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CODEOFETHICS
relatingtothe
ORGANIZATION,MANAGEMENTANDCONTROLMODEL
of
BonattiS.p.A.
Updatedon2August2017
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1. THEBONATTICODEOFETHICS............................................................................................................4
1.1TheadoptionoftheCodeofEthics ................................................................................................. 4
1.2TheaddresseesoftheCodeofEthics ............................................................................................. 5
1.3DisseminationandTrainingfortheBonattiCodeofEthics ........................................................ 6
2. FUNDAMENTALETHICALVALUES.......................................................................................................7
2.1Responsibilityandcompliancewithapplicablelaws .................................................................. 7
2.2Decency.............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3Impartiality ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4Integrity ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5Honesty .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6Transparency .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7Efficiency ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8Faircompetition ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.9Protectionofprivacy ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.10Spiritofservice ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.11Valueofhumanresources .......................................................................................................... 10
2.12Rejectionofcorruption ............................................................................................................... 11
2.13Protectionoftheenvironmentandthecommunity ................................................................ 12
2.14Relationswithassociations,unionorganizationsandpoliticalparties ............................... 12
2.15Relationswithinternationaloperators .................................................................................... 12
2.16Rejectionofanyformofterrorism ............................................................................................ 13
2.17Protectionoftheindividual ........................................................................................................ 13
2.18Protectionofhealthandsafetyintheworkplace .................................................................... 13
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2.19Protectionofsecurity .................................................................................................................. 14
2.20Rejectionofcriminalorganizations .......................................................................................... 15
2.21Compliancewithregulationsonindustrialandintellectualpropertyrights ...................... 15
2.22Cooperationwiththeauthorities............................................................................................... 16
2.23UseofITandelectronicsystems ................................................................................................ 16
2.24Decencyandaccountingtransparency ..................................................................................... 17
2.25Oppositiontomoneylaundering ............................................................................................... 17
3. RULESOFCONDUCT...............................................................................................................................17
3.1 Rules of conduct for members of Corporate Bodies ..................................................................... 17
3.2 Rules of conduct for Staff ............................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Rules of conduct for Third-Party Addressees ................................................................................ 27
3.4 Information flows to the Supervisory Body .................................................................................. 27
4. IMPLEMENTATIONOFANDVERIFICATIONOFCOMPLIANCEWITHTHECODEOFETHICS
.....................................................................................................................................................................31
4.1 Activities of the Supervisory Body ................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Violations and relative sanctions.................................................................................................. 31
4.3 Reporting violations..................................................................................................................... 32
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1. THEBONATTICODEOFETHICS
1.1TheadoptionoftheCodeofEthics
Bonatti S.p.A. (hereinafter also referred to as "Bonatti" or the "Company") is an Italian
company that is one of the world's leading operators in the engineering, feasibility,
construction,managementandmaintenanceoffacilitiesintheoil&gasandenergysector.
The Company has adopted an organization,management and controlmodel (the "Model"),
which is intended to prevent the risk of committing any significant offences pursuant to
LegislativeDecree231/2001(the"Decree"),aswellasaCodeofEthics,whichconstitutesan
integralpartoftheModel.
ThisCodeofEthicssetsforthalltheprinciplesandrulesofconducttowhichthoseoperatingin
theBonatticorporateenvironmentaresubject.Allshareholders,directors,statutoryauditors,
externalauditors,executives,employeesandexternalcollaborators(consultants,agents,service
providers)mustcomplywiththeCodeofEthicswhencarryingoutthetasksanddutiesassigned
tothem.
ItisthereforenecessarytopointouttoallthosewhoworkwithintheCompanyorwhooperate
fortheachievementoftheCompany'sgoals,withoutdistinctionorexception,theimportanceof
complying and ensuring compliancewith ethical standards andprincipleswhen carryingout
theirdutiesandresponsibilities.
TheCompanybasesitsconductonintegrity,aqualitythatisnotexclusivelyofmoralvalue,but
isactuallyoffundamentalimportanceinthepursuitoffinancialandbusinessobjectives.
The linchpin of the Company's ethos is total observance of the national laws in force,
international regulations and the rules of the countries inwhich it operates, aswell as the
compliance of its operationswith the principles of fair competition, decency and good faith,
whilst respecting the legitimate interests of all stakeholders: clients, shareholders, citizens,
employees,suppliers,commercialpartners,etc.
Inaddition tonational regulations,given that a largepartofBonatti'sactivities takeplace in
foreign countries, this Code of Ethics places a special emphasis on the international anti-
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corruptionprinciplesestablishedbyboththeOECDConvention1,whichcame intoforceon15
February1999,andtheForeignCorruptPracticesAct(hereinafterreferredtoasthe"FCPA")2.
Bonatti'sCodeofEthicsalsocomplieswiththeprinciplessetout:
- intheConfindustriaGuidelines,updatedinMarch2014;
- intheCodeofConductforConstructionFirms,updatedinDecember2013,drawnupby
the ItalianNationalAssociationofConstructionCompanies (hereinafter referred toas
"ANCE"),towhichBonattisubscribes3.
Bonatti's Code ofEthicswas adopted by a resolution of itsBoard ofDirectors and, as of its
approval,shouldbeconsideredbindingforanypersonoperatingfortheCompany,asspecified
below.TheCodemaybeamendedandsupplementedonlybyan additional resolutionof the
BoardofDirectors,whichmaycomeaboutonthebasisofsuggestionsandindicationsfromthe
Company'sSupervisoryBody.
1.2TheaddresseesoftheCodeofEthics
TheCodeofEthicsisbindingforallthedirectors,statutoryauditorsandthefirmmandatedto
audit the Company (hereinafter referred to respectively as the "Directors", the "Statutory
Auditors"andthe"ExternalAuditor"),forall itsemployees, includingseniorandnon-senior
executivesandstaffoperatingatitsbranchesandsites(hereinafterreferredtoas"Staff"),and
forallthosewho,despitenotbeingemployeesoftheCompany,operatedirectlyorindirectlyfor
it, such as agents, collaborators of any kind, consultants, suppliers and commercial partners
(hereinafterreferredtoas"Third-PartyAddressees").
All theAddresseesare required tocomplywithand,with regard to theirrespective remit, to
ensurecompliancewiththeprinciplescontainedintheCodeofEthics.
UndernocircumstancesshalltheclaimtobeactingintheinterestsoftheCompanyjustifythe
adoptionofconductcontrarytothatsetoutinthisdocument.
TheCodeshouldalsobeattheheartoftheCompany'sactivitiesabroad,whilstdulyrespecting
anyregulatory,socialoreconomicdifferencesthatmayexist.
TheStaff'scompliancewiththerulesoftheCodeshouldbeconsideredanessentialpartoftheir
contractualobligationspursuant toArticle2104of the ItalianCivilCode.Theviolationof the
1ApprovedbytheItalianParliamentwithRatificationLawNo.300of29September2000.2Lawpassedby theUSCongress in 1977and subsequentlyamended in1988and1998,which prohibits thebriberyof foreign
officialsbyUScompaniesinanattempttoobtainorretaincontracts. 3On20December2013,theCodeofConductforConstructionFirmswasfoundtobesuitableandadequatebytheMinistryof
Justice,JusticeAffairsDepartment-Directorate-GeneralofCriminalJustice.
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rulesoftheCodebyanyemployeemayconstituteanon-fulfilmentoftheprimaryobligationsof
theiremploymentcontractoradisciplinaryoffence,withalllegalconsequences.
Specifically, a violation of the rules of this Code of Ethics that is considered be particularly
seriousshallalsoharmtherelationshipoftrustwiththeCompany,andmayleadtodisciplinary
anddamagecompensationmeasures,withoutprejudice,foremployees,tocompliancewiththe
procedures set out in Article 7 of the Statute of Workers' Rights, collective bargaining
agreementsandanycorporateregulations.
1.3DisseminationandTrainingfortheBonattiCodeofEthics
The Code ofEthics isdisseminated internally and is available to allThird-PartyAddressees.
