9.1. Approval
This Code of Conduct and respective reviewed versions shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
Leaders in all levels shall set the example of ethical behavior for other employees and shall ensure that colleagues and commercial partners are aware and comply with the provisions of this Code. Leaders shall also ensure that employees have received adequate training about this Code and other internal policies of the Company.
Created to investigate conducts that violate the Code of Conduct of Grupo EcoRodovias, the Ethics Committee has the responsibility to receive and decide on all reports coming from employees, partners, users, clients and suppliers of goods and services. The reports shall be classified and remain under confidentiality from start till closing of the case.
The Ethics Committee of Grupo EcoRodovias is also responsible to:
- Assess the pertinence and review of this Code of Conduct, improving and updating it as applicable. Reviews will be made every two years, under supervision of the Committee;
- Instruct and follow the necessary actions for the dissemination and publication of this Code;
- Decide upon cases of violation of this Code, forward reports to the Board of Directors and decide upon the interpretation of the Code, when requested;
- Ensure the existence and maintenance of a direct and permanent communication channel between employees and the Ethics Committee.
Members of the Ethics Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of Grupo EcoRodovias.
The composition of the Ethics Committee and the manner to contact its members shall be widely and formally disseminated, thus ensuring that all employees are aware.