Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
INTRODUCTION
Accoding with the activities of the OPLIUM group, we are committed to sharing a common definition of our values, goals, and ethics with all our employees, regardless of their background or role.
Indeed, it is essential that, both individually and collectively, every person acts in accordance with and shares the same code of conduct within the OPLIUM group. Adherence to moral, professional, and ethical rules is necessary to ensure a climate of cohesion and mutual respect for all employees of the OPLIUM group. Furthermore, this Code of Ethics is intended to strengthen the trust of third parties, including our clients, suppliers, partners, and any individual who participates in our activities and development.
Compliance with this Code of Conduct ensures the proper conduct of all our daily activities.
This Code of Conduct and its principles apply to all stakeholders of the OPLIUM Group, including employees, directors, partners, consultants, key suppliers, and others.
This Code of Conduct must be applied by everyone to all actions taken in the conduct of our business, and all decisions must align with the rules established herein.
Even if this document cannot fully address every possible situation that may arise, it serves as a reference that outlines the spirit in which business must be conducted, to be followed by the directors and employees of the OPLIUM group.
INTRODUCTION
Accoding with the activities of the OPLIUM group, we are committed to sharing a common definition of our values, goals, and ethics with all our employees, regardless of their background or role.
Indeed, it is essential that, both individually and collectively, every person acts in accordance with and shares the same code of conduct within the OPLIUM group. Adherence to moral, professional, and ethical rules is necessary to ensure a climate of cohesion and mutual respect for all employees of the OPLIUM group. Furthermore, this Code of Ethics is intended to strengthen the trust of third parties, including our clients, suppliers, partners, and any individual who participates in our activities and development.
Compliance with this Code of Conduct ensures the proper conduct of all our daily activities.
This Code of Conduct and its principles apply to all stakeholders of the OPLIUM Group, including employees, directors, partners, consultants, key suppliers, and others.
This Code of Conduct must be applied by everyone to all actions taken in the conduct of our business, and all decisions must align with the rules established herein.
Even if this document cannot fully address every possible situation that may arise, it serves as a reference that outlines the spirit in which business must be conducted, to be followed by the directors and employees of the OPLIUM group.
1. ETHICS IN OUR RELATIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES
The relationship that OPLIUM maintains with third parties, especially its clients, is fundamentally based on the trust they place in the company, its reputation, and the worldwide experience of the OPLIUM group.
To maintain and strengthen this trust, we must adhere to several strict requirements and rules of conduct. These must be established and shared by all to protect our reputation. In every situation, we must also control our words and actions and demonstrate unwavering integrity.
1. ETHICS IN OUR RELATIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES
The relationship that OPLIUM maintains with third parties, especially its clients, is fundamentally based on the trust they place in the company, its reputation, and the worldwide experience of the OPLIUM group.
To maintain and strengthen this trust, we must adhere to several strict requirements and rules of conduct. These must be established and shared by all to protect our reputation. In every situation, we must also control our words and actions and demonstrate unwavering integrity.
1.1. PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
In the procurement of goods and services (including from contractors and outsourced providers), the selection of suppliers must be conducted fairly, based on objective comparison criteria and in accordance with the group's current bidding procedures.
1.1. PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
In the procurement of goods and services (including from contractors and outsourced providers), the selection of suppliers must be conducted fairly, based on objective comparison criteria and in accordance with the group's current bidding procedures.
1.2. PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING
The OPLIUM group's commitment to the values of impartiality, integrity, and transparency is reflected in its respect for all anti-money laundering laws in every country where it operates.
1.2. PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING
The OPLIUM group's commitment to the values of impartiality, integrity, and transparency is reflected in its respect for all anti-money laundering laws in every country where it operates.
1.3. ILLICIT PAYMENTS, GIFTS, AND FAVORS – ANTI-CORRUPTION
To protect the reputation of the OPLIUM group, it is strictly forbidden for all directors and employees to promise or offer any improper advantage to a partner, client, supplier, political party or its representative, or a public official, whether directly or indirectly through third parties (such as relatives, suppliers, partners, consultants, etc.).
Additionally, the OPLIUM group prohibits any illegal financing of political parties, unions, and/or religious organizations.