Specifically,theCompanymakessureto:
- distributetheCodetoallmembersoftheCorporateBodiesandtoallStaff,bothinItaly
andabroad;
- displaytheCodeinaplacewithintheCompanyheadquartersthatisaccessibletoall;
- provide helpwith the interpretation and clarification of the provisions of the Code,
includingbyprovidingatranslationoftheCode intoEnglish,French,Spanish,Russian,
RomanianandPortuguese;
- setupsystemstomonitorknowledgeandobservanceoftheCodeofEthics.
Any amendments to this Code of Ethics, as duly resolved upon by the Board of Directors
(possiblyupontherecommendationoftheSupervisoryBody),shallbepromptlycommunicated
withintheCompanytoallAddressees.
WithregardtoThird-PartyAddressees,theCompanyalsomakessuretoinformsuchpartiesof
thecommitmentsandobligationsimposedbytheCodeofEthicsandtodemandthatsaidparties
complywith them, via publication on the Company's officialwebsite, aswell as through the
regular introduction of contractual clauses and/or the signing of declarations aimed at
formalizing thecommitment tocomplywith theModeland theCodeofEthicsandatsetting
forthcontractualsanctionsfortheviolationofsaidcommitment.
The Supervisory Body (hereinafter referred to as the "SB" or the "Body"), which was
establishedpursuanttotheDecreeandisresponsibleformonitoringtheimplementationofthe
Model, promotes and oversees training initiatives concerning the principles of the Code of
Ethics,whosecontentandstructurevaryaccordingtotheroleheldbyandtheresponsibilities
assignedtothestaffmembersinquestion.
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Thetrainingismore intenseandgoes intogreaterdepthforpersonsclassifiedas"seniorstaff
members"pursuanttotheDecree,aswellasforthosewhooperateinareasconsideredtobe"at
risk"pursuanttotheModel.
2. FUNDAMENTALETHICALVALUES
DefinedbelowarethefundamentalethicalvaluesthatallAddresseesmustbear inmindwhen
carryingouttheiractivities.
2.1Responsibilityandcompliancewithapplicablelaws
Bonattiundertakes tocomplywith the laws, regulationsand, ingeneral, the rules in force in
Italyandinothercountriesinwhichitoperates.
Addresseesmustbe familiarwith theapplicable lawsandwith theconduct tobeadopted in
ordertocomplywiththesame.
TheCompanyalsoundertakestocomplywiththestandardsandethicalprinciplessetforthby
theindustryassociationstowhichitsubscribes.
Under no circumstances is it permitted to pursue or fulfil the interests of the Company in
violationofany law.Thisapplies toactivitiescarriedoutbothwithin Italian territoryand in
foreignterritories.
2.2Decency
Allactionsandoperationscarriedoutandconductadoptedbyeachof theAddresseesof this
Codeintheperformanceofthedutyorroleassignedtothemmustbeinspiredbybothformal
and substantial lawfulness, in accordancewith the internalprocedures and rules in force, as
wellasbydecency,fairnessandmutualrespect.
Specifically, theAddresseesmust actwith decency in order to avoid situations of conflict of
interests,which shall generallybe understood tomean all situations inwhich thepursuitof
one'sown interests iscontrary to the interestsandmissionof theCompany.Othersituations
thatshouldbeavoided include those inwhichanemployee,directororotherAddresseemay
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gain an undue advantage orprofit from opportunities ofwhich they have learnt during and
becauseoftheperformanceoftheiractivities.
2.3Impartiality
Bonatti condemns anddistances itself from any formofdiscriminationbasedon the gender,
nationality,religion,personalandpoliticalopinions,age,healthoreconomicconditionsofthose
itcomesintocontactwith,includingsuppliers.
Inallcorporateactions,Staffundertaketoimplementabsoluteequalityofrightsandtopromote
allpossibleandpermitted initiativesdesignedtoofferaccesstoequalopportunitiesforallthe
Company'sworkers.
Anyonewhobelievestheyhavebeensubjecttodiscriminationshouldcommunicatethistothe
SB,whichwillverifywhethertherehasbeenaviolationoftheCodeofEthics.
2.4Integrity
The Company condemns and does not permit any violent action or threat, including of a
psychological nature, that is intended to bring about conduct contrary to the regulations in
force,includingtheethicalprinciplessetforthinthisCodeofEthics.
2.5Honesty
TheDirectors, StatutoryAuditors,ExternalAuditor and Staff of the Company, aswell as the
Third-Party Addressees,must be fully aware of the ethical significance of their actions, and
cannotpursuepersonalorcorporateprofitinviolationofthelawsinforceoroftherulesofthe
CodeofEthics.
2.6Transparency
AllinformationdisseminatedbothwithinandoutsideoftheCompanymustbetruthful,accurate
andcomplete.Consistentcompliancewithsaidrulesofconductpermitstheimplementationof
theprincipleoftransparency.
Incompliancewiththeprincipleoftransparency,alloperationsandtransactions,understoodin
the broadest possible sense, must be lawful, authorized, coherent, congruous, documented,
recorded and verifiable. Specifically, each operation and transactionmust have an adequate
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record and must allow for the verification of the relevant decision, authorization and
implementationprocess.
Eachoperationmustalsobeaccompaniedbyadequatesupportingdocumentationinordertobe
abletocarryout,atanytime,checksthatcanevaluatethecharacteristicsofandreasonsforthe
operationandidentifywhoauthorized,executed,recordedandverifiedtheoperation.
TheCompanyusesobjectiveandtransparentcriteriawhenselectingsuppliers.Thisselection,in
compliance with the internal procedures and rules in force, must be carried out based on
objectiveevaluationsrelatingtocompetitiveness,qualityandeconomicconditions.
Suppliersshallalsobeselectedinconsiderationoftheircapacitytoguaranteecompliancewith
the Code of Ethics and implementation of adequate corporate quality systems, as well as
compliancewith regulations onworkplace health and safety, includingwith regard to child
labourandfemalelabour,workers'healthandsafety,unionrightsandrightsofassociationand
representation.
2.7Efficiency
Each Addressee of this Code is required to actwith professionalism, efficiency, dedication,
fairnessandteamspirit.TheefficientmanagementthatBonattipursuesisachievedthroughthe
professionalandorganizationalcontributionmadebyeachmemberofstaffhired.
Efficientmanagementisalsopursuedthroughconsistentcompliancewiththehigheststandards
ofquality,evenifthiscomesatahighercost.
TheCompanyalsoundertakestosafeguardandkeepcompanyresourcesandproperty,andto
manage its assets and capital, by adopting all precautions necessary to guarantee full
compliancewiththelawsandregulationsinforce.
2.8Faircompetition
Bonatti recognizes thevalueof competitionwhenbasedupon theprinciplesofdecency, fair
competitionandtransparencytowardsothersoperatorspresentonthemarket,andundertakes
nottoundulyharmtheimageofitscompetitorsortheirproducts.
Underno circumstancesmay thepursuitof theCompany's interests justify any conduct that
doesnotcomplywiththelawsinforceconcerningfaircompetitioninaccordancewiththerules
ofthisCode.
In all external communication, information concerning Bonatti and its activities must be
truthful,clearandverifiable.
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2.9Protectionofprivacy
Bonatti protects the privacy of all Staff andThird-PartyAddressees, in compliancewith the
regulations inforceaimedatpreventingthecommunicationordisseminationofpersonaldata
withoutthedatasubject'sconsent.
Thepersonaldataand informationofemployeesorotherpersonswhichareavailable to the
Company are acquired, processed and stored in compliance with the provisions of the
regulationsinforce.
2.10Spiritofservice
The Directors, Statutory Auditors, External Auditor, Staff and Third-Party Addressees must
orienttheirconduct,withinthelimitsoftheirrespectivedutiesandresponsibilities,towardsthe
pursuitofthekeycorporategoalsaimedatprovidingaserviceofhighsocialvalueandofuseto
thecommunity,whichmustbeabletorelyonandbenefitfromthehigheststandardsofquality.
