Compliance and Integrity
For SEAT CODE, sustainable success of the Company depends on the commitment to complying with the law and the internal regulations of SEAT CODE and the Volkswagen Group, together with integrity and transparency in company culture and business relationships.
This is how we ensure the good reputation of our company, the trust of our customers and business partners, and the well-being of our employees.
Integrity
Business and values go hand in hand, that is why integrity is a fundamental pillar of our corporate strategy.
Integrity
For SEAT CODE, business and values go hand in hand, which is why integrity is a fundamental pillar of our strategy. Sustained success cannot be achieved just by adhering to rules and processes, but it is our inner attitude that causes us to act correctly, even in the absence of written rules. We are committed to integrity and regulatory compliance as key elements to strengthen the trust of our employees, customers, business partners, and the general public.
Our conduct, attitude, and commitment contribute to the success of SEAT CODE by forging the reputation of our brand, which is our greatest asset. Integrity is a key element for the entire Volkswagen Group.
Compliance
We advocate for a respectful and honest behavior that helps to comply with the norms, principles, and values set forth in its Code of Conduct.
Compliance means respecting the legislation, the internal guidelines of the company and the voluntary commitments assumed by it, its executive bodies and its employees.The purpose of Compliance is to promote within the Company the effective implementation of good governance to achieve greater business transparency, greater operational efficiency and sustainable business development committed to respecting ethical values and legal requirements. So, SEAT CODE advocates for a respectful and honest behavior that helps to comply with the norms, principles and values set forth in its Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct for Employees
The Code of Conduct includes the principles and values that identify us as a brand and offers our employees guidance and advice in everyday situations and in the decision-making process.
We are one when we all live the values and principles of OUR CODE and this implies being: Committed individuals, Reliable colleagues, Responsible partners and a Good corporate citizen.
Code of Conduct for Business Partners
This Code specifies the expectations of the Volkswagen Group regarding the attitude and behavior of its suppliers and business partners in business activities. The requirements contained in the Code of Conduct for business Partners form the basis for a successful business relationship between the Volkswagen Group and its partners.
Anti-corruption
We advocate for the development of a competitive, transparent, sustainable, and successful business activity, in the total absence of corruption. Therefore, we reject and combat any corrupt conduct that is detrimental to the company and its reputation. To help employees maintain transparent relationships and guide in relations with the Public Sector, we have the following Guides:
Whistleblower Channel
We have tools and processes to prevent and combat irregularities and conduct contrary to the principles, values, legislation, and internal regulations.
Read more: Whistleblower channels at SEAT CODE
Autonomous and independent control body
In 2016, SEAT’s Board of Directors reinforced the risk management and regulatory compliance model by creating an autonomous and independent control body called the Audit, Compliance, and Good Governance Committee (CACBG). Delegated Commission of the Board of Directors of SEAT SA, in charge of the functions of compliance with the Law on Auditing of Accounts, the Law on Capital Companies, the national and international standards that regulate the ethics and compliance models, also taking into account the criteria described in Spanish criminal law (art. 31 bis Penal Code), the Good Governance Code, the CACBG's own Regulations and the internal regulations on matters related to the Compliance and Integrity and Risk Management system.
The CABP is currently made up of the following members of the SEAT Board of Directors: Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Stefan Piëch, and Mr. Mark Philipp Porsche.
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