Among other behaviors, corruption includes moral pressure, bribery, and the payment or offering of personal facilities or advantages. It also includes the offer or receipt of a gift or other improper advantage by any person in exchange for performing an illegal, immoral act.
1.3. ILLICIT PAYMENTS, GIFTS, AND FAVORS – ANTI-CORRUPTION
To protect the reputation of the OPLIUM group, it is strictly forbidden for all directors and employees to promise or offer any improper advantage to a partner, client, supplier, political party or its representative, or a public official, whether directly or indirectly through third parties (such as relatives, suppliers, partners, consultants, etc.).
Additionally, the OPLIUM group prohibits any illegal financing of political parties, unions, and/or religious organizations.
Among other behaviors, corruption includes moral pressure, bribery, and the payment or offering of personal facilities or advantages. It also includes the offer or receipt of a gift or other improper advantage by any person in exchange for performing an illegal, immoral act.
1.4. LOYALTY, INTEGRITY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Integrity and loyalty must govern the working relationships of all employees, both within and outside the group. Employees must at all times act loyally toward the OPLIUM group. While employed by OPLIUM or one of its subsidiaries, an employee must act in the group's best interests and refrain from any disparagement or criticism that could harm the group.
1.4. LOYALTY, INTEGRITY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Integrity and loyalty must govern the working relationships of all employees, both within and outside the group. Employees must at all times act loyally toward the OPLIUM group. While employed by OPLIUM or one of its subsidiaries, an employee must act in the group's best interests and refrain from any disparagement or criticism that could harm the group.
1.5. RESPECT FOR FAIR COMPETITION
Fair competition is regulated within the limits of competition law in various countries. All our actions must comply with these laws, which may vary from one country to another. However, within the OPLIUM group, a set of common rules applies to all and can be summarized as follows:
We act freely and independently in all markets where we operate. No prior agreements are made with our competitors regarding our pricing, products, services, clients, or labor markets.
No information regarding our profits, costs, responses to bids, market share, sales conditions, or any of our practices with clients or suppliers is requested from or shared with our competitors. We do not improperly favor any client over another.
1.5. RESPECT FOR FAIR COMPETITION
Fair competition is regulated within the limits of competition law in various countries. All our actions must comply with these laws, which may vary from one country to another. However, within the OPLIUM group, a set of common rules applies to all and can be summarized as follows:
We act freely and independently in all markets where we operate. No prior agreements are made with our competitors regarding our pricing, products, services, clients, or labor markets.
No information regarding our profits, costs, responses to bids, market share, sales conditions, or any of our practices with clients or suppliers is requested from or shared with our competitors. We do not improperly favor any client over another.
1.7. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
OPLIUM employees are free to make personal monetary contributions (without reimbursement from the OPLIUM group) to a political party or a candidate for elected office, provided it is done on their own time and using their own financial resources.
1.7. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
OPLIUM employees are free to make personal monetary contributions (without reimbursement from the OPLIUM group) to a political party or a candidate for elected office, provided it is done on their own time and using their own financial resources.
1.8. NO CORRUPTION INVOLVING PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Corruption in all its forms is unacceptable and incompatible with the spirit of the OPLIUM group and its moral and ethical values worldwide. Corruption can be direct or indirect, facilitated through a third party (such as a close associate, supplier, partner, consultant, etc.).
1.8. NO CORRUPTION INVOLVING PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Corruption in all its forms is unacceptable and incompatible with the spirit of the OPLIUM group and its moral and ethical values worldwide. Corruption can be direct or indirect, facilitated through a third party (such as a close associate, supplier, partner, consultant, etc.).
2. ETHICS WITHIN THE OPLIUM GROUP
2.1. RESPECT FOR LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND TAXATION
OPLIUM and all its subsidiaries place great importance on acting as a responsible corporate everywhere we operate.
All OPLIUM group employees must comply with the laws and regulations in force in all operations they carry out during their professional activities. Any situation, fact, or event where there is doubt about its legality or regularity must be immediately brought to the attention of the group's Legal Department.
2. ETHICS WITHIN THE OPLIUM GROUP
2.1. RESPECT FOR LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND TAXATION
OPLIUM and all its subsidiaries place great importance on acting as a responsible corporate everywhere we operate.