2.11Valueofhumanresources
Human resources are recognized as a fundamental factor that is essential to the company's
development.
Bonattiprotectsprofessionaldevelopmentandgrowthwithaviewtoexpandingthewealthof
expertisewithin theCompany,whilst respecting the regulations in forceon the rightsof the
individual,particularlywithregardtothemoralandphysicalintegrityofitsStaff.
Staff are hired exclusively based on lawful employment contracts,with no form of unlawful
work being tolerated. Candidatesmust bemade aware of all characteristics relating to the
employmentcontract.
Bonattiundertakesnottofosteranyformsofclientelismornepotism,andnottoestablishany
workingrelationshipwithpersonsinvolvedinactsofterrorism.
The Company undertakes to ensure that the performance targets set within its corporate
organizationarenot likelyto leadtounlawfulconduct,butarefocused insteadonanoutcome
thatispossible,specific,concrete,measurableandrelatedtothetimegivenfortheachievement
thereof.
Thegrantingofpayrisesorotherincentives,aswellasaccesstosuperiorrolesorpositions,is
linked, in addition to the rules establishedby laworby collectivebargaining, to employees'
individualmerits, including, and above all, the capacity to achieve corporate goals through
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conductandorganizationalskillscharacterizedbytheCompany'skeyethicalprinciples,asset
outinthisCode.
2.12Rejectionofcorruption
Bonattipursuesthegoalofutmost integrityanddecency in itsrelations, includingcontractual
ones,withpublicinstitutions,bothinItalyandabroad,includingwithregardtotherequestfor
and/or management of public funds, with a view to guaranteeing the utmost clarity in
institutional relations, in line with the need for organizational and operational autonomy
applicabletoanyeconomicoperator.
IntheirrelationswithOfficialsor,inanycase,inrelationswith"politicallyexposedpersons"or
with their relatives, or with "persons closely linked" to such individuals, as defined by
LegislativeDecree231/2007, theCorporateBodiesmustmaintainaconductcharacterizedby
the utmost decency and integrity, avoiding even just giving the impression of wishing to
improperlyinfluencedecisionsoraskforfavourabletreatment.
Relations with institutional interlocutors are maintained exclusively through the persons
assignedthereto.
IfBonattiusesaconsultantor"thirdparty"inordertoberepresentedinrelationswithpublic
institutions, saidpersons shall be required to complywith the directives applicable to Staff;
furthermore, theCompanymustnotberepresented inrelationswithGovernmentAuthorities
byaconsultantor"thirdparty"inthepresenceofactualorpotentialconflictsofinterests.
The Company expressly forbids corrupt practices, favouritism, collusion and direct and/or
indirect solicitation, including through the promise of personal gain, vis-à-vis any person
pertainingtoanyGovernmentAuthorities.
Actsofcourtesy,suchasgifts,arepermittedonlywhen theyareofmodestvalueand, inany
case,cannotcompromisetheintegrityorreputationofanyofthepartiesorbeinterpretedbyan
impartialobserverasbeingintendedtogainanimproperadvantage.
Theseprovisions also apply to relationswith thosewho,withinother statesor international
organizations,performdutiesoractivitiesthatcorrespondto thoseofgovernmentofficialsor
providersofapublicservice.
Given that it prohibits any form of corruption, Bonatti believes that it is fundamental and
essential that relations with private parties (suppliers, competitors, clients, consultants,
commercialpartners,etc.)befoundedontheutmostfairness,integrity,decencyandgoodfaith.
Specifically,inrelationsbetweenprivateparties,itisforbidden:
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· to promise, offer or grant, either directly or through an intermediary, an undue
advantageofanykindtopersonswhoperformmanagerialorworkfunctionsofanykind
onbehalfofaprivatesectorentity,toinducethemtocommitoromitanactinviolation
ofaduty;
· tosolicitorreceive,eitherdirectlyorthroughan intermediary,anundueadvantageof
any kind, or to accept the promise of such an advantage, on one's own behalf or on
behalfofathirdparty,duringtheperformanceofmanagerialorworkfunctionsofany
kindonbehalfoftheCompany,inordertocommitoromitanactinviolationofaduty.
2.13Protectionoftheenvironmentandthecommunity
SafeguardingtheenvironmentisoneofthekeyvaluesattheheartoftheCompany'sactivities.
Consequently, the Company undertakes to protect the environment and to contribute to the
sustainabledevelopmentof theareaswhere itoperates, including through theuseofthebest
availabletechnologiesandconstantmonitoringofcorporateprocesses,aswellasbyidentifying
industrialsolutionswithareducedenvironmentalimpact.
AllofBonatti'sactivitiesmustbecarriedoutincompliancewiththeenvironmentalregulations
in force.Thepursuitofadvantages for theCompany that involveormay involve thewilfulor
unintentionalviolationofsuchenvironmentalregulationsisneverjustified.
2.14Relationswithassociations,unionorganizationsandpoliticalparties
Bonatti does not finance political parties, movements, committees and political or union
organizations,ortheirrepresentativesorcandidates.
Italsorefrainsfromfinancingassociationsandfromsponsoringdemonstrationsorcongresses
whosepurposeispoliticalpropaganda.
2.15Relationswithinternationaloperators
Bonatti undertakes to guarantee that all relations it has with parties operating at the
international level comply fullywith the laws and regulations in force, i.e.both international
laws(suchastheOECDConvention)andthelocalregulationsinforceinthevariousterritories
inwhichBonattioperates.
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Tothatend,theCompanyundertakestoadoptallprecautionsnecessarytoverifythereliability
ofsuchoperators,aswellasthelegitimateprovenanceofthecapitalandresourcesusedbythe
latterintheirrelationswiththeCompany.
Furthermore, to the extent to which it is possible, Bonatti undertakes to collaborate, with
decency and transparency, with both national and foreign authorities that may request
information or carry out investigations concerning relations between the Company and
internationaloperators.
2.16Rejectionofanyformofterrorism
Bonatti rejects any form of terrorism and undertakes to adopt - in the performance of its
activities-anymeasurenecessarytopreventthedangeroftheCompanybeinginvolvedinacts
ofterrorism,soastocontributetofosteringpeaceanddemocracy.
Tothatend,theCompanyundertakesnottoestablishanyworkingorcommercialrelationswith
naturalor legalpersons involved in actsof terrorism, and alsoundertakesnot to financeor
facilitatetheactivitiesofsuchpersons.
2.17Protectionoftheindividual
Bonatti recognizes the need to protect individual freedom in all its forms and rejects any
manifestationofviolence,particularly ifaimedat restrictingpersonal freedom.TheCompany
undertakes to promote the sharing of such principles within its activities and among its
employees,collaborators,suppliersandpartners.
2.18Protectionofhealthandsafetyintheworkplace
Bonattiguaranteesthephysicalandmoralintegrityofitsemployeesandcollaborators,working
conditions that are respectful of individual dignity, and safe and hygienic working
environments, in fullcompliancewith the regulations in forceon thepreventionofaccidents
and theprotectionofworkersand thirdparties in theworkplace, includingat temporaryand
mobilesites.
TheCompanycarriesoutitsactivitiesundertechnical,organizationalandeconomicconditions
thatensureadequateaccidentpreventionandasafeandhygienicworkingenvironment.
Atanyoperatingsite,regardlessofthecomplexitiesanddynamicsofthecontext,Bonattiadopts
proceduresandoperatingpracticesthatcomplywithboththekeyinternationalstandardsand
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the national laws, regulations and policies in the countries inwhich it operates. The local
regulatorycontextis,inanycase,alwayslinkedtothenationallegislativeprovisions,insucha
way as to ensure the application of themost stringent and protective provisions, so as to
guaranteethe integrityofthepersons involved intheproductionprocess,sincetheprotection
ofthehealthandthepromotionofthepsychologicalandphysicalwellbeingofBonatti'sstaffis
consideredanessentialrequirement.
