Introduction
This Electronic Whistleblower Channel is the only channel that guarantees the anonymity of the whistleblower and the confidentiality of the
whistleblower. The complaints are registered in the platform with a digital fingerprint that allows verifying that the content of
the complaint has not been altered, ensuring the integrity of the same and it is not possible to delete them by the responsible or
of their managers. At any time and with the unique code generated for the complaint, you can consult
to check the progress of the complaint. You can also contact the telephone number and e-mail address indicated on this website to submit any complaints you wish.
Means of reporting
This Electronic Whistleblower Channel is the only channel that guarantees the anonymity of the whistleblower and the confidentiality of the whistleblower.
confidentiality. The reports are registered in the platform with a digital fingerprint that allows verifying that the content of the report has not been altered, guaranteeing its integrity.
the content of the complaint has not been altered, guaranteeing the integrity of the same and it is not possible to delete them by the person responsible or their managers.
its managers. At any time and with the unique code generated for the complaint, you can consult the progress of the complaint by this same means.
You may also contact the telephone number and e-mail address indicated on this website to submit any complaints you may wish to make.
Uses not permitted
El canal de denuncias no puede emplearse como un buzón de sugerencias ajenas a la mejora del nivel de cumplimiento normativola organización y
no se tolerará que se utilice con ese fin. Asimismo, el canal de denuncias no se debe emplear para quejas que sean ajenas al cumplimiento
normativo.. A título de ejemplo, se señalan posibles hechos que no se deben denunciar a través de este medio: quejas o reclamaciones relacionadas
con las condiciones laborales o contractuales aplicables a cada trabajador o grupo de trabajadores, salvo que puedan implicar la comisión
de una conducta poco ética o ilícita (ejemplo: dar empleo a personas sin contrato de trabajo), quejas o reclamaciones formuladas por los
asegurados sobre el contrato del seguro que deben ser interpuestas ante el Servicio de Atención al Cliente de la Entidad, meros rumores, habladurías,
comentarios o juicios de valor que no estén relacionados en modo alguno con una conducta poco ética o ilícita (ejemplo: opiniones personales de trabajadores, clientes, proveedores, etc.).
Confidentiality
Personal data communicated through the whistleblowing channel can only be accessed by the Channel Manager,
the Whistleblower Channel Manager(s), the Compliance Officer and the Data Protection Officer.
Those who have access to the personal data shall at all times guarantee the confidentiality of the complaints received, compliance with the regulations
compliance with the applicable rules on the protection of personal data,
the safeguarding of the fundamental rights of the persons concerned and respect for current labor legislation.
Anonymous complaints will be accepted, without prejudice to the need to be able to arrange with the complainant a method of contact in order to be in contact with the complainant.
a method of contact in order to comply with whistleblower protection regulations.
However, we recommend that reports should not be made anonymously, as anonymity makes it difficult to gather additional information if necessary.
the Complaints Channel Manager or the person in charge of the Complaints Channel to collect additional data, if necessary.
In any case, the personal data communicated through the complaints channel are confidential.
Confidentiality implies that, initially, only the persons indicated above will be able to know the identity of the complainants and the
and the information provided in the complaints, except with the express consent of the complainant or when it is necessary to share this information with specific
express consent of the complainant or when it is necessary to share this information with specific individuals in order to take disciplinary action or when it is a necessary
disciplinary measures or where it constitutes a necessary and proportionate obligation imposed by European Union or national law in the context of an investigation.
or national law in the context of an investigation carried out by national authorities or in the context of judicial proceedings.
judicial proceedings. A reported subject may never have access to the personal data of the complainant, except with the complainant's consent or where this is
consent of the complainant or when this is necessary for reasons of judicial proceedings, in order to safeguard the right of defense of the
the defendant's right of defense.
PWhistleblower protection
The entity will provide due protection to all persons who make a good faith report in accordance with applicable law,
and always in compliance with
Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law.
reporting breaches of Union law.
In particular, (a) no person who reports in good faith shall be dismissed, disciplined or suffer any other
prejudice to his or her employment relationship or promotion
(b) whistleblowing in good faith shall not constitute a breach of the principle of good faith in employment relations, nor shall it constitute a disclosure of a breach of the principle of good faith in employment relations.