All OPLIUM group employees must comply with the laws and regulations in force in all operations they carry out during their professional activities. Any situation, fact, or event where there is doubt about its legality or regularity must be immediately brought to the attention of the group's Legal Department.
2.2. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The OPLIUM Group discloses certain information about its companies, annual reports, and press releases through its website and other public communication channels. Therefore, any information not officially communicated by OPLIUM, regardless of its source, must be considered confidential to protect our interests.
Information about clients, suppliers, partners, directors, and employees must also be treated as confidential.
This confidential information is vital to the OPLIUM group as it contributes to the value of our assets and the development of our activities. Its disclosure would be detrimental to the group and could result in criminal and civil liability for the employee involved, in addition to disciplinary sanctions.
2.2. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The OPLIUM Group discloses certain information about its companies, annual reports, and press releases through its website and other public communication channels. Therefore, any information not officially communicated by OPLIUM, regardless of its source, must be considered confidential to protect our interests.
Information about clients, suppliers, partners, directors, and employees must also be treated as confidential.
This confidential information is vital to the OPLIUM group as it contributes to the value of our assets and the development of our activities. Its disclosure would be detrimental to the group and could result in criminal and civil liability for the employee involved, in addition to disciplinary sanctions.
2.3. INSIDER INFORMATION AND TRADING
Insider information is non-public information that could influence an investor's decision to buy or sell securities. All information of value to an investor is subject to strict legislation to preserve public trust and the integrity of financial markets. This can include financial data as well as information about the OPLIUM group's various activities (e.g., hiring or replacing a key employee, winning or losing a major contract, a merger project, etc.).
2.3. INSIDER INFORMATION AND TRADING
Insider information is non-public information that could influence an investor's decision to buy or sell securities. All information of value to an investor is subject to strict legislation to preserve public trust and the integrity of financial markets. This can include financial data as well as information about the OPLIUM group's various activities (e.g., hiring or replacing a key employee, winning or losing a major contract, a merger project, etc.).
2.4. USE OF COMPANY ASSETS
The OPLIUM group provides its employees with a set of assets, services, and tools adapted to their roles to facilitate effective work. All such equipment and/or documents are the property of OPLIUM. They must be protected to prevent theft, damage, or loss and must be returned upon the company's request.
Furthermore, these assets must be used exclusively for lawful, professional purposes within the scope of missions performed for the OPLIUM group. Any other use will be considered illegitimate and they may not be used for personal purposes.
2.4. USE OF COMPANY ASSETS
The OPLIUM group provides its employees with a set of assets, services, and tools adapted to their roles to facilitate effective work. All such equipment and/or documents are the property of OPLIUM. They must be protected to prevent theft, damage, or loss and must be returned upon the company's request.
Furthermore, these assets must be used exclusively for lawful, professional purposes within the scope of missions performed for the OPLIUM group. Any other use will be considered illegitimate and they may not be used for personal purposes.
2.5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES
All confidential information practices of the OPLIUM group respect the intellectual property rights of third parties.
2.5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES
All confidential information practices of the OPLIUM group respect the intellectual property rights of third parties.
2.6. RESPECT FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND SIGNATURE
Every employee is responsible for not making any commitment on behalf of the OPLIUM group that exceeds the authority and delegations granted to them within the scope of their duties. Any person who has received a delegation of authority or signature must strictly adhere to its terms and refrain from making any decision beyond its scope.
2.6. RESPECT FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND SIGNATURE
Every employee is responsible for not making any commitment on behalf of the OPLIUM group that exceeds the authority and delegations granted to them within the scope of their duties. Any person who has received a delegation of authority or signature must strictly adhere to its terms and refrain from making any decision beyond its scope.
2.7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The confidentiality of personal information about OPLIUM group employees must be respected at all times. Employees must receive, use, store, process, and communicate personal information in accordance with OPLIUM's privacy policies and applicable laws.
The OPLIUM group is committed to protecting the personal information it receives. Access to this information is only possible with the employee's prior authorization, except for information and formalities required to meet legal obligations in each country where the OPLIUM group operates.
2.7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The confidentiality of personal information about OPLIUM group employees must be respected at all times. Employees must receive, use, store, process, and communicate personal information in accordance with OPLIUM's privacy policies and applicable laws.