Furthermore, the Company adopts the necessary measures to prevent risks related to the
performanceof itsbusinessactivitiesand, in theevent that this isnotpossible,undertakes to
carryoutanadequateassessmentoftherisksfaced,withtheobjectivebeingtotacklethemat
thesourceandtoguaranteethattherisksareremovedor,wherethisisnotpossible,thatthey
aremanaged.
Withregardtoworkplacehealthandsafety,Bonattialsoundertakestooperate:
a) takingintoaccountthedegreeofadvancementofthetechniquesused;
b) substitutingdangerousthingsforthingsthatarenotdangerousorlessdangerous;
c) adequatelyplanningpreventionandaimingatacoherentwholethattakesintoaccount
and incorporates technique,organizationofwork,workingconditions,socialrelations
andtheinfluenceofworkingenvironmentfactors;
d) givingprioritytocollectiveprotectionmeasuresoverindividualprotectionmeasures;
e) issuingadequateinstructionstoitsStaff.
Bonatti isobligedto identifyandadoptallnecessarymeasures toguarantee theprotectionof
workers'healthandsafety, includingactivities involving thepreventionofoccupationalrisks,
informationandtraining,andtheestablishmentofanorganizationandthenecessaryresources.
2.19Protectionofsecurity
Bonatti considers it a priority to guarantee the security of its staff, not onlywith regard to
equipment,machineryandservicesthatmustbeprovided,butalsoandaboveallwithregardto
theworkingenvironmentasawhole, inrelationtowhichthemeasuresandprecautionstobe
adoptedare inspiredbytheneedtopreventboth inherentandinternalrisksandrisksarising
fromexternalfactorsandthoserelatingtotheplaceinwhichthisenvironmentislocated.
TheCompany thereforeadopts thebroadestpossiblemeasures to identify initiatives thatcan
protectworkers against damage to their integrity, including in relation to risksnotdirectly,
immediatelyassociatedwiththecontentoftheirwork,as inthecaseofattacksresultingfrom
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the criminal operations of third parties, aswell as to protect the security of its employees
wherevertheycarryouttheirwork.
ThesecurityofcorporatepeopleandassetsisapriorityforBonatti,consideringtheregulations
and their evolution, the specific nature of the business areas and international contexts4 in
whichitoperates,andthetechnologiesituses.
2.20Rejectionofcriminalorganizations
Bonatti rejects any form of criminal organization (particularly mafia associations and
associations with terrorist aims) of a national or transnational nature and, to that end,
undertakesnottoestablishanyworking,collaborativeorcommercialrelationswithnaturalor
legalpersonsdirectlyorindirectlyinvolvedincriminalorganizationsorinanywayassociated
byconnectionsofkinshipand/oraffinitywithmembersofknowncriminalorganizations,and
doesnotfinanceorinanywayfacilitateanyactivityrelatingtosuchorganizations.
The Company adopts the necessary measures to prevent the danger of either its own
involvementorthatof itsemployees inrelationsoractivitiesofanynatureorforanyreason,
includingpurelyintheformofassistanceandhelp,withsuchorganizations.
2.21Compliancewithregulationsonindustrialandintellectualpropertyrights
Bonatti complies with the regulations on the protection of trademarks, patents and other
distinctivesigns,aswellaswithcopyrightrules.
Specifically,theCompanydoesnotpermittheuseofintellectualpropertythatdoesnotbearthe
SIAEmarkorthatbearsamarkthathasbeenalteredorforged,andprohibitsthereproduction
ofcomputerprogramsanddatabasecontents,aswellastheappropriationanddissemination,in
any form, of protected intellectual property, including through the disclosure of the content
thereofbeforeithasbeenmadepublic.
Bonatti does not permit the use, in any form and for any purpose, of productswith forged
trademarks or signs, or production, marketing or any kind of activity concerning products
alreadypatentedbythirdparties,overwhichtheCompanydoesnotholdanyrights.
4 Bonatti currently operates in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Iraq, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Canada, Austria, France,
Germany,Greece,Romania,Spain,Mexico,Mozambique,UgandaandLibya.
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2.22Cooperationwiththeauthorities
Bonattipursuesthegoalofoperatingwiththeutmost integrityanddecencywithregardto its
relations with the competent judicial or administrative authorities, and guarantees its full
cooperation,incompliancewiththeregulationsinforce.
The Company strictly forbids any conduct intended to or likely to interfere with the
investigationsor inspections carriedoutby the competent authorities and, inparticular, any
conduct aimed at hindering the search for the truth, including through inducing persons
summonedbythejudicialauthoritiesnottomakestatementsortomakefalsestatements.
2.23UseofITandelectronicsystems
TheuseofITandelectronictoolstakesplaceinfullcompliancewiththeapplicableregulations
inforceandwiththeexistinginternalproceduresandregulations.
Inanycase, it isforbiddenforanyonetoaccesstheITorelectronicsystemsofotherswithout
authorization.
Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofcivilandcriminallaw,theuseofinternetconnectionsfor
purposesother than those inherent toanemployee'swork,or tosendoffensivemessagesor
messages that couldharm theCompany's image, are classified as improperuseof corporate
propertyandresources.
Bonatti also undertakes to ensure that information is processed only by persons expressly
authorizedtodoso,withaviewtoavoidingundueinterference.
Specifically,itisforbidden:
· tounlawfullyenterITorelectronicsystemsprotectedbysecuritymeasures;
· todestroy,degrade,deleteoralterinformation,dataorITprogramsbelongingtoothers,
theStateoranotherpublicEntity;
· toproducefalseITdocuments,whetherprivateorpublic,withevidentialvalue;
· to install devices aimed at intercepting, preventing or interrupting communications
relatingtoanITorelectronicsystemorrunningbetweenmultiplesystems;
· tounlawfully remove, reproduce,disseminateorhandovercodes,keywordsorother
means that can be used to access an IT or electronic system protected by security
measures.
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2.24Decencyandaccountingtransparency
TheCompanyprotectsthe integrityof itssharecapital, itscreditorsandthethirdpartiesthat
establish relationswith it and, in general, the transparency and decency of the Company's
economic and financialactivities,partly inorder toprevent thecommissionof thecorporate
offencessetoutinLegislativeDecree231/2001.
TheAddresseesundertaketoensurethatactsrelatedtothemanagementoftheCompanyare
representedaccuratelyandtruthfullyinBonatti'saccounts.
Alloperationscarriedoutmustbebasedontheprinciplesofcompletenessandtransparencyof
information,aswellasclarityand truthfulnessofaccounting records, inaccordancewith the
internalproceduresandregulationsinforce.
The Company demands that the recognition in the financial statements of all items, such as
receivables, inventories, equity investments and expenses, arises from unconditional
compliance with all the regulations in force on the formation and evaluation of financial
statements.
TheCompanypreventsandopposesthecreationoffalse,incompleteordeceptiverecordsand
ensures that no secret or unrecorded funds are set up and that no funds are deposited in
personal accounts, as well as making sure that no invoices are issued for non-existent
operations.
2.25Oppositiontomoneylaundering
Bonattianditsemployeesmustnotbeinvolvedorimplicatedinoperationsthatmayentailthe
launderingofcriminalorunlawfulproceedsintheinterestsortothebenefitoftheCompany.
TheCompanypursuesthegoalofutmosttransparencyincommercialtransactionsandputsin
placeallsuitabletoolsforcombatingthephenomenaofmoneylaunderingandreceivingstolen
goods.
Furthermore,theCompanyguaranteescompliancewiththeprinciplesofdecency,transparency
andgoodfaithinallofitsrelationswithcontractualcounterparts.
3. RULESOFCONDUCT
3.1 RulesofconductformembersofCorporateBodies
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TheCorporateBodiesofBonatti,outofawarenessof theirresponsibilitiesand incompliance
withthelaw,arerequiredtoobservetheprovisionsofthisCodeofEthics,basingtheactivities
theycarryoutinpursuitoftheCompany'sprofitandgrowthonthevaluesofhonesty,integrity,
fairness, decency, respect for people and rules, and collaboration with the other senior
componentsoftheCompany.
