, shareholders or other stakeholders of the Group can report fraudulent practices or infringements in matters of Human Rights and national or European laws or other "Reportable Actions" set forth in the Whistleblowing Channel, regarding irregularities and fraud arising in a work or professional context, and related to Members of the Board, Management, and employees of the Group (including those who previously held or are going to hold these positions), regardless of their post and level, as well as to the network of agents and partners who deal with the Group.

The contact details of the Corporate Internal Audit Department are:

Email: canaldenuncias@gco.com

Postal mail: 
Director de Auditoría Interna Corporativa
Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A.
Avenida Alcalde Barnils, nº 63
08174 – Sant Cugat del Vallés

Telephone: 935820685

Once the communication has been received, it will be managed by Corporate Internal Audit pursuant to the procedure and methodology for analysing irregularities and internal fraud, which complies with the provisions of Spanish Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of persons who report regulatory infringements and the fight against corruption.