The Code of Conduct expresses the commitments and ethical responsibilities in conducting business undertaken by the Group.

The Code of Conduct is applicable in every country where the Group operates and to everybody is interacting with, as for collaborators and consultants as well as other third parties, as suppliers, for whom the adherence to the provisions and principles contained therein is binding for the stipulation of any type of contracts with the Group, also based on a temporary relationship.

Any behavior or situation in conflict with the Code of Conduct can be reported by using Whistlelink web portal. It is a whistleblowing tool complying with the best practices and ethical compliance policies and including a dedicated and secure channel to report ethical breaches.

This portal is managed by an external independent company, Whistlelink, which has a binding mandate to protect the identity of all who send a report. All the received informa­tion will be managed in absolute confidentiality, in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.