Specifically,themembersoftheCorporateBodiesarerequiredto:
· adopt conduct based on autonomy, independence and decency vis-à-vis public
institutions, private parties, economic associations, political parties and any other
nationalorinternationaloperator;
· behavewithloyaltytowardstheCompany;
· guarantee assiduous and informed participation in meetings and activities of the
CorporateBodies;
· evaluatesituationsofconflictofinterestsorincompatibilityofduties,rolesorpositions,
bothoutsideandwithintheCompany,refrainingfromcarryingoutactionsconstituting
aconflictofinterestsaspartoftheiractivities;
· makeprudentuseoftheinformationthatcomesintotheirpossessionasaresultoftheir
post, refraining from taking advantage of their position to gain personal benefits,
whetherdirector indirect.Allexternalcommunicationactivitiesmustcomplywiththe
lawsandpracticesofconduct,andmustbecarriedout insuch awayas tosafeguard
sensitiveinformationandtradesecrets;
· complywithand,withregardtotheirrespectiveremit,ensurecompliancewiththerules
ofconductsetforthforStaff,asdetailedinthenextparagraph.
3.2 RulesofconductforStaff
Staffmustensurethattheirconduct, inboth internalandexternalrelations,complieswiththe
national and international regulations in force, as well as with the principles and rules of
conduct issuedby the industryassociationstowhichBonattibelongs,whichare implemented
withintheCompany'sactivities.
Inanycase,Staffmustcomplywiththeprinciplesexpressed inthisCodeofEthics,aswellas
with the rules of conduct set out below, whilst always complying with the Model and the
corporateprocedures in force, includingwheresuchmeasuresentailcompliancewithstricter
rulesthanthoseprovidedforatthelocallevelbylaws,regulations,rulesandpractices.
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SpecificallywithregardtocompliancewithandtheeffectiveimplementationoftheModel,Staff,
consideredasawhole,mustinanyevent:
· refrain from adopting conduct that is contrary to the rules set forth by this Code of
Ethics;
· avoid adopting, causing or contributing to the execution of conduct that is likely to
constituteanyoftheoffencescoveredbytheDecree;
· providesupporttotheSupervisoryBodyinthecourseofitsinspectionandsupervisory
activities,byprovidinganyinformation,dataandupdatesitrequests;
· make,vis-à-vistheSB,thecommunicationsprovidedforbythisCode;
· report to the SB any faults or violations of theModel and/or the Code of Ethics, in
accordancewiththeprovisionsofthisCodeandoftheModel.
Inviewoftheabove,Staffareobligedtocomplywiththeprinciplesandrulesofconductsetout
below.
3.2.a) Conflictofinterests
Aconflictof interestsexistswhenabehaviouroradecisionadoptedaspartofan individual's
workactivitiesmaygenerateanadvantage for theperson inquestion, their relativesor their
acquaintances,tothedetrimentoftheCompany'sinterests.
Staffmustrefrainfromimplementingorfacilitatingoperationsinconflictofinterests-whether
actualorpotential-withtheCompany,orimplementingactivitiesoractionsthatmayinterfere
withthecapacityto impartiallytakedecisions inthebest interestsoftheCompanyand infull
compliancewiththerulesofthisCode.
Specifically, Staff must not have any direct or indirect interests in a supplier, competitor
companyorclient,andcannotcarryoutworkactivities thatmay lead to theemergenceof a
conflictofinterests.
Iftheyfindthemselvesinasituationofconflictofinterests,evenifitisonlyapotentialone,Staff
must communicate these circumstances to their linemanager, theheadofHumanResources
andtheSB,andmustrefrainfromcarryingoutanyoperationuntiltheCompanyhascarriedout
acompleteevaluationofthecircumstances.
3.2.b) Grantingofdonationsandgifts
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TheStaffofBonatti,bothinItalyandabroad,areexpresslyforbiddenfromgrantingdonations
orgifts,unless:
· theyareofmodestvalueandinlinewithlocalcustoms,lawsandpractices;
· theycannotinanywaybeconsideredastantamounttoacorruptactorasbeingaimed
atinducingtherecipienttoactinsuchawayastounlawfullyfavourtheCompany.
Bonatti Staff who receive gifts or other benefits from Third Parties that exceed normal
commercialpracticesofcourtesymustrefusethem,whilstalsoinformingtheirlinemanager.
The limit understood as "normal commercial practices of courtesy" is set at an actual or
estimatedvalueof€150,ortheequivalentinforeigncurrency.
3.2.c) Relationswithgovernmentofficialsorprovidersofapublicservice
Relationswithpersonswhocanbeclassifiedasgovernmentofficialsorprovidersof apublic
service, or with representatives of government authorities, must be conducted in full
compliancewiththelawsandrulesinforce,aswellaswiththeModelandtheCodeofEthics,in
ordertoensuretheabsolutelawfulnessoftheCompany'soperations.
Bonatti forbids itsStaff fromaccepting,offeringorpromising, including through thirdparties,
money,goods,services,benefitsorfavours(includingintermsofemploymentopportunities)in
connectionwithrelationswithGovernmentOfficialsorProvidersofaPublicService,inorderto
influencetheirdecisions,withaviewtoobtainingmorefavourabletreatmentorunduebenefits,
orforanyotherpurpose,includingtheperformanceofactsrelatingtotheirrole.
AnyrequestsfororoffersofmoneyorfavoursofanykindmadeorreceivedbyStaffmustbe
promptlybroughttotheattentionofboththeirlinemanagerandtheSupervisoryBody.
Itisalsoforbiddento:
- offerpresents,giftsorotherlargessethatmayconstituteformsofpaymenttoofficialsor
employees of Government Authorities, politically exposed persons, their relatives, or
anypersonsknowntobecloselylinkedtothem;
- acceptorgrant requests formoney, favoursorbenefits fromnaturalor legalpersons
intending to enter into business relations with the Company, or from any person
belongingtoGovernmentAuthorities,politicallyexposedpersons,theirrelatives,orany
personsknowntobecloselylinkedtothem.
In any case, during the course of a negotiation or any other kind of relationship with
Government or other Authorities, Staffmust refrain from directly or indirectly undertaking
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actionsaimedat:
- proposing employment and/or commercial opportunities that employees of
GovernmentAuthorities,or those linkedto them throughkinshiporaffinity,may take
advantageof,whetherontheirownbehalforforothers;
- request or obtain confidential information that could compromise the integrity or
reputationofoneorbothparties.
3.2.d) Corruptionbetweenprivateparties
Staff are forbidden from carrying out any form of direct or indirect incitement, promise,
grantingorofferofmoneyoranyotherbenefitofanykindtoaprivateparty(suppliers,clients,
agencies,commercialpartners,consultants,etc.)tofacilitatethecommission(ortheomission)
of acts, in violation of their professional obligations and obligations of loyalty, aimed at
receiving an advantageof anykind for theCompany and/or for themselves and/or for third
parties.Thisprohibitionappliesregardlessofwhetherornotthepromisedorrequestedactis
actuallycarriedout.
Likewise, it is forbidden to accept money or any other economic or other benefit for the
Company and/or for oneself and/or third parties, if this conduct is aimed at inciting the
performanceofanactbytheCompanyortheStaffinquestion.
Itispossibletogiveoracceptgiftsofmodestvalue,providedthatthistakesplaceincompliance
withtheinternalrulesandwiththisCodeofEthics,ifsuchconductisnotaimedatinfluencing
therecipient.
3.2.e) Relationswithclientsandsuppliers
Staff must base their relations with clients and suppliers on the utmost decency and
transparency,incompliancewiththelawsandrulesinforce,theModelandtheCodeofEthics,
aswellaswith internalproceduresand, inparticular, thoseconcerning relationswithclients
andthoseonpurchasingandtheselectionofsuppliers.
