The Code of Ethics and Conduct contains a systematic compilation of the guiding principles and regulatory standards governing the behavior of INGECID, S.L., hereinafter INGECID, and the individuals who comprise it within the framework of their professional activities and the relationships they maintain with each other or with third parties as a result of such activities, all with the aim of ensuring that their conduct not only complies with current legislation but also meets demanding standards of professionalism, integrity, and sense of responsibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n Its content is complemented by INGECID’s internal policies, standards, and procedures to which the Code itself refers.<\/p>\n The Code and the standards that complement it apply to INGECID’s workforce and management and to those who, by maintaining a close or permanent collaborative relationship with INGECID, adhere to or are subject to compliance with the standards<\/strong> that affect them or that are mandatory due to the nature or purpose of their activities.<\/p>\n Efforts will be made to ensure that collaborators, suppliers, contractors, and other individuals who maintain professional relationships with INGECID are aware of the aspects of the Code<\/strong> that affect them and, The expressions “individuals who are part of the company,” “workforce,” “management,” “professionals working for INGECID,”<\/strong> etc., used to designate the individuals bound by the Code’s standards, should be understood broadly, as a generic reference to all those included in its subjective scope of application.<\/p>\n The Code will be given maximum dissemination and will be available on INGECID’s website and server.<\/p>\n The responsibilities of the workforce, with respect to this Code, are:<\/p>\n The responsibilities of management, with respect to this Code, are:<\/p>\n Among the principles that constitute the ultimate foundation of the standards included in this Code is ethical, transparent, and socially committed conduct<\/strong>, as recognition of the role and responsibility that private entities have in the proper development and progress of Society<\/strong>, and guaranteeing respect for the legitimate rights<\/strong> of all natural or legal persons with whom it interacts and those of Society in general. This implies: <\/p>\n Effective observance of this principle requires that all individuals who are part of INGECID identify with it<\/strong>, make efforts to understand the regulations relating to their professional activities, and strive to comply with them insofar as they apply, attending not only to their literal<\/strong> meaning but also to their spirit and purpose. <\/strong><\/p>\n They must act in the same manner with respect to commercial customs and good practices<\/strong>, as well as contractual obligations, considering that honoring agreements and <\/strong>fulfilling commitments in good faith and promptly<\/strong> is, in addition to an elementary duty of justice, a guarantee of our credibility as a company.<\/p>\n INGECID promotes that the ten principles<\/strong> that comprise the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights<\/strong> be scrupulously respected within the organization.<\/p>\n This implies that, within its sphere of influence, it must act decisively in favor of defending the human rights contained in the “International Bill of Human Rights”<\/strong> and INGECID is committed to respecting, defending, and protecting Human Rights<\/strong> in the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and in the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.<\/p>\n Therefore, INGECID and the individuals who comprise it must contribute to:<\/p>\n Aware of the role and responsibility that private entities have in the proper development and progress of society, INGECID seeks to act in a socially responsible<\/strong> manner, and aims, as a permanent aspiration, to reconcile the company’s objectives with the legitimate interests of the so-called “stakeholders” with whom it interacts (workforce, management, partners, clients, suppliers, etc.) or on whom its activity has an impact.<\/p>\n The development of sustainable businesses and activities over time that are respectful of the environment, the natural world, and social interest are part of INGECID’s basic principles of conduct.<\/p>\n INGECID has established an Environmental Policy<\/strong>, which defines, as basic criteria to be followed by the workforce and management:<\/p>\n These principles are communicated to suppliers and external collaborators, as well as the need to align with these principles and comply with the environmental procedures and requirements that apply in each case.<\/p>\n Information is the property of the company and its security is the responsibility of INGECID’s workforce, management, and collaborators, who are obligated to protect it<\/strong> and to conduct their activities following established security standards and procedures, and avoid any risk<\/strong>, internal or external, of unauthorized access, manipulation, or destruction, whether intentional or accidental.<\/p>\n INGECID’s workforce, management, and collaborating individuals or companies will not use the information they have access to for purposes other than<\/strong> those that, by reason of their work or professional activity, justify their access to it.<\/p>\n For these purposes, information is considered confidential<\/strong> if it is expressly classified as such, if by its nature, significance, or meaning it is reasonable to understand it as confidential, and any other information whose disclosure could cause harm to INGECID<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In particular, information relating to clients, employees, suppliers, strategic plans, financial, commercial, statistical, legal, or similar information must be considered confidential and treated as such.<\/strong><\/p>\n Information relating to third parties must also be considered confidential<\/strong> if the affected person has knowledge of it due to their relationship with INGECID. In case of doubt, any information should be considered confidential unless otherwise indicated. <\/p>\n The duty of confidentiality does not apply to information that the affected person must make public<\/strong> or communicate to third parties in compliance with a legal or contractual obligation or in the performance of the duties of their position.<\/p>\n In the event of termination of their relationship with INGECID, the affected person, without prejudice to continuing to be bound by the duty of confidentiality, must return reports, data, documents, computer files, and media of all types<\/strong> in their possession due to their position or activity at INGECID, regardless of whether the information they contain is confidential or not.<\/p>\n INGECID complies with current legislation on data protection, and has established procedures and measures to protect confidentiality and ensure the correct use of information<\/strong> relating to identified or identifiable natural persons (name, surname, age, health data, image, sound, economic data, etc.).<\/p>\n
\n where necessary and within INGECID’s control, they will be required to behave in accordance with the principles and standards established<\/strong> therein.<\/p>\nWorkforce Responsibilities<\/h4>\n
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Management Responsibilities<\/h4>\n
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2. Principles of Conduct<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n of permanent excellence in the provision of contracted services.<\/li>\nCompliance with Current Legislation<\/h3>\n
Respect and Protection of Human Rights<\/h3>\n
\n ensure that it is not responsible, by action or omission, for any form of violation of those rights.<\/p>\n\n
Social Responsibility<\/h3>\n
Respect for the Environment<\/h3>\n
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Confidentiality<\/h3>\n
Confidentiality of Information<\/h4>\n
Protection of Personal Data<\/h4>\n
Transparency<\/h3>\n