(b) a good faith report does not constitute a breach of the principle of good faith in labor relations or the disclosure of a trade secret,
(c) if adverse employment consequences have been taken against the complainant in retaliation for making a good faith complaint,
the entity shall promptly revoke such adverse action and reinstate the complainant's
and shall restore the complainant's rights and sanction, as appropriate, those who have taken or encouraged the retaliation, (d)
the organization shall investigate for disciplinary purposes
(d) the organization shall investigate for disciplinary purposes any type of threat or situation of discrimination, harassment or other negative measures of a formal or informal nature suffered by the bona fide complainant or persons to whom the
(d) the organization shall investigate for disciplinary purposes any type of threat or situation of discrimination, harassment or other negative measures of a formal or informal nature suffered by the bona fide complainant or persons close to him.
When these facts could constitute a crime, the organization may bring them to the attention of the competent authorities.
Fraudulent use of the whistleblower channel
The reporting channel must be used in a responsible manner. The reporting of false facts or facts that do not conform to the principles of use of this channel could be a violation of the good faith that should govern labor relations and could lead to disciplinary sanctions and other legal consequences.
of the good faith that should govern working relationships and could lead to disciplinary sanctions and other legal consequences. The Company does NOT tolerate the indiscriminate use of the whistleblowing channel for any
of the whistleblowing channel for purposes other than those set out in this Policy or those covered by Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and applicable regulations,
and will act immediately against those complainants who, in bad faith, violate the provisions contained in this Policy.
Processing of the whistleblow
(1) RECEIPT and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT:
The Electronic Complaints Channel (CDE), automatically acknowledges receipt of your complaint by generating a unique, personal and non-transferable code that the complainant (whether anonymous or confidential) can use
to subsequently consult the status of their complaint, using this same website, in the ‘Consult your case’ section.
(2) ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPLAINT:
Within seven days of acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint, the Manager will issue a preliminary report describing the complaint and making an initial proposal for action.
initial proposal for action, which will be sent to the Head of the Complaints Channel. This report will include an assessment
whether the complaint falls within the scope of what are considered reportable facts (‘complaint ADMITTED’) or whether, on the contrary, it is about
facts outside the purpose and scope of the whistleblowing channel, for example, complaints about working conditions that are not related to
non-compliance with internal or legal regulations, mere unsubstantiated rumours, isolated complaints about a supplier, etc. (‘complaint REJECTED’).
Additional information may be requested from the complainant to decide whether the complaint is admissible (only if it is NOT an anonymous complaint).
As soon as it is decided that the complaint is REJECTED, this will be communicated to the complainant (only if it is NOT an anonymous complaint) and the data of the complaint will be transferred to a complaint register
which do not consist of personal data (anonymised record of the complaint) will be transferred to a register of complaints. Once this transfer has been made, the Head of the Complaints Channel shall instruct the Manager
to archive and close the complaint in the complaint channel mailbox.
(3) INVESTIGATION: The Whistleblower Channel Manager shall decide on the steps of the investigation with a maximum of three months for its resolution, taking into account the preliminary report. The
the subject of the complaint within a reasonable period of time and at the latest within one month of the ADMISSION of the complaint. Unless communication within that period is likely to
make it impossible or seriously impede the achievement of the objectives of the investigation.
Both the steps taken during the investigation and the sanctioning decision shall be recorded in writing, stating the facts and the grounds on which they are based. Likewise, the Head of the Complaints Channel shall duly report to the Regulatory Compliance Officer, providing all relevant information regarding the complaints received and their processing.
The institution shall provide complainants with information on the complaint lodged and on the measures envisaged or taken to follow up the complaint.
This response should be given within a reasonable time, not exceeding three months from the acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint. The time limit could be extended to six months
where necessary due to the specific circumstances of the case, in particular the nature and complexity where necessary due to the specific circumstances of the case.
The imposition of sanctions, as well as any complementary management measures that may be adopted, shall in all cases be in accordance with the provisions of the applicable legislation or the collective bargaining agreement in force, as the case may be.
applicable legislation or the collective bargaining agreement in force, as the case may be. A person may not be sanctioned without having been given a prior hearing and the opportunity
to present any evidence and allegations he/she deems appropriate.
The Head of the Complaints Channel and the Head of Regulatory Compliance shall report to the Board of Directors at the end of the financial year,
to the Board of Directors information on the number of complaints received, the issues involved and other aspects that may help to identify compliance issues.
may help to identify existing compliance problems. In addition, if the seriousness of the complaint so warrants, the Board of Directors shall be duly informed of the number of complaints received, the issues involved and other aspects that may help to identify compliance issues,
the Board of Directors shall be duly informed of the facts reported, for the sole purpose of adopting the necessary measures to put an end to irregular situations, and to
put an end to irregular situations, and always in compliance with the duties of confidentiality with respect to the information received.
Versió 1.2 - June de 2025