The rules of conduct set forth above are also applicable to relations with international
operators.
RelationswiththeCompany'sclientsandsuppliersaregovernedbytherulesofthisCode,and
arethesubjectofconstantandcarefulmonitoringbytheCompany.
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Bonattimakesuseofsuppliers,contractorsandsubcontractorsthatoperateinaccordancewith
theregulationsinforceandtherulessetoutinthisCode.
3.2.f) Participationincallsfortendersandnegotiationswithpublicorprivateparties
When participating in calls for tenders or negotiationswith public or private parties, Staff,
accordingtotheirrespectiveremits,must:
· actincompliancewiththeprinciplesofdecency,transparencyandgoodfaith,avoiding
anyconductthatmaycompromisethefreedomof judgementofthecompetentofficials
orthepersonsinchargeofselection;
· evaluate, during the examination phase of the call for tenders, the congruity and
executabilityoftheservicesrequested;
· providealldata,informationandupdatesrequestedduringtheselectionofparticipants
andwhichmaybeusefulintheawardingoftheconcession.
Ifawardedtheconcession,inrelationswiththecustomer,Staffmustensurethattheyproperly
performallactivitiesanddiligentlyfulfilallcontractualobligations.
3.2.g) Confidentiality
Staffmusttreatalldata,updatesandinformationthatmaycomeintotheirpossessionwiththe
utmost confidentiality, including after the termination of their employment contract.
Specifically, they must avoid disseminating such information or using it for speculative
purposeson theirownbehalforonbehalfof thirdparties, incompliancewith theapplicable
regulations.
Staffmust also treatwith the utmost confidentiality all information and data pertaining to
strategicrolesandsensitivefunctionsandprocesses,particularlywithregardtofunctionsand
processesthatareexposedtoanyformofexternalsolicitation.
3.2.h) DiligenceintheuseofCompanyproperty
Staff must protect and safeguard the Company goods and property assigned to them and
contribute toprotecting theCompany'sassets ingeneral,avoidingsituations thatmayhavea
negativeimpactontheintegrityandsecurityofsuchassets.
Inanycase,StaffmustavoidusingCompanyresources,propertyormaterialsfortheirpersonal
benefitorforimproperpurposesofanykind.
3.2.i) Protectionofsharecapitalandcreditors
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Staffandexternalcollaboratorsarerequiredto:
· behave in a decent, transparent and collaborative manner, in compliance with the
applicable laws and internal corporate procedures, in all activities aimed at the
formationofthefinancialstatementsandothercorporatecommunicationsprovidedfor
bylawandtargetedatshareholdersorthepublic,withaviewtoprovidingtruthfuland
accurate information about the results, assets and liabilities and financial situationof
theCompany;
· rigorouslycomplywiththerulesimposedbylawfortheprotectionoftheintegrityand
effectivenessof the share capital (e.g.mergers,demergers, acquisitionsof companies,
distribution of profits and reserves, etc.) and always act in compliancewith internal
corporateproceduresbasedonsuchrules,soasnottoharmtheguaranteesofcreditors
andofthirdpartiesingeneral;
· conductanyoperations involving the liquidationof theCompanybearing inmind the
pre-eminent interests of the corporate creditors; it is therefore forbidden to divert
corporate assets away from their allocation to creditors by distributing them to
shareholders before paying entitled creditors, or before setting aside the necessary
sumstopaysaidcreditors.
Furthermore,BonattiensuresthecorrectfunctioningofitsCorporateBodies,guaranteeingand
facilitatinganyformofmonitoringofcorporatemanagementprovidedforbythelaw,aswellas
the free and correct formation of resolutions of the Shareholders' Meeting; the Company
thereforeimposesrigorouscompliancewiththeinternalproceduresestablishedtothatendby
theCompanyand/or,inanycase,theadoptionofconductthatisconsistentwiththisprinciple.
Specifically,withregardtotheformationofthefinancialstatements,theCompanyconsidersthe
truthfulness,accuracyandtransparencyofitsaccounts,financialstatements,reportsandother
corporatecommunicationsprovidedforbylawandintendedforshareholdersorthepublic,an
essentialprincipleintheconductofbusinessandaguaranteeoffaircompetition.Thisrequires
an in-depth examination of the validity, accuracy and completeness of the basic information
usedtodrawupaccountingrecords.
Consequently, Staff are not permitted to conceal information or to make any partial or
misleading representation of data relating to the Company's results, assets and liabilities or
financial situation. Therefore, all internal and external collaborators involved in producing,
processingandrecordingsuchinformationareresponsibleforthetransparencyoftheaccounts
andfinancialstatementsoftheCompany.Anyoperationofsignificancetotheresults,assetsand
liabilities or financial situation of the Companymust have an adequate record, and for each
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record theremustbeadequatesupportingdocumentation, inordertobeable tocarryout,at
any time, checks that can evaluate the characteristics of and reasons for the operation and
identifywhoauthorized,executed,recordedandverifiedtheoperation.
Foreachoperation,adequatesupportingdocumentation iskeptregardingtheactivitycarried
out,soastobeableto:
· facilitatetherecordingoftheoperationintheaccounts;
· identifythedifferentlevelsofresponsibility;
· accurately reconstruct the operation, including in order to reduce the likelihood of
interpretativeerrors.
The Company demands that each record exactly reflect the contents of the supporting
documentation.
Anyerror,omissionor falsification thatmaycome toemployees'attentionmustbepromptly
reportedtotheSB.
3.2.l) Health,safetyandenvironment
Withregardtoworkplacehealthandsafety,theCompany'sStaffmust,inparticular:
1) takecareoftheirownhealthandsafetyandthatoftheotherpeoplepresentinthe
workplacewhomaybeaffectedbytheiractionsoromissions,inaccordancewiththe
training,instructionsandresourcesprovidedbytheemployer;
2) contribute, togetherwith theemployer,executivesandmanagers, to the fulfilment
oftheobligationsinplacetoprotecthealthandsafetyintheworkplace;
3) observe the provisions and instructions issued by the employer, executives and
managersforthepurposesofcollectiveandindividualprotection;
4) correctly use work equipment, dangerous materials and substances, means of
transportandsafetyequipment;
5) appropriatelyusetheprotectiveequipmentprovided;
6) immediately report to the employer, executiveormanageranydeficiencies in the
resourcesandequipmentmentioned inpoints4)and5),aswellasanydangerous
situation thatmaycome to theirattention,strivingdirectly, incaseofemergency,
within their respective remits and capabilities and without prejudice to the
provisionsofpoint7)below,toeliminateorreducesituationsofgraveorimminent
danger,reportingsuchsituationstotheworkers'safetyrepresentative;
7) notremoveormodifysafety,alertingormonitoringequipment;
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8) take care of the individual protective equipment provided, without making any
changetheretoontheirowninitiative,andreportanydefectsorproblemswithsaid
equipmenttotheemployer,executiveormanager;
9) notcarryoutontheirown initiativeanyoperationsormanoeuvresthatdonotfall
within their remit, orwhichmay compromise their own safety or that of other
workers;
10) participateintrainingandeducationprogrammesorganizedbytheemployer;
11) undergo health checks provided for by the regulations in force or in any case
arrangedbytheoccupationalhealthphysician.
InordertocomplywiththeprovisionsofLegislativeDecree81/2008,assubsequentlyamended
andsupplemented,theCompanycarriesoutconstantmonitoringofitsfacilitiesandequipment,
regardlessofwheretheyarelocatedandinoperation,beyondthescopeofitslegalobligations
andofthepreventionof imminentrisks, inordertoguaranteethehighest levelsofsafetyand
qualityofitsservices.
Foreachbranch,aheadofriskpreventionandprotection isappointed,whocollaborateswith
the employer, identifying the risks associatedwith thework activities and issuing technical
instructionsaimedateliminatingsaidrisksor,wherethisisnotpossible,minimisingthem.The
Company'sStaffandCollaboratorsmustcooperateasfullyaspossiblewiththeCompanyorany
party carrying out inspections and checks on behalf of theNational Social Security Institute
(INPS),theNationalInstituteforWorkplaceAccidentInsurance(INAIL),theMinistryofHealth,
theMinistryofLabouroranyothercompetentgovernmentbody.