The OPLIUM group is committed to protecting the personal information it receives. Access to this information is only possible with the employee's prior authorization, except for information and formalities required to meet legal obligations in each country where the OPLIUM group operates.
2.8. HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The motivation, professionalism, and cohesion of our employees are fundamental to achieving our goals. Employees are expected to support one another.
Every year, many employees join the OPLIUM group, and all are welcome, regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic origin, social class, age, physical condition, religion, political or philosophical beliefs, union affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing characteristic. Employees must work with their colleagues, clients, business partners, and other stakeholders with equal respect for all, regardless of differences or similarities.
For recruitment, compensation, access to training, promotions, termination of employment, or retirement rights, the OPLIUM Group relies on an objective assessment of the qualifications and skills required for the job. In all these areas, and in all working relationships in general, employees must refrain from any form of discrimination, whether active or passive.
2.8. HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The motivation, professionalism, and cohesion of our employees are fundamental to achieving our goals. Employees are expected to support one another.
Every year, many employees join the OPLIUM group, and all are welcome, regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic origin, social class, age, physical condition, religion, political or philosophical beliefs, union affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing characteristic. Employees must work with their colleagues, clients, business partners, and other stakeholders with equal respect for all, regardless of differences or similarities.
For recruitment, compensation, access to training, promotions, termination of employment, or retirement rights, the OPLIUM Group relies on an objective assessment of the qualifications and skills required for the job. In all these areas, and in all working relationships in general, employees must refrain from any form of discrimination, whether active or passive.
2.9. PROTECTION AGAINST HARASSMENT
Harassment, whether physical or psychological (written, electronic, or verbal), experienced by an employee, supplier, contractor, client, or any other person, will not be tolerated within the OPLIUM group. It will be addressed according to the rules in force in each country where we operate, in addition to disciplinary sanctions that will be applied to the employee responsible for such actions.
Harassment, whether physical or psychological (written, electronic, or verbal), experienced by an employee, supplier, contractor, client, or any other person, will not be tolerated within the OPLIUM group. It will be addressed according to the rules in force in each country where we operate, in addition to disciplinary sanctions that will be applied to the employee responsible for such actions.
2.9. PROTECTION AGAINST HARASSMENT
Harassment, whether physical or psychological (written, electronic, or verbal), experienced by an employee, supplier, contractor, client, or any other person, will not be tolerated within the OPLIUM group. It will be addressed according to the rules in force in each country where we operate, in addition to disciplinary sanctions that will be applied to the employee responsible for such actions.
2.10. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Every employee must help the OPLIUM group achieve its sustainable development goals by supporting economic progress, environmental protection, and social development. One way to achieve these goals is to take appropriate measures to improve the quality of life in the countries where OPLIUM is present.
OPLIUM treats all stakeholders in a socially responsible manner within the framework of sustainable development.
Furthermore, the OPLIUM group encourages employees to participate in actions for sustainable development in the countries where it operates. Everyone can contribute to this process by fostering an open dialogue with stakeholders about OPLIUM's economic, social, and environmental contributions and performance, in line with the current privacy policy.
Every employee must help the OPLIUM group achieve its sustainable development goals by supporting economic progress, environmental protection, and social development. One way to achieve these goals is to take appropriate measures to improve the quality of life in the countries where OPLIUM is present.
OPLIUM treats all stakeholders in a socially responsible manner within the framework of sustainable development.
Furthermore, the OPLIUM group encourages employees to participate in actions for sustainable development in the countries where it operates. Everyone can contribute to this process by fostering an open dialogue with stakeholders about OPLIUM's economic, social, and environmental contributions and performance, in line with the current privacy policy.
2.10. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Every employee must help the OPLIUM group achieve its sustainable development goals by supporting economic progress, environmental protection, and social development. One way to achieve these goals is to take appropriate measures to improve the quality of life in the countries where OPLIUM is present.
OPLIUM treats all stakeholders in a socially responsible manner within the framework of sustainable development.
Furthermore, the OPLIUM group encourages employees to participate in actions for sustainable development in the countries where it operates. Everyone can contribute to this process by fostering an open dialogue with stakeholders about OPLIUM's economic, social, and environmental contributions and performance, in line with the current privacy policy.