Allmembersof theCompany areobliged to report to their employer, executive ormanager,
withoutdelay,anyanomaliesor irregularities identifiedwith regard toworkplacehealthand
safety.
Intheperformanceoftheirdutiesandinthecontextoftheirrelationswiththeworkers'safety
representative, the head of risk prevention and protection must be considered a qualified
consultantoftheEmployer.
Inordertocreateaneffective integratedsystemformanagingworkers'healthandsafetyand
safeguardingtheenvironment,Bonattihasadoptedaspecificmanualforthemanagementofthe
Health,SafetyandSecuritySystem(the"HSEManagementSystemManual").
TheHSEManagementSystemManualdescribestheobjectivesthattheorganizationhassetout
in line with its policy on health, safety and the environment, and brings together all the
fundamentalrulesforthepursuitoftheseobjectives.Staffarerequiredtocomplywiththerules
setouttherein.
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3.2.m)Security
Bonatti assigns thepowersnecessary tomanage security risks to corporate figureswho are
closetothesourcesofsuchrisks,soastomaximizetheeffectivenessofitsmitigationactions.
These figures have adequatemanagerial, decision-making, technical/functional and financial
autonomy.Theyarealsorequired,pursuanttotheresponsibilitiesassignedtothem,toidentify
threats, evaluate security risks, adopt appropriate mitigation measures and monitor their
execution,viaanappropriateorganizationand thecreationofadequatemanagementsystems
fortherelevantactivities.
Furthermore, Bonatti conducts a Country Threat Assessment for each individual country in
which it operates, in accordance with specific analysis and research criteria, which are
identifiedintheCorporateRiskEvaluationDocument("CRED").
AllCompany Staffoperating in Italy and abroad are required to complywith the centralized
proceduresexpresslyprovidedforbyBonatti,aswellaswiththespecificinstructionsissuedby
theemployersidentifiedwithintheCompany'sbranches.
3.2.n)Rulesforcombatingmoneylaunderingandterrorism
Thetransparencyandlawfulnessofcommercialtransactionsmustbeguaranteed,includingfor
the purposes of combating the phenomena of money laundering, self-laundering, receiving
stolengoodsandfinancingterrorism.
InadditiontoobservingtheproceduresadoptedbytheCompany,Staffmustalsoadheretothe
followingrulesofconduct:
- the competentdepartmentsmust check that payments to all counterparts have been
duly carriedout, and that theperson towhom thepaymentorder ismadeout is the
sameasthepersoncollectingtherelevantsums;
- tasks assigned to third parties involving the financial and economic interests of the
Companymustbeformalizedinwriting,withanindicationofthecontentofthetaskin
questionandoftheeconomictermsandconditionsagreed;
- theminimumprerequisitessetforthmustbemetforthepurposesofselectingparties
offeringgoodsandservices;
- the valuation criteria for offers must be set bearing in mind the commercial and
professional reliability of suppliers and partners, based on all the necessary
information;
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- the utmost transparency must be guaranteed in the event of the conclusion of
agreements/jointventuresaimedatmakinginvestments.
3.2.o)UseofITsystems
As part of the performance of their professional activities, Staff are obliged to use IT or
electronictoolsandservicesinfullcompliancewiththeapplicableregulationsinforce(and,in
particular, thoseconcerningcybercrime, ITsecurity,privacyandcopyright)andwith internal
procedures.
Staffareforbiddenfromuploadingloanedorunauthorizedsoftwaretocorporatesystems;itis
alsoprohibited tomakeunauthorizedcopiesof licensedprograms forpersonal,corporateor
third-partyuse.
The computers and IT tools made available by the Company must be used exclusively for
corporatepurposes;consequently,theCompanyreservestherighttoverifythatthecontentof
thecomputersandthecorrectusageoftheITtoolscomplywithcorporateprocedures.
Staffarealso forbidden fromsending threateningorabusiveemailsand fromusing linguistic
expressionsthatdonotconformtotheCompany'sstyle,oranyformofinappropriatelanguage.
3.3 RulesofconductforThird-PartyAddressees
In addition to theCorporateBodies and Staff, thisCodeofEthics also applies toThird-Party
Addressees.Thisterm isunderstoodtorefertopersonsoutsideoftheCompanywhooperate,
eitherdirectlyorindirectly,fortheCompany(e.g.agents,collaboratorsofanykind,consultants,
suppliersorcommercialpartners).
Third-PartyAddressees,liketheotherparties,areobligedtocomplywiththeprovisionsofthe
ModelandtheCodeofEthicsand,inparticular,withthekeyethicalprinciplesandtherulesof
conductsetforthforStaff,totheextentthattheyareapplicable.
InordertoguaranteecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthisCodeandoftheModel,dedicated
clausesaimedatsanctioningthefailuretocomplywiththeModelortheCodeofEthicsshallbe
inserted into contracts and letters of appointment, as described in more detail in the
DisciplinarySystem.
3.4 InformationflowstotheSupervisoryBody
The members of the Corporate Bodies, Staff and Third-Party Addressees are required to
promptly inform the Supervisory Body of any actual or potential violations of laws or
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regulations, the Model, this Code of Ethics or internal procedures that may come to their
attentionwhenperformingtheirdutiesorfunctions.
A. Event-driveninformationflows
InformationthatmaypertaintoanactualorpotentialviolationoftheModel,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing,mustbecommunicatedtotheSBimmediately:
1) anyordersreceivedbyasuperiorandconsideredtobecontrarytothe law,theinternalregulationsortheModel;
2) anyrequestsfororoffersofmoney,gifts(exceedingamodestvalue)orotherbenefits originating from or directed at government officials, providers of apublicserviceorprivateparties;
3) anysignificantdeviations from thebudgetorexpenditureanomaliesarisingfrom authorization requests during the finalization stage of theManagementControlprocess;
4) anyomissions,errorsorfalsificationsintheaccountsorinthestorageofthedocumentationonwhichtheaccountingrecordsarebased;
5) orders and/or announcements issued by the criminal investigationauthoritiesoranyotherauthoritiesthatmayconductinvestigationsthatdirectlyor indirectly concern the Company, its employees or the members of itsCorporateBodies;
6) requestsforlegalassistancemadetothecompanybyemployeespursuanttothe National Labour Contract, in the event of the initiation of criminalproceedingsagainstthelatter;
7) updatesrelatingtodisciplinaryproceedingsunderwayandtoanysanctionsissued,orthereasonfortheirdismissal;
8) anyinformationconcerningretaliatory,discriminatoryorharmfulbehaviourtowards anyone who reports a violation of the Model or of the internalregulationsingoodfaith;
9) any reports not promptly dealt with by the competent departmentsconcerning either inadequacies or deficiencies in the workplace, workequipmentortheprotectiveequipmentprovidedbytheCompany,oranyotherdangeroussituationrelatedtoworkplacehealthandsafety;
10) anysecurityevent thatmayendangerorharm thehealthandsafetyofBonattiStaff,eitherinItalyorabroad;
11) anysignificantchange invulnerabilityand threatparameters, includingfollowingsignificantsecurityincidents;
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12) anyactualorpotentialviolationofenvironmental regulationsorof therelevantproceduresissuedbytheCompany;
13) any deviation identified in the offer evaluation process comparedwiththeprovisionssetforthincorporateproceduresorwithpredeterminedcriteria;
14) informationrelatingto theexistenceofanactualorpotentialconflictofinterestswiththeCompany;
15) any problems concerning public calls for tenders (or those of publicsignificance)attheinternational/national/locallevelinwhichtheCompanyhasparticipated, as well as any problems relating to any contracts obtainedfollowingprivatenegotiations;
16) anycommunications from theExternalAuditorconcerningaspects thatmayindicateafailingintheinternalcontrols;
17) any accidents or illnesses resulting in an inability to perform one'sordinarydutiesforaperiodofatleast40days;
18) problems arising from level-one control activities carried out by thevariouscorporatedepartmentsinvolvedinareasatriskofcriminaloffence;
19) reportson inspectionscarriedoutbyGovernmentOfficialsorProvidersofaPublicService.
The reporting and information obligations also apply to all staff operating in the foreignbranchesoftheCompany.
B. Periodicinformationflows
InformationrelatingtotheCompany'sactivitiesthatmaybeofsignificancewithregardtotheSB'sperformanceof itsdutiesmustbe reported to itperiodically,according to the frequencyindicatedforeachinformationflow,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
20) updates relating toorganizationalchangesorchanges to thecorporateproceduresinforce(biannual);
21) updatestothesystemofpowersandresponsibilities(biannual);
22) agendaofmeetingsoftheBoardofDirectors(biannual);
23) listofanypubliccallsfortenders(orthoseofpublicsignificance)attheinternational/national/local level in which the Company has participated(biannual);
24) documentsrelatingtotherequestfor,disbursementofanduseofpublicfunds(biannual);
25) listofanygiftsanddonationsgiventopublicparties(biannual);
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26) periodicreportingonworkplacehealthandsafetyand,inparticular,theminutes of the periodicmeeting pursuant to Article 35 of LegislativeDecree81/2008(annual);reportontheannualspending/investmentbudgetdrawnupinordertotakethenecessaryand/orappropriatemeasuresforimprovementintermsofsafety;alldatarelating toworkplaceaccidentsonCompanypremises(annual);
27) alldatarelatingtoworkplaceaccidentsonCompanypremises(annual);
28) anyupdatestotheCRED(annual);
29) reports by the occupational health physician of anomalous situationsidentifiedduringperiodicorscheduledvisits(biannual);
30) periodic audits performed by certification bodies on the integratedmanagementsystemconcerningtheaspectsofhealth,safety,environmentandsecurity(e.g.OHSAS180001andISO14001)(annual);
31) audits -whether carriedout internallyorvia consultants - concerningtheaspectsofhealth,safety,environmentandsecurity,whicharecarriedoutatboth thecentralizedand theperipheral level inall foreignbranchesofBonatti(biannual);
32) audits related to areas of risk, instrumental areas and/or sensitiveactivities,aspertheModel(biannual);
33) financialstatements,accompaniedbyexplanatorynotes,aswellas thehalf-yearstatementofassetsandliabilities(biannual);
34) tasks assigned to the External Auditor other than the Company audit(biannual);
35) communications from theBoardofStatutoryAuditorsand theExternalAuditorrelatingtoanyproblemsthatarise,evenifresolved(biannual).
The reporting and information obligations described abovemust also be performed,where
applicable,bytheCompany'sBranchManagers.
TheSB,duringthecourseof investigativeactivitiesresultingfromareport,mustactinsucha
wayastoensurethatthepersonsinvolvedarenotthesubjectofretaliation,discriminationor
any formofpenalization, and shall thereforeprotect the confidentialityof thewhistleblower
(withoutprejudicetotheapplicabilityofanylegalobligationsthatstipulateotherwise).
Inorder to facilitatereportingto theSBbypersonswhobecomeawareofactualorpotential
violationsoftheModel,theCompanyhassetupappropriatededicatedcommunicationchannels
and, specifically, a dedicated email address ([email protected]). Reports may also be sent in
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writing,includinganonymously,tothefollowingaddress:OrganismodiVigilanzaBonattiS.p.A.,
ViaAlfredBernhardNobel,2/A,43122Parma(PR).
4. IMPLEMENTATIONOFANDVERIFICATIONOFCOMPLIANCEWITHTHECODEOF
ETHICS
4.1 ActivitiesoftheSupervisoryBody
The Supervisory Body of Bonatti is responsible for monitoring the implementation of and
compliancewiththeModelandtheCodeofEthics.
Withoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofthededicateddocumententitled"ArticlesofAssociation
oftheSupervisoryBody"(whichformsanintegralpartoftheModel),someofthedutiesofthe
SupervisoryBodyarelistedbelow,purelybywayofexample.TheBodymust,interalia:
· monitorcompliancewiththeModelandtheCodeofEthics,withaviewtoreducingthe
dangerofcommittingtheoffencesprovidedforbytheDecree;
· formulate observations regarding both problems of an ethical nature thatmay arise
during corporatedecision-making andpresumedviolationsof theCodeofEthics that
cometoitsattention;
· make available all possiblemeans of knowledge and clarificationwith regard to the
correctinterpretationandimplementationoftheprovisionsoftheModelandtheCode
ofEthics;
· monitortheupdatingoftheCodeofEthics,formulatingproposalsforadjustmentsand
updates;
· promote andmonitor the Company's implementation of communication and training
activitiesconcerningtheModeland,inparticular,theCodeofEthics;
· report to the competent corporatebodies anyviolationsof theModelor theCode of
Ethics,verifyingactualapplicationofanymeasuresissued.
4.2 Violationsandrelativesanctions
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TheviolationoftheprinciplesandrulesoftheCodeofEthicsshallresult intheapplicationof
the sanctions set forth in theDisciplinary System,which constitutes an integral part of the
Model.
Insummary,theDisciplinarySystemidentifies:
i) addressees;
ii) typesofsignificantviolations;
iii) sanctions,gradedaccordingtotheseriousnessoftheviolation;
iv) theprocedureforgivingnotificationofviolationsandissuingsanctions.
Inbrief,therearevarioustypesofsanctionsthatcanbeissuedtoSeniorPositions,rangingfrom
writtenreprimands,throughpaycuts,tosackings.
Staff may be issued with various types of sanctions, which range, in ascending order of
seriousness, from verbal reprimands to sackings, in accordance with the provisions of the
applicableNationalLabourContract,asdescribedinmoredetailintheDisciplinarySystem.
Primarilywith regard toThird-PartyAddressees,dedicatedsanctionsof acontractualnature
canbeapplied,whichvaryinintensity,basedonaspecificclauseinsertedintotheagreementor
letterofappointment.
4.3 Reportingviolations
Any actions or conduct that violate the Model or the Code of Ethics must be immediately
reportedtotheSupervisoryBody,eveniftheincidentinquestionrelatesonlytothedangerofa
violation.
TheCompanyhassetupsuitablededicatedchannelsofcommunicationinordertofacilitatethe
processofreportingtotheSB.
More specifically, adedicated email address ([email protected])hasbeen setup to receive any
reportsconcerning failure tocomplywith theprovisionsofthisCode.Thisemailaddresswill
alsobeused to receive anonymous reports, i.e. those inwhich it isnotpossible to trace the
identityofthesender.
Reports can also bemade inwriting by sending a dedicated communication (which can be
anonymous, ifdesired) toOrganismodiVigilanzadiBonatti,ViaAlfredBernhardNobel,2/A,
43122Parma(PR).
Undernocircumstancesmaythefilingofareportconstituteamotiveforthreats,harassment,
discrimination,demotion,refusaltograntbenefits,suspension,orterminationofemployment.
It isforbiddentoadoptretaliatory,discriminatoryorharmfulbehaviourtowardsanyonewho
reportsaviolationofthisCode,oranyotherunethicalconduct,ingoodfaith.
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Anyonewho believes they are subject to retaliatory behaviour, orwho knows of retaliatory
behaviourbeingadoptedtowardsothers,mustimmediatelycontacttheCompany'sSupervisory
[email protected],orbymailsenttoOrganismodiVigilanzadiBonatti,
ViaAlfredBernhardNobel,2/A,43122Parma(PR).
Inanycase,theSBdoesitsbesttoensurethatwhistleblowersdonotsufferretaliationandare
notdiscriminatedagainstorpenalized inanyway, takingadequatemeasures topreserve the
confidentialityofsuchpersons.